Margaret C. Troy
December 28, 1948 ~ August 17, 2010
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Margaret Chaplin Troy, age 61, passed away peacefully Tuesday, August 17, 2010, at Duke University Hospital in Durham with her husband and three children at her bedside.
Margaret was born in Florence, SC, on December 28, 1948. She was the daughter of Mary V. Chaplin and the late Dr. James F. Chaplin. After graduating from Webb High School in Oxford, NC, she attended Winthrop College before graduating from East Carolina University with a degree in Home Economics. She was then employed by the Granville County School System prior to accepting the position of Director of Child Nutrition for Buncombe Co. Schools in 1985. She retired from that position in 2003. She then worked as a consultant for the State of NC and was widely respected as an expert in her field. She was an active member of Trinity Presbyterian Church where she helped teach the Communicants class and attended Bible studies.
Margaret had a very warm and caring personality and the ability to make everyone around her smile, laugh and feel at ease. She loved her God, her family and her friends. She was an inspiration and shining example to the many lives she touched.
Survivors include her husband, Robin Troy; sons, Max Rose and Jeremy Troy, daughter, Amy Hamrick; daughters-in-law, Rachel Rose and Heather Troy, and son-in-law Johnathan Hamrick; grandchildren, Azlyan Dal Bo-Troy, James Rose, David Rose, Alex Hamrick, Sophie Troy and Aliza Margaret Hamrick; her mother, Mary Chaplin; sister, Virginia Fowler and her husband Art; and several nieces and nephews.
The memorial service for the celebration of Margaret's life will be held at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 17 Shawnee Trail, Asheville, NC 28805 on August 23, 2010 at 4:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Margaret's memory may be made to the Adult Stem Cell Transplant Program, P.O. Box DUMC 3961, 2400 Pratt Street, Durham, NC 27705, Attention: Angela Johns.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the doctors, nurses and staff on the Adult Bone Marrow Transplant Floor and Clinic at Duke University Hospital for their efforts, love and tender care of our beloved Margaret.
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Dear Robin,Max,Amy,Jeremy,and Family
I am so sorry for your loss. I have been trying to think of just the right words to say. It’s hard to put into words what is in my hart. I loved Margaret my friend and respected Margaret my boss. I will never forget her. We worked hard in Child Nutrition, but we also laughed and had fun. Margaret would poke fun at me and we would laugh. What a joy she was to my life. I have lost my friend and I miss her already. I love you all and if I can do anything for you, please call me. ‘Poopsy’, you take care of yourself.
She was a wonderful person in life and a benefit in heaven
I worked with Margaret for many years and her cheerful and compassionate disposition meant so much to me as a former principal. She is greatly respected and loved by those who worked with her in schools across Buncombe County. Patsy Higdon
Dear Robin and Family,
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I was truly blessed to have Margaret in my life. Margaret gave me so much while I worked as her administrative assistant in the BC Child Nutrition Department. She freely gave friendship, knowledge and opportunities not only to myself, but several others whom she hired. I can see her now surrounded by many young precious angels, as I saw her many times when she was giving of herself to the children of Buncombe County Schools. Her smile and love of life will remain etched in my heart and mind forever.
Vicky Moore
DEAR TROY FAMILY,
IAM SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT HER PASSING. SHE WAS SUCH A SWEET LADY, I WORKED WITH HER THRU BUNCOMBE COUNTY & I CAN HONESTLY SAY SHE WILL BE MISSED. YOU WILL BE IN MY PRAYERS. SUSAN LEWIS PENLAND
The loss of a wonderful person and a loving neice is heart felt and I will miss her forever.
Memories of Margaret have flooded my mind this week, bringing tears of sadness, smiles of joy and laughter. Margaret played a very important role in my life. Margaret was a great boss,teacher, mentor, role model and friend to many of us. Both professionally and personally, Margaret shared her wisdom and experiences with me and for that I am grateful. In both my work life and personal life, I still use ‘Margaretisms’ daily. I feel truly blessed to have had such a wonderful woman influence my life in her postive way. Your family is in our familes thoughts and prayers.
It was a joy to get to see Margaret again last June when she drove Aunt Mary to Columbia to see my dad when he was in the hospital. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family and friends during this difficult time. I know that she will be greatly missed and watching down over everyone from heaven.
I would like to express my condolences to Margarets’ family. She was a beautiful person from the inside out. While I was working as Child Nutrition Director in Henderson County we were in contact frequently to share information,thoughts and ideas. Margaret was a hard worker and expected the same from her staff and cafeteria employees. She truly had love in her heart for the children of Buncombe County. I will miss her bubbling personality and smiling face. May God bless you.
Joyce and I are so sorry. Margaret was such a wonderful person, to know her was to love her. She just had that personality and way about her.
I am saddened by your loss but rejoice in having known Margaret through Child Nutrition. Margaret lit up the room and brought smiles and laughter to all around her when she spoke. There will be happiness and joy in Heaven with Margaret there to greet all who enter.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Margaret fought long and hard with grace and dignity. Now she can rest. Always in our hearts,
I have wonderful memories of Margaret. As a boss, friend and mentor, she inspired me, challenged me and made me the Child Nutrition Director I am today. I know she will be missed here on earth but I also know she is being welcomed in heaven.
