Altavista……..Margie Johnston McCrickard, age 81 of Altavista, died Tuesday, November 6, 2018 at Autumn Care of Altavista.

Born March 12, 1937 in Pittsylvania County, she was a daughter of the late Richard Lee Johnston and Mary Mildred Marlow Johnston. Mrs. McCrickard was predeceased by her husband of 57 years, Richard Carroll McCrickard and her sister, Bernice Atkinson. She was a member of Altavista Church of Christ and was a home maker. Mrs. McCrickard loved playing the piano for her church, sewing, painting and gardening.

She is survived by two sons, Robert W. McCrickard and wife, Lynn of Altavista and Patrick Reed McCrickard of Hurt; one daughter, Melba M. Reedy and husband, Matt of Altavista; one brother, Ronald Johnston of and wife, Linda of Altavista; and four grandchildren, Mehgan McCrickard, Lauren Terry, Leah Revelle and Evan Reedy; and 8 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 a.m. Friday, November 9, 2018 at Colbert-Moran Chapel by Larry Evans, Minister and Lory Brafford, Minister.  Burial will follow in Liberty Memorial Cemetery.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service from 10 to 11:00 a.m. Friday, November 9, 2018 at Colbert-Moran Funeral Home.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the American Cancer Society, 2050 Langhorne Rd. #201 Lynchburg, VA 24501 or to the Alzheimer's Association, 1022 Commerce St. #3C, Lynchburg, VA 24504.

Colbert-Moran Funeral Home Gretna is assisting the family.  Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.colbertmoran.com.