Margaret Norton King

Margaret Norton King, 86, passed away Thursday, March 21, peacefully at her home in Asheville. Margaret was born in Jackson County to the late Ben and Mildred Norton. She graduated from Western Carolina University with a B.S. in Education. She taught school in Mecklenburg and Buncombe Counties until her first daughter was born. Then she devoted her life to caring and advocating for Stephanie who was born with special needs. She supported The Association for Retarded Citizen (The ARC). Margaret was a member of Boiling Springs Baptist Church in Fletcher.

She is survived by her husband of 64 years, Charles; two daughters, Stephanie of the home and Sonya of Fletcher; a sister, Betty Bishop (Jack) of Arden, as well as six nephews and four nieces who were very special to her. She has amazing long-time friends which have been a part of her life for many years.

Family and friends will gather to celebrate Margaret’s life at a visitation from 5:00 until 7:00 PM on Tuesday, March 26 at Groce Funeral Home’s Lake Julian location in Arden.

A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, please consider honoring her memory by making a donation to The ARC of Buncombe County, PO Box 1365, Asheville, NC 28802; or Four Seasons Hospice, 571 S. Allen Road, Flat Rock, NC 28731.