Obituary of Mary Midgett

Manns Harbor, NC Mary Agnes Haywood Midgett, 65, died at her residence on Monday, November 10, 2003. Mrs. Midgett was born in Manns Harbor and retired as a secretary for the Dare County Public Works Department. She was a member of Mount Carmel United Methodist Church where she was the church historian and taught Sunday school for over 40 years. She was also a member of the Manns Harbor Women’s Club and one of the Board of Directors for the Community Building and had an active part in it’s construction. She was the former owner/operator of the Manns Harbor Gulf Station. Mrs. Midgett was the daughter of the late Herbert Haywood and Naomi Mann Stallings and the widow of Lloyd K. Midgett. She is survived by two daughters, Lori Gibbs and husband Calvin, Lynette Saunders and husband Timmy both of Manns Harbor; two sons, Timothy L. Midgett and wife Deanie of Manns Harbor and Wayne Umphlett of Mashoes; two sisters, Ramona Merritt of Orlando, FL and Virginia Eason of Manns Harbor; one brother Richard Tillett of Manns Harbor and 7 grandchildren, Tyler and Tanner Hux, Brittney and Kelsey Midgett, Macy, Leann and Breann Saunders; she was preceded in death by one brother, Myron ‘Bud’ Tillett. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, November 12, 2003 at 2:00 PM at the Mount Carmel United Methodist Church Cemetery with Rev. Bob Tilley and Rev. Steve Crews officiating. A visitation will be held Tuesday, November 11th from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM at Twiford’s Colony Chapel. The family will be accepting friends at the home of her son, Timmy Midgett on Highway 64/264 in Manns Harbor. Twiford’s Colony Chapel, Manteo, is assisting family with arrangements. Visit www.twifordfh.com to sign the online register.