Magilene Doggett

Kernersville – Mrs. Magilene Stewart Doggett, 98, passed away August 26, 2020. She was born January 30, 1922 in Forsyth County, to the late Lillian Lucille Jones and Colonel Eugene Stewart. Magilene graduated from Gray High School in 1939. After moving to Greensboro in 1962, she became a faithful member of Faith Presbyterian Church. She worked for Friendly Ave. Baptist Weekday Learning Center from 1976-1996. She moved to Kernersville in 1998 to be close to family and joined Main Street United Methodist Church, where she enjoyed volunteering in the office and making crafts for her circle. Throughout all this time she continued to be an active member of First United Church of Christ Women’s Craft Class in Winston Salem. In addition to her parents, Magilene was preceded in death by her sister, Frances Cooke, brother in law, Edsel Cooke, brother, Cecil Stewart and sister in law, Jewel, and brother, C.E. Jr. Stewart, brother in law, Ed and sister in law, Elaine Doggett.

Surviving are; one son, Keith Doggett and his friend Brenda Whicker, one daughter, Tammy Foster and husband Chuck, two grandsons Scott Foster and wife Sarah, Brian Foster and wife Katlyn, two great grandchildren, Harper and Jude Foster, one sister in law, Libby Morgan, and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

With social distancing observed and masks requested, a graveside service will be held 5:00 PM Monday, September 7, 2020 in Waughtown Cemetery with Rev. Dale Hilton and Rev. Al Ward officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Main Street United Methodist Church Adult and Youth Mission Trips at 306 South Main Street Kernersville, NC 27284 or to Hospice of High Point at 1801 Westchester Drive High Point, NC 27262. The family would like to express their special appreciation to Hospice of High Point for their love and care. Hayworth-Miller Kernersville Chapel is assisting the Doggett family.