Margaret Huey Thigpen

Augusta, GA – Margaret Huey Thigpen, 103, entered into rest Sunday, September 7, 2025.

Margaret was born to the late Herman and Pauline Dixon in Dublin, GA. She was a member of Burns Memorial Methodist Church and was a strong God loving woman who took care of her paralyzed son. Margaret loved working in her yard and was an Atlanta Braves fan. She was always an inspiration in how she looked and carried herself. She was the matriarch of her family and never missed an opportunity to be there for her family. Margaret loved her three boys and all her grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren. She was adored by her family and friends and will be missed by all who knew her.

Family members include her sons: John Huey (Jen) and Mark Huey; grandchildren: Erin Baynham (Britt), Kristin Burton (Kevin), Stephanie Kinchen (J.J.), Josh Huey, Lani Huey, Nick Huey, and Jessica Huey; great grandchildren: Cooper and Hampton Baynham, Beckham and Banks Burton, Tessa and Tyler Kinchen, Marcus, Micah, and Angelina Huey, Anna Claire and Layla Parrish; great-great grandchildren: Wesley, Waylon, Winston, Wyatt, Walker, and Willow Clark; and sister: Quida Walker. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her first husband: William E. Huey; second husband: Lamar Thigpen; son: William Phil Huey; daughters: Helen McKrisky and Shirley Durand; grandchildren: Amanda Huey and Chad Huey; and siblings: Cois Dixon, Buford Dixon, and Vernell Fountain.

The funeral service will be held Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 11:00 A.M. in the chapel of Thomas Poteet & Son with Rev. Thomas Meteraud officiating. Interment will follow in Westover Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Tyler Kinchen, Cooper Baynham, Nick Huey, Josh Huey, Britt Baynham, and Kevin Burton.

To watch the livestream of Margaret's service please click the link below: 

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The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service, beginning at 10:00 A.M., at Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484. Please sign the guestbook at www.thomaspoteet.com