Margaret Sullivan Wilborn
1920-2015
Margaret Brice Sullivan Wilborn passed away peacefully into the waiting arms of her Savior and Lord, Jesus Christ on May 25, 2015. She was born in Corsicana, Texas on April 15,1920 to John H. Sullivan and Irma Galloway Sullivan.
Margaret attended public schools in Corsicana and graduated Summa Cum Laude from The University of Texas at Austin with a Bachelor’s degree in English and a minor in Music. She was a member of Phi Beta Kappa and Mortar Board. After graduation from UT, Margaret worked for The Texas Railroad Commission in Austin. She moved to Houston where she worked for seven years as the executive secretary to Mr. Hines Baker, President of Humble Oil and Refining Company (now, Exxon Mobil).
On moving to Houston, Margaret became a member of First Presbyterian Church. Her love of music led her to join the Chancel Choir at FPC where she was introduced to William A. “Bill” Wilborn, D.D.S. They married in November of 1953. Margaret and Bill were married for 27 years until he died in February 1981. They made their home in Houston and had two children, William Brice and Susan “Susie”. After the children were in school, Margaret began a 20 year career in teaching with the Houston Independent School District, first as a substitute teacher and later as a full time English teacher at Fondren Jr. High School (now Fondren Middle School) serving as the English Department Chairman for several of those years. After she retired from teaching Margaret continued her involvement with the Chancel Choir at FPC and began volunteering in the Music office / library, a job that gave her great joy. Margaret’s life reflected her strong faith and trust in Jesus, her gentle spirit, her love of learning and teaching, and her devotion to family and friends.
Margaret S. Wilborn was preceded in death by her husband, Bill; brother, John H. Sullivan of Dallas; and brother and sister-in-law Bruce M. and Betty Sullivan of Corsicana. She is survived by her children Brice Wilborn and wife Denise; and Susie Moore and husband John, all of Houston; grandsons, Joseph Wilborn of Austin; Bill Moore and wife Kristen of Vancouver, BC, Canada; Steve Moore and wife Alex of Houston; and Charlie Moore of Houston; greatgranddaughter, Gabriella Moore of Vancouver. She is also survived by her sister and brother-inlaw Louise and Jim Yancey of Dallas; brother and sister-inlaw George and Mary Morgan Sullivan of Fort Worth; and sister-in-law Mary Irene Sullivan Winniford of Dallas as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
The family would like to express their gratitude to the wonderful team of ladies from Encore Caregivers: Linda, Kathleen, Loicy, Sharonda, Penny, Sheila, and Kate for their kindness and gentle care over the past three years.
After a private burial at Memorial Oaks Cemetery, a memorial service will be held at 11:30 AM on Saturday, May 30, 2015 in the sanctuary of First Presbyterian Church Houston, 5300 Main Street.