Mrs. Margaret Estelle Boggerty

Celebration Of Life, Ms. Margaret Estelle Boggerty: Margaret Estelle Boggerty was born to Mr. Clarence Augusta Young and Mrs. Adelaide (Brokenberry) Young on September 22, 1930 in Hampton, VA. She was the fifth of nine children. Affectionately known as “Cup” (short for Buttercup), she accepted Christ early in life, and walked and lived her faith for the remainder of her days. Margaret attended and graduated from Phoebus High School, graduating with the Class of 1949. After graduation, she attended the Dixie Practical School of Nursing where she earned her license in Practical Nursing. Later in life, she also earned an associate’s degree in Theological and Ministerial Studies from William Tyndale College of Farmington Hills, MI. Margaret met Cleve Boggerty Jr. at Langley Airforce Base in Hampton, VA. October, 1956 they were joined in holy matrimony; Margaret and Cleve (Boggy – as she called him) started their lives together in his hometown of Detroit, MI. To this union there were four children, Nathan, Karen, Pamela, and Gregory (who preceded in her death). Upon her arrival in Detroit, “Nurse” Margaret began her career at Detroit Receiving Hospital and dedicated her life to nursing for the next 60 years, retiring in 2015. She was known to work double shifts, praising the lord while sharing her gracefulness to all who encountered her presence. In 2006 she became a member of Greater St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church, where she served on the Mother’s Board. Margaret cherished and adored her family, her church, and “going to the store.” As a mother, she made sure that her children needs were met. She participated in ministering with the Bible Study Group at her home in the Solaire Apartments in Southfield, MI. The Bible Study Group admired and learned from her in depth knowledge of the Bible, for which at times she would steer you in correctness in assuring the Word is received as intended. Margaret also enjoyed a good card game, proclaiming herself as the queen of bid whist! And furthermore, she enjoyed traveling, visiting places such as Jerusalem, Israel, Canada, Mexico, Alaska, Hawaii just to name a few but most of all she loved her family dearly; and enjoyed a variety of family functions both in Michigan and Virginia. She was blessed to see her next generation of grandchildren doing well, living their own lives obtaining their education, careers and starting their families. She was a devoted and loving “Grandma”.

Mrs. Margaret Estelle Boggerty

September 22, 1930 - February 21, 2017