Margaret Marie Stinnett, age 79, of Newport, passed away Saturday, November 14, 2009 at her home.

She was a member of Cosby Missionary Baptist Church where she served as pianist.

She was preceded in death by her husband Clinton Stinnett, parents Joseph and Mattie Norris Crawley, and brother Gordon Crawley.

She is survived by her daughters Brenda Burgess and husband Billy of Newport, and Melissa Singleton and husband Sammy of Burlington, NC; grandchildren Electra Squire and husband Harry of Memphis, TN, and Brandon Singleton of Burlington, NC; great-granddaughter Degan Hubbard of Memphis, TN; also nieces, nephews, other family and friends including special friends Diane Whipple and Roger and Christine Stokely.

Funeral services were held at 7:00 p.m. Monday, November 16, 2009, in Manes Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Cleo Williamson and Rev. James Prince officiating.

Burial will be at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 18, 2009, in the Hartsell Cemetery.

The family received friends from 5-7 p.m. Monday prior to the funeral services.

Family and friends may sign online at www.manesfuneralhome.com.

Manes Funeral Home is in charge.