Margaret McClung, of Salem, joined the church triumphant on December 23, 2020.
She was born on September 16, 1931, and was predeceased by her parents, Dr. Kenneth and Margaret Graves; her children Blair Burwell McClung and David Gwin McClung; her sister Blair Smith (Brenton); and nephew Kenneth Smith.
She is survived by her loving husband of 67 years, David Simmons McClung, II; their children, Frances Ferguson (Norman), Lew McClung (Michele), and Tom McClung (Gail); grandchildren Julia Ferrintino (Peter, daughters Blair and Emily), Robert Ferguson, Marshall McClung (Kate), Harper McClung (Meredith Bean, son Will), Carol Prickett (Erron), Lauren Conner (Chad), Elijah and Maggie McClung; near-grandchildren Athena Jean-Charles and Cayden Looney; and numerous other relatives, including nephews Philip Smith (Debra, daughters Maggie and Catherine) and Brenton Smith (Kristy, children Emma and Dawson).
Margaret was a proud graduate of Jefferson High School and Sweet Briar College. Over her lifetime, she was active in the Junior League, the Girl Scouts, the Salem Garden Club, the Blue Ridge Orchid Society, and Salem Presbyterian Church in many roles, including as a teacher, an elder, and in the leadership of the flower committee. She worked in advertising for the family business, McClung Lumber Co. Margaret was a gifted artist and delighted in sharing her creativity with others. She cherished time with her family and provided her children and grandchildren the gift of international travel. She entertained and enjoyed a large circle of friends, both near and far, and was a member of the Roanoke Assembly and the Salem Junior Guild.
A Service of Witness to the Resurrection was held on Wednesday, December 30, at 10 a.m. at Salem Presbyterian Church. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests those who wish to make a contribution in Margaret’s memory consider Salem Presbyterian Church or Sweet Briar College. Arrangements by John M. Oakey & Son.
