Margaret Rowan

Proctor

Margaret Rowan Proctor, 85, of Sweetwater, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, September 20, 2022, in Mansfield, Texas.

Margaret was born in Roby, Texas, on August 27, 1937 to FM and Mattie Rowan. After graduating from Newman High School, she married EM "Mose" Proctor in 1955, and they welcomed their precious daughter, Barbara Proctor Moore, in 1957. She helped her husband run their wrecking yard, Proctor's Arrow Salvage, for many years. Margaret also worked as a cafeteria worker for Sweetwater ISD.

Margaret was a life-long member of the Sweetwater Church of God, where she was an active member.  She loved the children of the church and enjoyed teaching preschool-age Sunday School for a number of years. Margaret also enjoyed reading with children through Project Read in Sweetwater schools.

Margaret is preceded in death by her parents, husband, daughter, and three siblings. Survivors include her granddaughter, Carla "Ratt" Fortune and husband Ray of Mansfield, her son-in-law, Russell Moore of Sweetwater, step-granddaughters Stephanie Gilmore of Gainesville and Tina Bilbrey of Dallas, brother, Jackie Rowan of Sweetwater, four step- great-grandchildren, and several dear friends.

Services will be officiated by Michael Sells and Jackie Passmore at McCoy Chapel of Memories on Saturday, September 24, at 10:00 am, followed by a graveside service at Garden of Memories. Pallbearers will be Hunter Crawford, Paul Kincaid, Mike Kincaid, Shawn Kincaid, Michael Sells, and Aaron Sanders. The family will be at McCoy Funeral Home on Friday, September 23 from 6:00-7:30 for visitation.