It is with heavy hearts that our family announces the passing of our beloved Margie Y. Canty, 71. Margie was called by the Master to accept her heavenly rewards on April 11, 2023.
Margie was predeceased by her parents, John H. and Naomi S. Cherry, and 5 siblings, Clara, Leslie, Reginald Sr., Carlton Cherry and Pamela Reese. She was educated in the Portsmouth School Public School system and graduated from I.C. Norcom High School, Class of 1969.
In the early 1970’s she served as American Legion’s Ms. Post 190. She retired from (G.E.) General Electric. However, being her own boss was her main goal and she achieved just that. In partnership with her husband, she owned and operated “Wash Tub Laundry Mat” on South Street and a Flea Market on Hartford Street. Together they were also successful real estate investors.
Left to cherish her memories are her loving husband of 53 years, Carey Canty; two sons; Jeremy Canty I (Tonya) and Kristopher Canty; three grandchildren, Jeremy Canty II (Derrica), Jasmine Canty and Tamaya Johnson; two great grandchildren, Jeremy Canty III and Nyomi Elliott; four siblings, Velma Banks (Clifton), Cynthia Bowser, Vinson Cherry (Rita), and Ronald Cherry (Kimberly); In-laws, Jacqueline Armstead (Van), Jo Anne Wilson, Willie Mae Bullock (Thomas), Cynthia Canty, Joannetta Knight (Phillip), Milton Canty (Gloria), Victor Canty, Deangelo Canty, and Cheryl Miles-Cherry; her best friend, Diann Roundtree Brooks and a host of family and friends.
