Margaret Dorton

Margaret Anne Jones Dorton, 81, of Danville, Va. died March 18, 2022 at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital. She was born on July 13, 1940 in Buchanan County, Va. to the late Blane Jones and Bertha Shrader Jones. Mrs. Dorton graduated from Averett College and was a teacher in the Danville elementary schools for a number of years. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church. She was predeceased by her husband, Charles Dorton and a grandson, Adam Winstead. Survivors include her three daughters, Karen Winstead (Clark), Nina Dorton, Mary Dorton; two grandsons, Ben Winstead (Amanda), Ethan Dorton (Rebecca), granddaughter, Tiffany Fulton (Justin); three great-grandchildren, Charlie Dorton, Rayah Winstead and Roman Simmons. Margaret enjoyed traveling with her husband of 62 years, Charlie. She was an avid reader. She loved sports, playing Bridge, her family and friends. A graveside service will be held Monday, March 21, 2022 at 2:00 pm at Highland Burial Park conducted by the Reverend Jeffrey Wright.