Obituary of Margaret Ann Parker Firebaugh

Margaret Ann Parker Firebaugh of Roanoke went peacefully to her heavenly home on Wednesday September 27, 2017. She was born on January 5, 1933 in Roanoke a daughter of the late Giles Berkley and Hona S. Parker. Margaret was the wife of the late James M. Firebaugh.

Margaret was a lifetime member of New Life Christian Ministries.

Surviving are her sons, James M. Firebaugh, Jr. of Delaware, Mark L. Firebaugh, of SC, and Todd P. Firebaugh of Roanoke; grandson, Cory Firebaugh of SC. Margaret also leaves behind her sisters, Beverly P. Lucas, of Troutville and Barbara P. Hurst of Arizona; brothers, Robert L. Parker of Roanoke, James W. Parker of Blue Ridge, and many in-laws.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Rhonda Wood Missions Uganda Fund, c/o New Life Christian Ministries, 5745 Airport Road, Roanoke, VA 24012.

A service celebrating Margaret’s life will be held 2:00pm Sunday October 1, 2017 at Simpson Funeral Home with Pastor Walter Wood officiating. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Family will receive friends from 1:00pm until service time Sunday at the funeral home. Condolences may be left for the family at www.simpsonfuneral.com.   Arrangements handled by Simpson Funeral Home and Crematory, 366-0707.