Dorothy M.b. Maggs

Dorothy M.B. Maggs, age 82 of Murphy, NC, passed away Wednesday, May 7, 2008 at her home. Dorothy was born Sunday, May 10, 1925 in Mineola, Long Island New York to the late Herbert Bayard and the late Ella Havens Bayard. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother to her family; she previously worked as a legal secretary to the former Judge Florence Forgotson of Red Bank, NJ. Mrs. Maggs was a member and Deaconess of the First Baptist Church of Matawan, NY. and had served as a den mother with the Cub Scouts. She had moved to the Murphy area about ten years ago fromWall Township, NJ.

Survivors include: husband, Richard A. Maggs, Sr., son & daughter-in-law, Dr. Richard A. & Betty Ann Maggs Jr. of Milford, PA., son & daughter-in-law, Keith A. & Mary Maggs of Wall Township, N.J., and two grandchildren, Elleen & Andrew Maggs of Wall Township, N.J.

Funeral services will be held Monday, May 12, 2008 at 11:00 am at the Cochran Funeral Home Chapel with the Reverend Eddis Dockery officiating. Music will be provided by Mrs.Valerie Taylor.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home Sunday, May 11, from 4-8 pm.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Cochran Funeral Home of Murphy. You may send condolences to the family and sign the guest register at www.cochranfuneralhomes.com.