After public school, Margie attended the University of North Carolina and graduated with a Physical Therapy degree. She joined the U.S. Air Force as a physical therapist and was stationed at Sheppard AFB, Texas where she met Robert “Bob” Raborn Jr. They married on Sept. 24, 1965. Two children, Robin and Robert, followed soon after in 1968 and 1969. Margie left the military to devote her time and energy to being a loving mother, wife, and homemaker.

After moving to many different places through the military, both internationally and stateside, Margie’s family returned to Texas after Bob’s retirement and they eventually landed in Alleyton, Texas where she and Bob have lived for the past 28 years. Her 59-year marriage was filled with love, respect, and shared religious and political views. She stayed active in her community and always tried to make things better for others.

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Margie is preceded in death by her parents, Gary and Frances Oliver. She is survived by her sister, Mary Frances Spencer, her husband, Robert Edwin Raborn Jr., her children, Robert Edwin Raborn III and Robin Estelle Raborn-Smith and husband Brian Smith.

Margie went to be with the Lord on May 15, 2025, at the age of 83 after succumbing to the ill effects of Alzheimer’s and a recent fall resulting in a broken collarbone. The family is thankful for the Hospice caregivers who professionally and graciously took care of the whole family, especially Amanda, Myeshia, and Kelly. Donations to Brazos Valley Hospice in her honor would be greatly appreciated, 1048 N. Jefferson St., La Grange, Texas 78945.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, June 21, at 2 p.m. at Henneke Funeral Home in Columbus, with Walt Glascock officiating. The visitation will be held from 1-2 p.m. Online condolences may be given at www.hennekefuneralhome. com.