Margaret Brockett (Pattersoon)

Matriarch, Mother, Friend ... Margaret "Miggie" Elaine Patterson Brockett, 95, was called to heaven on August 15, 2018 at Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury, MD. She was born on March 14, 1923 in Hilltop, West Virginia. She was the third born child of the late Walter Lee Patterson, Sr. and Pauline Smith Patterson. Margaret graduated from Dubois High School in Mt. Hope, West Virginia. She was an alumnus of Bluefield State College, where she pledged Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. and met her husband, Joseph Warren Brockett (of Norfolk, Virginia) a member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated. In 1946, they married in Virginia Beach, Virginia and thereafter relocated to Princess Anne, MD. They quickly became pillars within their community and the "Brockett" name became synonymous with humanitarianism, carried a prestigious distinction and left a long-lasting legacy. Margaret and Joseph were two of the first African-American Educators in the local Somerset County and Worcester County school systems (Principal and Teacher). Margaret loved teaching children and had a passion for molding the minds of anyone willing to learn. Margaret was a 6th grade teacher at Stephen Long Elementary School and Pocomoke Middle School from April 1948 to July 1985. After retiring from Worcester County B oard of Education, she led the Reading Lab and Library within the Eastern Correctional Institution (ECI). Margaret and Joseph were happily married for 32 years. Born of the marriage were two daughters, Mary and Jo Ann. Margaret was a member of Mt. Hope A.M.E. Zion Church in Princess Anne, MD where she served as a missionary; member of The Links, Inc., Princess Anne Chapter for over 25 years; The Democratic Club of Somerset County; National Education Association; Maryland State Teacher's Association; Worcester County Teacher's Associaton; Maryland Retired School Personnel Association; Worcester County Retired School Personnel Association; local business-owners’ organization and had a host of other memberships and accolades. She was a local legend in her own right. Margaret had a sweet and delicate demeanor wrapped in quiet strength. She was a true jack of all trades and enjoyed painting, embroidery, smocking of dresses, quilting, sewing outfits for her children, cooking and completed countless construction projects on the rental properties that she owned (Brockett’s Square ). She loved hard-candy, ginger ale, sherbet and always had a notebook handy. She adored family-time and her favorite pet, Martina. She always had a polished appearance and strong fashion sense. She was adventurous, was not afraid to be a trailblazer and was always excited about learning new and different things. She had an infectious energy that would prevent sadness when she was in the room. She was an expert in making everyone feel at ease, a pro at curing sick grandchildren, and she had the unique ability to analyze dreams. Her home was a true safe space and everyone who entered felt welcome. She saw no difference in friends or strangers and she would never hesitate to lend a helping hand. She had a heart filled with love and made everyone just want to be in her presence. She brought her family joy and taught them to laugh at even the smallest of things, as she always had a funny story or joke to tell. She cherished sleepovers with her grandchildren and family road-trips to h er hometown. She shared her knowledge freely and was always a blessing to others. Her love, charity and kindnesses have certainly created everlasting ripples. In January 2010, Margaret watched the home that she lived in for 63 years burn to ashes. Thereafter, her body and spirit began to slowly decline. Prior to her death, she suffered from Dementia, but her family is comforted in knowing that her rich spirit, character, cheerful laugh, smile and loving nature were still present within her fragile frame. She had the purest of souls and it was a privilege to know her. She was a true example of how a dainty and respectable woman conducts herself; a true vision of class and grace; a true example of how to give unselfishly and a true role-model for generations to come. Simply put, she was an Angel on Earth! In addition to her parents, Margaret was preceded in death by sisters, Nancy Patterson, WillaVesta Patterson Hurtte; brothers, William (Elizabeth) and David (Betty) Patterson; her husband, Joseph Warren Brockett and Son-in-Law, James G. Lunnermon, I. Left to cherish precious memories are her daughters, Mary Alyce Brockett Lunnermon (James) and Jo Ann Willa Brockett Holden (Robert); brother, Walter Patterson, Jr. (Gilberta); grandchildren, James Lunnermon, II, Dominick Lunnermon (Stacey), Jason Lunnermon, Aprille Wallace, Autumn Wallace; Stacy Purnell and Dominique Robinson; great-grandchildren, Ivory Ward, Jymeeka Crawley, Armani Lunnermon, Derek Jenkins, Jr. and Jackson Lewis; Special nephew, William Randolph Catlett; Special Friends, Geni Alford, Marcella Bordley, Lena Tilghman, Harold Curry, Oswald Martin, Kuline Miller and Velmar C. Morris; Honorary Daughters, Jackie, Lorna and Mamie; Nieces and Nephews, Vera (Lamont), Theresa, Denise (Anthony), Veronica, Walter III (Monica), Marva (Charles), Anne (James), William, Charles, David, Davida, Brandy and a host of great nieces/nephews, other relatives and friends., Special instructions regarding DESIGN of throw: add pink roses, Use my company logo: Yes, Date Throw Should Be Delive red: 21st Aug 2018, Delivery Time: 4pm, Saturday Delivery Required? No, Decedent's Name (for our records): Margaret Elaine Brockett) To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Margaret Brockett (Pattersoon), please visit our Heartfelt Sympathies Store.

Margaret Brockett (Pattersoon)

March 14, 1923 - August 15, 2018