Margaret Chestnut

Margaret Chestnut, 90, wife of Wayne Chestnut, passed away at Embrace Hospice House on Friday, January 21, 2022. Born August 8, 1931, in Aynor, Margaret was the daughter of the late Herbert Tarte and the late Annie Tarte.  In addition to her parents, Margaret was predeceased by her 1st husband, Hughey Rogers; her brother, Bill Tarte; brother-in-law, Don Roush; and sister-in-law, Paula Edwards. Margaret was a 1949 graduate of Aynor High School.  She was the first employee of Anderson Brothers Bank in Aynor and retired after over 40 years’ service.  In addition, she owned her own Tax Service.  She was a gifted musician who played the organ and the piano.  Margaret was an active member of Aynor United Methodist Church.  She was previously a member of First Baptist Church Conway and Aynor First Baptist Church, both of which she served in many roles.  Margaret was also very involved with the Theatre of the Republic in Conway, she served as an officer in the Horry County Historical Society in Conway, and also served on Aynor Town Council for several years. Survivors include her husband, Wayne Chestnut; her son Alan Rogers and his wife Yolanda of Surfside Beach; her grandson, Alex Rogers of Thailand; her brother, Fred Tarte (Gail) of Aynor; her sister, Allene Roush of Surfside Beach; her sister, Linda Terry (Dickie) of Columbia; and her sister, Judy Johnson (Dale) of Longs; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. She will be missed by all who knew her. Funeral Services will be held 2:00 PM, Tuesday, January 25, 2022, at Aynor United Methodist Church with the Rev. Kelly Snellgrove officiating. Burial will follow at Aynor Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Aynor United Methodist Church beginning at 1:00 PM prior to the service on Tuesday. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial donations be made to Aynor United Methodist Church, PO Box 348 Aynor, SC 29511.

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