“For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight. I have finished my course. I have kept the faith. Henceforth, there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge shall give me at that day and not only to me, but unto all them also that love his appearing.” 2 Timothy 4:6-8
God in His infinite wisdom, gently and peacefully called our Beloved stepmother, sister, niece, cousin, aunt and friend, Margrett Ann Owens, to receive eternal freedom from this world, and was ushered to her heavenly home on high on May 22, 2025.
Margrett Ann Owens, daughter of the late James R. Wilson, Sr. and Mary W. Wallace, was born August 13, 1959 in Philadelphia, PA.
Margrett confessed Christ at an early age, and was baptized at Providence Baptist Church, Philadelphia, PA, where she attended until moving to Virginia as a teenager, where she joined her family church, Flower Hill Baptist, in Amelia, VA.
Margrett was educated in the Philadelphia School System and the Amelia County School System, where she graduated in 1978. Upon graduation, Margrett entered the United States Army, where she proudly served 2 European Tours and other stateside tours, until her medical retirement in 1991.
Margrett married the love of her life, William Owens on VALENTINE’S DAY 2006.
Margrett joined Second Baptist (South Richmond) in 2005, where she served on the Hospitality Ministry, the 8:00 Sunrise Choir, the Widows and Friends Ministry, and the Ladies of Virtue Woman’s Ministry. She enjoyed cooking and entertaining folks at her home, also fishing with her husband and friends. Margrett was a member of the NAACP Chesterfield, VA branch.
Margrett loved her family dearly and never ever forgot a birthday. Yes, she remembered everyone’s birthday. Always saying something to put a smile on your face.
Margrett’s commitment to always seek and trust God, along with her zeal for life sustained her.
Margrett was preceded in death by her loving husband William Owens, parents Mary and James, and her brother; James Jr. She leaves to cherish her memories, her brother Willie Coplin, step-daughter Felice Jones, step-son William Elder, Sr. Four granddaughters: RaQuiah, Rachel, Rainbow, Amiah. Great-granddaughters: Ny’Lah, Nai’ah, and Layla. Aunts: Ernestine Woodson-Cowans, Eliza Jones, Estella Green, Estelle Woodson, Evelyn Wilson and Vivian Woodson. Uncles: Charlie Woodson and Ronald Cowans. Special and devoted family and friends: 2BC Church Family, Colleen Evans, Eloise Banks, Betty Foster, Grace Goode, Robert Bartlett, James Peterson, the Blanchard Family, Darlene and Christian Robinson and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
A Homegoing Celebration will take place at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at Second Baptist Church (South Richmond), located at 3300 Broad Rock Blvd, Richmond, VA 23224. A repast will follow immediately after the service. The burial will be private and held at 2:00 PM.
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Previous Events
Visitation
2
Jun
15001 Patrick Henry Hwy
Amelia, VA 23002
Service
3
Jun
3300 Broad Rock Blvd.
Richmond, VA 23224
Cemetery Details
Location
10300 PRIDESVILLE ROAD
Amelia, VA 23002
