Margaret Muse

Obituary for Margaret Jones Muse

Margaret Jones Muse departed this life on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, and went home to be with the Lord. She was born on August 16, 1921, in Franklin County.

Margaret was one of twelve children born to the late Rev. James and Mary Saunders Jones of the Coles Creek area of Franklin County. She was united in marriage to her high school sweetheart, the late Charlie Muse, in 1953. Margaret was a proud graduate of Franklin County Training School. She dedicated many years of service to Bristol Manufacturing and later worked as a cosmetologist from her home, where she touched many lives with her care and kindness.

She leaves to cherish her precious memory: one son, Ronald Muse; daughter-in-law, Carol Leavelle Muse; son by love, Irwin Ward; and daughter by love, Sharon Ward. She is also lovingly remembered by her five grandchildren: Charles Muse, Lakeisha Muse Edwards, Jeff (Shannon) Hamilton, Monique Ward, and Irwin Ward, Jr.; and 10 great-grandchildren: Michael Edwards, Devin Edwards, Markus Hamilton, Briannah Hamilton, Aubrey Hamilton, Quinten Hamilton, Saniya Callaway, Trinity Cheyenne, Breonna Muse, and Malaya Muse.

Margaret also leaves behind a host of nieces, nephews, other family members, and dear friends who will continue to honor her legacy of love, strength, and faith.

She will be deeply missed and forever remembered.