February
21, 2012
My condolences to Richard, my NNHS 1958 classmate during
this time of loss. I enjoyed my times with Margaret at our
class gatherings. The mutual love and respect of your
marriage and partnership in life was always evident.
~ Unsigned
February
21, 2012
February
21, 2012
Hope your memories bring comfort to you and your family.
With our deepest sympathy,
~ Emmanuel UMW, Mathews, Virginia
February
21, 2012
Dick, Myrtle, Rosemary,
and Gerald as well as well as all the rest of the family and friends
have shared the adventure of having a vibrant, nurturing and devoted
companion on our walk through this life.
Bart and I grieve with you, the loss of one who gave so much to so
many. Each one had at least I Margaret story in our memory book of
special people.
The Sisson family has long since been an important place in our
life. Bart and Lee were at NACA/NASA and First Church-Hampton bound
all of us together. She has been joyfully greeted in the Church
Triumphant!
Our love and prayers to each of you.
Beverly & Bart Geer
February
21, 2012
Dickie,
we were so sad to hear about Margaret's death. We
have nice memories of you all. God bless you. Peace,
~ Bill
& Susan Carmines
February
21, 2012
My
dearest mother, I will miss you more than you know.
I am writing this note here because I cannot speak
without being broken in tears. I will remember many,
many happy times we have shared over the course of
our lifetime. Camping in the Smoky Mountains, the
bear cubs that Lee scared away with his screams when
we were walking to the restroom armed only with a
flashlight in the middle of the night. You weren't
scared of the dark or what would be out there
because you had the Lord in your heart and you
yourself were a mama bear. I remember those little
itchy wool dresses that you dressed me in… they were
the style at the time. You took me to Brownie
meetings, to practice with the majorettes in the
Christmas parade, you were a devout member of the
PTA at any school we attended; and there were many
schools but your support was never ending. You
attended the football games that I cheered at, and
the many gymnastic meets that I competed in. You
were there for the choral concerts and you sang
under your breath and often out loud despite the
fact that you couldn't carry a tune if someone put
it in a bucket and handed it to you. But I didn't
care; I was glad that you were there. You helped me
with my homework, even when it was hard, you would
read the book and do your best to help me to
understand. Now that I am attempting to help my
teenagers with Algebra II and other subjects I
realize just how hard it had to have been for you
because I struggle with that now; but because you
helped me I do my best to help my daughters in the
same way. I remember all of the baking we did
together…especially your favorite, those little
orange blossom cupcakes and chocolate chip
cookies…we would have tea parties with the UMW
ladies and we would bring out the silver and polish
it to get ready for those special occasions. I now
enjoy baking with my daughters more than you know
because those are some of my favorite memories from
my childhood. You raised me in the church, sent me
on youth witness missions, you made sure I learned
the Word. For this I will be eternally grateful. You
were a good mother, no one could ask for more. I
love you dearly and I will miss you immensely. I
only wish we spent more time together….there never
seems to be enough time…I do find reassurance in
knowing that I will see you again. You are not
suffering in this worldly body but rejoicing in
Heaven in your new body filled with Light and Love!
“Many women do noble things,
but you surpass them all.”
Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting;
but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised.
Honor her for all that her hands have done,
and let her works bring her praise at the city gate.
Proverbs 31: 29-31
With all of my Love, your daughter Kathy
February
21, 2012
You will be missed by everyone you met.
~ Paul Clark, Hampton, Virginia
February
21, 2012
I have the best memories
of times with you guys by the pool at Kat's. You will be dearly
missed but I know that heaven is a brighter place with your being
called home! We cry because we miss you but rejoice that you are in
heaven with our Father. We await the day that we to are called home
so that we may see your sweet smiling face again. Praying for your
family...
Val and family
February
21, 2012
Mr. Sisson,
I am so sorry to hear of Mrs. Sisson's passing. I always enjoyed
being with both of you. My deepest sympathy to you and your family.
February
21, 2012
My sympathy to you
and all the family. Mrs. Sisson was a wonderful person who
touched many lives in a positive way and I will always
remembered her spirit. God bless you all.
February
22, 2012
My sincere sympathy
goes out to the Sisson family in their time of sorrow and
although there will be a void in their life, may they rejoice in
the knowledge that you are with your heavenly father. Your
classmate H.H.S.
February
22, 2012
My deepest sympathies
to you all. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
~ Aundrea Dagenhart
February
22, 2012
Barbara,
So sorry to read in the paper that your sister had passed away.
My thoughts are with you and your family.
February
22, 2012
Richard,
Please accept my deepest condolences on your loss. I remember
meeting Margaret at our 30th-year high school reunion. I hope
you have many good memories to help you at this difficult time.
February 22, 2012
Mr. Sisson, I want to tell you how much Henderson United Methodist
Church UMW appreciated Margaret's enthusiasm for and belief in the
United Methodist Women.
I remember a Christmas program that you and she did together that was so
impressive. Everything she did, she did with such grace and enthusiasm
and it was contagious. Our UMW looked forward to seeing her at meetings.
We shall miss seeing her but are grateful for having known her. Our
sympathy to you and your family.
~ Ruby Albrite and the
Henderson UMW
February 23, 2012
Bettie Ann and I are holding you in our prayers. I remember
serving with you on the Rappahannock District. Margaret was a wonderful
person and deeply dedicated Christian. Cherish your memories of the life
you shared.
February
23, 2012
Dick, and the Sisson Family,
We remember Margaret so well from the days of the Young
Working Adults group at the First Methodist Church in
Hampton in the late 1950s and early 1960s. Margaret was a
warm, fun-loving, and dynamic member of that group, and a
wonderful friend. We are so happy that she met you, Dick,
and that she has had such a happy and fulfilling life with
you, your children, and in the Methodist churches you have
served together.
We send you our love and very sincere sympathy,
~ Jeff and Sandra Stroud
February
23, 2012 Margaret is a
dear, precious sister in Christ who has now moved on her
next field of service in the heavenly quarters. I
appreciated Dick and Margaret's collegial friendship and
advice they shared as we served together on the
Rapppahannock District, their support to my wife as we got
married and Betty became a new preacher's wife, and
Margaret's smile and cheerfulness. God bless you, Richard,
in this time of transition. No one will miss her more than
you.
Betty just commented how Margaret and Elaine DeJong took her
under their wings and mentored her as a pastor's wife.
Margaret always had a hug for Betty. Margaret was truly a
blessing.
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Margaret Crute Sisson, Hampton High School Class of 1956, wife of
Richard Sisson ('58) of VA, passed away in Deltaville on
Sunday, February 19, 2012 at the age of 74. 