July 24, 2025, 91, Goldsboro —

Margaret “Margie” Johnson Everette, 91 passed away on Thursday, July 24, 2025. Margie was born in Robeson County to the late William Carey Johnson, Sr. and Mary Katherine Humphrey Johnson on December 26, 1933. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Charles “Sugar” Everette; a daughter, Mary Lynn Everette; an infant son; and siblings, William Carey Johnson, Jr., Bobby Ferrell Johnson, Wilma Penfield, Lois Council, Peggy Hall, and Martha West.

Possessing a great love for her family, Margie was a devoted and loving wife who also took every opportunity to stay in touch with her extended family. Though she lost both of her children at a young age, she held a special bond with her niece, Paula, and thought of her like a daughter. Spending nearly every holiday and happy occasion with Paula and her family, she was a quiet and constant support through the years. In the last several years, Paula was honored to welcome Margie into her home to care for her as her health declined.

A service to celebrate and honor Margie’s life will be held by the graveside at Parkton Cemetery at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, August 1, 2025. The family will receive friends following the service.

Margie is survived by her devoted niece and caregiver, Paula Sanderson and husband, Tim; their children, Charlie Sanderson and Mary Lynn Harrell and husband, Dusty; their grandchildren, Austin and Callie Harrell; her sister, Freda Johnson; along with a host of nieces, nephews, and extended family.

Online condolences may be shared at www.rousefh.com. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital (www.stjude.org). Arrangements are entrusted to Rouse Funeral Home, La Grange.