MRS. MAGGIE DILLINGHAM

Maggie was born in Fairport, MS to the late Ocie and Lue Ella Henley on October 12, 1917. Maggie made her transition on Tuesday, December 27, 2022, at her resident in Richmond, KY. Maggie accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Mt. Avery Baptist Church in Brooksville, MS. After moving to Richmond, she united with the First Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Rev. Goodloe, and currently was under Pastor Robert Blythe. Maggie served on the choir and the missionary for many years. Maggie was married to the late William Stalling and to this union one child was born. Years later, she was united in holy matrimony to the love of her life, the late Wallace Dillingham. Maggie enjoyed life to the fullest. She loved God and God graced her with exceptional strength. Communicating with family and friends whether by phone or in person was a pleasure to her. Cooking sweet potatoes for her nephews brought her much joy. She loved her Church family and would tell her family “My church takes care of me”. Her favorite song was “Jesus is on the Main Line”. Also, she loved Psalm 23. Maggie enjoyed serving and being a member of many organizations in her community. namely: NAACP, Brasfield Homemakers, AARP, Madison County Democrat Women and Phyllis Wheatley #39. In addition to her parents and husband, she is preceded in death by her loving daughter, Annie Mae Rice, three grandchildren: Joella Hibbler, George and Joseph Earl Rice, and a loving sister, Mattie Fifer. To honor and cherish her memories, Maggie leaves six grandchildren: Betty Moore, Mamie (Warren) Brewer and Alfred (Andrea) Rice all of Brooksville, MS; Glennie (James) Porter of Columbus, MS, Geraldine Rieves of Crawford, MS and Bertha Rice of Richmond, KY; 21 great grandchildren, 26 great, great grandchildren and 1 great, great, great grandchild. Also, four special nephews and a niece: Victory (Edna) Jackson, Gregory Jackson, Mark Miller, Peter (Ann) Jackson and Bonnie Smith all of Richmond, KY; Spiritual Daughter: Annie “Baby Sister” Bell of Starkville, MS; Special cousin: J.C. Doss of Brooksville, MS and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and special friends.

MRS. MAGGIE DILLINGHAM

October 12, 1917 - December 27, 2022