Margaret Elizabeth Storie Sigmon 89 Boone, NC Passed away on Wednesday, December 24th, 2025, Forest Ridge Assisted Living and Memory Care. She was born February 7,1936, in the Bamboo community in Watauga County, NC.

Margaret was the daughter of Carson and Helen Keller Storie. She was preceded in death by her parents as well as her baby brother Marvin Storie and his wife Doris Perkins Storie.

She is survived by her three nieces Tonya Storie Barlow (Bryan), Sheila Lynn Storie, and Claudia Storie Cook (Byron); and her great nieces and nephews Ellie, Aaron, Korbel, and Carson.

Margaret graduated from Appalachian State Teachers College where she majored in home economics and later received a master's degree in reading.  She began her career as a home demonstration extension agent in Ashe County. She then became the first special education teacher in Watauga County in the early 1960s. In 1965, she began teaching 7th grade at Hardin Park Elementary where she would remain for over thirty years teaching reading, language arts, and social studies. In addition to these subjects, she taught her "pumpkin heads" life skills like etiquette and dance. In 1990, Margaret was recognized in the Governor's Business Awards in Education. After retiring she continued to support her fellow educators through work with the Retired Teachers Association.

Margaret's life of service started early when she cared first for her mother and later her father at the end of their lives. Throughout teaching and after her retirement, Margaret served by participating in many different charitable and community organizations; including the Daniel Boone Native Gardens, Relay for Life, Board of Elections, and various garden clubs. She spent many hours of her life visiting the elderly and helping them with personal care such as cutting toenails. Margaret also loved to direct and provide flower services for weddings.

Margaret was a long-time member of Deerfield United Methodist Church. She used her gift with flowers and plants to decorate the altar and tied countless bows for poinsettias and wreaths. She was a member of the choir for many years and taught children's church. In her later years, she dedicated over a year of her life to caring for her brother who suffered from dementia and her sister-in-law who battled cancer.

Her nieces were truly blessed to have Margaret as the second mom in their lives. She was determined to expose them to different parts of life including the arts, nature, and the importance of service. She showed this same love and devotion to her great nieces and nephews. She spent countless hours listening to them read and taking them on day trips to places like Grandfather Mountain and Price Park. Margaret was there for all the most important points of their lives, giving of her time, love, and money. She was also there for the quiet times and for all of this they are eternally grateful.

A memorial service will be held at 3:00 PM Saturday, February 7th, 2026, at Deerfield United Methodist Church, which would have been Margaret's 90th birthday. Pastor Wes Austin will officiate.

The family will receive friends from 2:00 Until 3:00 PM, prior to the service.

Memorials may be made to Deerfield Methodist 1184 Deerfield Rd, Boone, NC 28607.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.hamptonfuneralnc.com

Hampton Funeral and Cremation Service is in charge of the services.