Margaret Yates Hylton

Margaret Jane Yates Hylton of Salisbury went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, March 14, 2017. Born on July 18, 1920 in Roanoke, VA, she was the daughter of the late George and Lena Bowers Yates. She grew up in Roanoke and helped her mother as they housed people in their home to raise extra income. It was there she met her husband, Wallas Hylton. They have shared over 75 years of marriage and on April 11th, they would have celebrated their 76th wedding anniversary. In May of 1960, they moved to Salisbury. Margaret will be remembered by many for her time spent as cofounder of Salisbury’s local store – The Stitchin Post, with her daughter, Pam Hylton Coffield. She was skilled with her hands as an accomplished Seamstress and excelled with many types of Needlework, with her passion being knitting. She had a love for plants and cats. Margaret was active with Bethany Bible Chapel during her varying stages of life. In her earlier years, she was a Sunday school teacher and active with Child Evangelism Fellowship as well as hosting neighborhood kids clubs. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother and truly was a Godly model for many. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by one son, Warren Hylton in 2007 and one granddaughter, Meredith Hylton in 2016. Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, Wallas Hylton; son, Bill and wife Nancy Talley Hylton; daughter, Pam Hylton Coffield and husband Hodge Coffield, all of Salisbury and daughter-in-law, Kathy Hylton St Clair of Augusta, GA. Margaret is also survived by five grandchildren, David Hylton and wife Kim, Jeff Hylton and wife Alycea, Greg Hylton and wife April, Andy Hylton and wife Kim, and Dan Hylton and wife Julie; and eighteen great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends at Summersett Funeral Home on Thursday, March 16, 2017 from 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM, with the funeral service beginning at 2:30 PM in the Summersett Memorial Chapel with Michael Thomas and Rex Trogdon officiating. Burial will be private at Rowan Memorial Park. The family would like to recognize Bobbie Shehan and Teresa Norman as in-home caregivers for their caring support and help as well as Hospice of Rowan County. Sincere appreciation is extended to Michelle Lent for being a close family friend and for her love and special care shown to Margaret. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Bethany Bible Chapel Stokes Ferry Road Salisbury, NC 28146 or to Hospice of Rowan County. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.summersettfuneralhome.com. Summersett Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Hylton family.

Margaret Yates Hylton

July 18, 1920 - March 14, 2017