Margaret Louise Manning Timbs

Margaret Louise Miller Manning Timbs, 80, of Jonesborough, passed away at her home on Wednesday, June 14, 2023. She was a loving wife, caring mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.

She was born in Avery, North Carolina, a daughter of the late Robert Fairbanks Miller and Myrtle Williams Miller.

Margaret was a strong Christian and a very involved member of King Springs Baptist Church. She enjoyed farming and gardening, as well as tending her cows. A day out fishing with her husband or relaxing at the beach was something she always cherished. She was her family’s Rock, and life will never be the same without her.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Paul Samuel Manning; and siblings, John, Raymond, Alma, Phyl-Ann, Jerry, and Janice.

Those surviving include: husband, Rex Timbs; children, Robin (J.C.), Teresa (Bill), Paul (Frances), Brian (Vinette), Allan (Stephanie), and Roy; siblings, Bobby, Eddie, Sue, Norma Jean, and Sandra; grandchildren, Chris (Mandy), Stacy, B.J., Tiffany (Jason), Nikki (Katheryn), Whitney (Joseph), Kerstynn (Trey), Madajah (Austin), Xavier, Allison, Andrew, and Aiden; great-grandchildren, Serena, Breanna, Mykenzie, Fury Leoni, Zoe, Aiden, Kiley, Sydney, Dean, Jack, Nykoli, Liam, Noah, Rylan, Jayden, and Ellie; as well as many more nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

The family of Margaret Manning Timbs will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at Morris-Baker Funeral Home. A funeral service will follow at 7:00 PM, officiated by Pastor Gary Addington. Graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM the following day, Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at Washington County Memory Gardens. Those attending are asked the gather at the graveside by 10:50 AM. Pall bearers will be selected from family and friends.