Margaret (Hailey) Chalmers

Ms. Margaret (Hailey) Chalmers, age 88, of Sanford, NC, transitioned to eternal rest on Monday, March 9, 2026, at her residence.

Obituary

Margaret Hailey Chalmers was born to the late Earl Hailey Sr. and Elizabeth McRae Hailey. Willie and Nana as she was affectionately known by her grandchildren, the apples of her eye.

Margaret accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age. She was a praiser and a worshiper. She loved the Lord with all of her heart and soul. She loved her family and her church family at Mt. Nebo FWB Church.

Margaret was preceded in death by her brothers, Birtie Leach, Dave Leach, Abraham (Abo) Cameron, and Eddie McRae, Sr.; sisters, Susie McNeil, Sally Jones, Mildred Williams, and Mary Alice Gilmore.

Margaret leaves to cherish her wonderful memories, her daughter, Denise Green (Edward), her son, Jeffery McLaughlin (Linda); her brothers, David Hailey (Kary), Earl Hailey, Jr.; her sisters, Lula Jones, Lillie Council (Floyd), and Rosa Johnson; her grandchildren, Jasmin Smith (Elder Donald, Jr.), Tiffany McCormick (Cortez), Vickie Sullivan (Tionne) aka Tim, TyShawn McLaughlin, Tyrel Drake, and Tyreisha Drake; great grandchildren, Brooke, Jace, Tavian, Aryanna, Kamiya, Taiden, and a host of nieces. Nephews, cousins, and friends, whom she loved dearly.

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Professional services entrusted to Knotts Funeral Home - Sanford, NC