Robin, you & your family have been in my prayers, for comfort in this difficult time. I can only imagine your sorrow. Please let me know if there’s anything I can do for you. Trust in the Lord with all your heart….
We love you
Richard & Jackie
We have fond memories of Margaret. Always happy and enjoying life. We are saddened by her death but rejoicing that she is in heaven resting peacefully with her dad and Heavenly Father
Amy and Family,
I was so sorry to hear about Margaret’s passing. She was a wonderful lady and I respected her very much. I will continue to lift you up in my prayers.
Love in Christ,
Cindy
I didn’t know Aunt Margaret very well, but I heard wonderful things. I was very sad to hear of her passing and I know she will be missed deeply!
I had the honor to know Margaret through the Child Nutrition program. Most recently we did some training for the state department. It was a pleasure to get to know her better through this training. It was so obvious her love for her children and grandchildren. What a very special lady she was. My sincere sympathy goes to all her family and friends.
Margaret was a wonderful person, she brought joy to all those that knew her and will be greatly missed. May God grant you peace and comfort in the days ahead.
Love and prayers,
David & Vanessa Helms
To the family of Margaret,
I am so sorry for your loss. Margaret was a wonderful person and I had the pleasure and challenge of working with her for many years. As a food service director, she was one of the most dedicated and motivated people I have dealt with. She was direct and knew what she wanted and always held the highest of expectations. She was quick witted and always demanded the best – the best in herself, her employees and from her vender’s.Margaret pushed folks to perform and to do the best they could at all times. I will miss Margaret.I know that my circle of life has been blessed because she was a part of it.
Precious Baby Aliza Margaret, your grandmother has walked a high road before you as an example. In order for you to travel successfully in her footsteps, you will need to model her strength, perseverance, love for mankind and love of God. My prayer for you precious little one, is that God surround you with his angels and bless you with many of the wonderful talents and qualities we all found in your grandmother.
Family I will pray that you will choose to lean on God for the strength and comfort in this time of sorrow.There are many wonderful promises to claim from the Bible and Margaret would want you to claim each and every one of them for yourselves.
May God Bless you and may you feel his love and presence.
Sheila Bivins
FRS Asheville
Dear Troy family,
I was saddened to hear of Margaret’s passing. I worked for her for many years in the Child Nutrition program. She was a great support to me during these years. She was a wonderful christian woman that will be missed. You are all in my prayers. May God bless each of you.
Marsha Teague
I worked with Margaret for many years. She was such a caring person and so much fun. She did an outstanding job in Buncombe County and has many friends. We will miss her. Linda Bradley, retired principal of Glen Arden and Woodfin
Troy Family
I was sorry to hear of your loss my thoughts and prayers are with you. Margaret was a wonderful boss and friend, I am glad to have had the priviledge of working with her thru BC Child Nutrition. She was such a warm person she wanted the best for her employees and the best for the kids, we are all blessed to have had her touch our lives, I know I am. She will be missed here on earth but heaven will love having her.
Joyce Jones
ROBIN AND FAMILY;
ALL OF YOU ARE AND HAVE BEEN IN OUR PRAYERS FOR SO LONG. REALLY SORRY THAT OUT-OF-TOWN CLIENTS, PRE-SCHEDULED SOME TIME AGO, PREVENTED ME FROM ATTENDING THE SERVICE. ALICE SAID IT WAS LOVELY AND WELL ATTENDED.
I KNOW THAT IT WAS A LONG BATTLE AND IN A WAY SHE NOW HAS WON. HEAVEN IS RICHER AND WE’LL ALL JOIN IN THE ETERNAL REUNION.
WE LOVE YOU ALL AND WOULD WELCOME ANY OPPORTUNITY TO PROVIDE TANGIBLE SUPPORT.
BILL
I am so sorry for your loss. Margaret was truly an exceptional person. I had the privilege of working for her at BC Child Nutrition, where she taught me many things; and also being in group Bible study with her at BSF, where once again her knowledge helped me so much. I will always remember her infectious smile and her love for the children and their well-being. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Robin,
My prayers were with you and your family on Monday as I traveled even though I could not attend Margaret’s service. I am really glad Pam was able to attend and pay our respects and show our caring for her. Know that you will remain in our prayers. Praise God that Margaret’s pain and challenges are over and she is with Jesus!!!!!
I am deeply sorry for the loss of Margaret. I knew Margaret in High School and she was godmother to my oldest daughter, Leslee. We had not been in touch in over 30 years, but she was an important part of a time in my life. She was truly a lady of integrity and purpose. Our loss is heavens gain.
Margaret and I worked together in Oxford. We shared many good times and some very sad ones as well. We kept in touch for several years after we both left the Granville County School System but had not seen or heard from each other for some time. I did not now how ill she was. I am deeply touched by her death and send my deepest sympathy to her family.