Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
NameMargaret Joanne PROPST 
3, Margaret Joanne Propst Matkins,301
3, Margaret Joanne Propst Matkins,301BirthJan 14, 1970, Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina3, Margaret Joanne Propst Matkins
DeathNov 10, 2005, Rex Hospital, Raleigh, North Carolina3, Margaret Joanne Propst Matkins
FatherRonald Hal PROPST
MotherMadge KING (-<2005)
Spouses
Obituary Online notes for Margaret Joanne PROPST
11/13/2005
Mrs. Margaret Joanne Propst Matkins
RALEIGH — Mrs. Margaret Joanne Propst Matkins died Thursday, November 10, 2005, at Rex Hospital, Raleigh, NC, following a critical illness of three days. She was 35.
A native of Charlotte, N.C., she was born January 14, 1970, to Ronald Hal Propst and Madge King Propst (now deceased). She married Richard Lewis Matkins on April 3, 2004. A graduate of Garinger High School in Charlotte, she was member of the Honors Society and played on the tennis team. She also was a Girl Scout. She graduated from N.C. State University, Raleigh, in 1992 with a BA degree, and an M.Ed degree in 2002. She was a National Board certified teacher. During Margaret’s twelve years as a teacher at Broughton High School in Raleigh, she taught French and Social Studies, coached the swim and dive teams, and advised the Student Council. Earlier this year, she was nominated for the Outstanding Teacher Award from the Wake County PTA Council, and was named the 2005 Teacher of the Year for Broughton High School. Margaret was recognized last spring for a decade of leadership and service to Youth and Government by the YMCA of the Triangle.
Margaret’s love, enthusiasm, and generosity reached far and wide, particularly among young people. When she was not teaching, motivating, and inspiring students in and out of the classroom, Margaret impacted many as camp counselor and summer swim coach. Those she taught and coached will long remember moments of gentle encouragement, profound compassion, and sincere joy. Her ability to develop deep and lasting relationships touched all who were fortunate enough to come into contact with her. Margaret’s giving spirit united multitudes of friends and loved ones, all of whom learned to share more completely, serve more willingly, and love more deeply.
Margaret is survived by her husband, Richard Matkins ; her father, Ron Propst of Charlotte; brother and sisterin-law, Mark and Kim Propst of Belmont, N.C.; brother and sister-in-law, Tim and Wendy Propst of Asheville, N.C.; sister, Cindy Propst of Highlands, N.C.; parents-in-law, Don and Ruth Matkins of Burlington, N.C.; sister-in-law, Susan Matkins King and husband, Jeff of Mooresville, N.C.; nephews, Michael Propst , Nathan Propst , Ben Propst , Bryant King; nieces, Caitlin Propst , Hayden Propst ; and greatniece, Juliana Ollis.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Madge K. Propst .
The family will receive friends today, November 13, from 6 until 8 p.m. at Brown-Wynne Funeral Home, 300 St. Mary’s Street, Raleigh. A memorial service will be at Edenton Street United Methodist Church, Raleigh, Monday, Nov. 14, at 5 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Margaret Propst Matkins Memorial Fund, United Methodist Foundation, P.O. Box 10955, Raleigh, NC, 27605. Tributes may be made at www.brownwynne.com 3, Margaret Joanne Propst Matkins
Mrs. Margaret Joanne Propst Matkins
RALEIGH — Mrs. Margaret Joanne Propst Matkins died Thursday, November 10, 2005, at Rex Hospital, Raleigh, NC, following a critical illness of three days. She was 35.
A native of Charlotte, N.C., she was born January 14, 1970, to Ronald Hal Propst and Madge King Propst (now deceased). She married Richard Lewis Matkins on April 3, 2004. A graduate of Garinger High School in Charlotte, she was member of the Honors Society and played on the tennis team. She also was a Girl Scout. She graduated from N.C. State University, Raleigh, in 1992 with a BA degree, and an M.Ed degree in 2002. She was a National Board certified teacher. During Margaret’s twelve years as a teacher at Broughton High School in Raleigh, she taught French and Social Studies, coached the swim and dive teams, and advised the Student Council. Earlier this year, she was nominated for the Outstanding Teacher Award from the Wake County PTA Council, and was named the 2005 Teacher of the Year for Broughton High School. Margaret was recognized last spring for a decade of leadership and service to Youth and Government by the YMCA of the Triangle.
Margaret’s love, enthusiasm, and generosity reached far and wide, particularly among young people. When she was not teaching, motivating, and inspiring students in and out of the classroom, Margaret impacted many as camp counselor and summer swim coach. Those she taught and coached will long remember moments of gentle encouragement, profound compassion, and sincere joy. Her ability to develop deep and lasting relationships touched all who were fortunate enough to come into contact with her. Margaret’s giving spirit united multitudes of friends and loved ones, all of whom learned to share more completely, serve more willingly, and love more deeply.
Margaret is survived by her husband, Richard Matkins ; her father, Ron Propst of Charlotte; brother and sisterin-law, Mark and Kim Propst of Belmont, N.C.; brother and sister-in-law, Tim and Wendy Propst of Asheville, N.C.; sister, Cindy Propst of Highlands, N.C.; parents-in-law, Don and Ruth Matkins of Burlington, N.C.; sister-in-law, Susan Matkins King and husband, Jeff of Mooresville, N.C.; nephews, Michael Propst , Nathan Propst , Ben Propst , Bryant King; nieces, Caitlin Propst , Hayden Propst ; and greatniece, Juliana Ollis.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Madge K. Propst .
The family will receive friends today, November 13, from 6 until 8 p.m. at Brown-Wynne Funeral Home, 300 St. Mary’s Street, Raleigh. A memorial service will be at Edenton Street United Methodist Church, Raleigh, Monday, Nov. 14, at 5 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Margaret Propst Matkins Memorial Fund, United Methodist Foundation, P.O. Box 10955, Raleigh, NC, 27605. Tributes may be made at www.brownwynne.com 3, Margaret Joanne Propst Matkins