Margaret Ann Hardin "Mugs" Robertson

MARGARET ANN HARDIN ROBERTSON ?Mug?, born April 1, 1927 to Georgia and Noah Hardin in Jefferson Co, stepped into eternity on Sunday, June 26, 2011 and into the presence of he Savior, Jesus Christ. Mug, as she was lovingly known and will be remembered, lived and worked to the best of her standards and ability, loved as she was taught, and was tenderly, respectfully, and devotedly cared for in her last years by he baby sister, Laura Lilly Hardin Kryder (Punchie), niece Judy Arwood, and brother-in-law, Ted Kryder. The family would like to recognize and express a Special Thank You to Mug?s caregivers; Helen Tipton, Glenda Stamatte and Clara Owen for all their wonderful care and love. Margaret was a supervisor at American Enka for 25 years, and received a number of awards recognizing her dedication, responsibility and superior work ethic. She never offered second rate efforts in anything she put her hand to, but rather was known for her very high expectations of herself and others. She excelled at whatever her hands found to do. Her skilled gardening was evident in her beautiful lawn and gorgeous flowering shrubs. Margaret also served as treasurer of the Seekers Sunday School Class at First Baptist Church for many years. She loved the women in her class and enjoyed the many opportunities of ministry with them. In addition to her sister, Punchie, Margaret is survived by her sister Sue Arwood; 8 nieces, 6 nephews, 12 great nieces and nephews and a great-great nieces and great-great nephew; and longtime best friend, Flossie Osborne. Margaret is predeceased by her sisters; Fern Starnes, Dot Coleman and Eva Hickman; brothers, Bobby (Buddy) Hardin and Herman Hardin. The family would like to invite Mug?s friends to share their memories and the families loss at a visitation on Wednesday, June 29, 2011 at First Baptist Church in White Pine from 11:30am to 1:00pm. A Celebration of Mug?s Life will take place at 1:00 p.m. following the visitation, with the Rev. Brian Osborne officiating. Graveside interment will be in White Pine Cemetery following the service. The family has requested that in lieu of flowers Memorial Donations be made to First Baptist Church of White Pine, PO Box 590, White Pine, TN, or the Jefferson Co. Humane Society, PO Box 653, Jefferson City 37760. Arrangements by Farrar Funeral Home in White Pine, 865-674-2441