Born in Dallas, Texas she was the daughter of the late George B. and Margaret Ellen (Schultz) Williams.  Raised and educated in Houston she graduated from San Jacinto High School at the age of 16.  She graduated from Rice University in Houston, Texas, Phi Beta Kappa.

 

In 1943 Margaret moved to San Francisco with her husband Jim while he served in the Pacific Theater during World War II.  Upon his return from active duty they moved to Concord, MA.  After raising their four children and working with Jim in his horticultural publishing business, she entered Harvard Divinity School while husband Jim was busy filming Crockett’s Victory Garden for PBS.  Margaret graduated from Harvard with a Master of Divinity where she was the recipient of the Billings Prize for Preaching.  She went on to receive her Doctorate in Theology from Andover Newton Theological School.  Following the death of her husband Jim, she served as pastor of Edwards Church in Framingham for 15 years.  In 1988 she married Frederick E. Dickerman, who died in 2000.

 

Upon her retirement she joined the staff at the Trinitarian Congregational Church in Concord as a part-time Pastoral Care Associate, a role that fed her passion for being with and caring for people.  She often visited shut-ins and convalescents, administered counseling and participated in worship services.  Margaret also facilitated a weekly prayer group and administered sacraments.  Her devoted ministry involved her presence to others at times of loss – loss of friends, family members, sight, hearing, mobility or independence.  Among her most meaningful times of presence occurred when someone went through the ultimate experience of giving up life itself. 

 

As an Associate Pastor at the Trinitarian Congregational Church she offered her presence during times of prayer, bible study, worship, retreat, counseling, and visitation.  She was always present to those during their times of need, rejoicing, crises, boredom, depression, illness, pain, bereavement and loneliness.  Her love, devotion and kindness will be missed by many within the community.

 

She is survived by her children, Carol E. Crockett, Robert B. Crockett, Jean E. Crockett and Mary M. Crockett.  She is also survived by her grandchildren Stacy Pigott Slack, David C. Pigott, Laurel Crockett Rector, Rigel E. Crockett, Wesley J. Ritchie, Haley J. Ritchie and Marnie M. Ritchie and her great-grandchildren Mason Slack, Miranda Slack, Luke Rector, London Pigott and Zella Crockett.  She was also the sister-in law of Bernice Williams Judy of Texas and sister of the late George B. Williams Jr.

 

A Memorial Service celebrating Margaret’s life was held on Friday, August 16, 2013 at 2:00 pm in the Trinitarian Congregational Church, 54 Walden St., Concord.  Relatives and friends are kindly invited.  Internment was private in Sleepy Hollow Cemetery, Concord.

 

Gifts in her name may be made to the Jim Crockett Fund, c/o US Trust Co., 100 Westminster St., Providence, RI 02903 or the Trinitarian Congregational Church, 54 Walden St., Concord, MA 01742. 

 

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