Margaret Manning Johnson Graney, 62, of Charleston, West Virginia went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 27, 2024. She died peacefully in her home.

Margaret was born to Ethel Allie Manning Johnson and Donald Lee Johnson in Washington, DC on September 22, 1961. She joined her older sister and best friend, Laura.

A 1983 cum laude graduate of Transylvania University in Lexington, Kentucky, Margaret was an active member of the student body, serving in leadership roles including president of Delta Delta Delta Sorority.

Margaret started her career in sales with AM International Multigraphics where she met her future husband, Michael. Over the next several years and geographical moves, Margaret worked for the Defense Logistics Agency at the Navy Yard in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the State Journal in Beckley, WV, as bank credit analyst in Charlottesville, Virginia, and in Human Resources in Washington, DC.

Margaret and Michael were married on April 4, 1987, in Washington, DC and started their life together in Beckley, West Virginia. They moved to Charleston, West Virginia in 1991 where they got busy raising a family-Madison (1991), Max (1992) and Maggie (1994).  Margaret loved being a mother and focused her time being a loving mother, clever homemaker, and selfless volunteer. She enthusiastically became involved in school, athletic and church activities especially if they involved her family. Later, she followed her loving heart helping others in need and volunteered at Manna Meal eventually serving on the Board and becoming Board President.

In 2016, Margaret was diagnosed with oral cancer and began her eight-year courageous fight. Enduring multiple radical surgeries, she earned the title of “Warrior” and truly inspired her family and friends with her determination and hard work to battle this dreaded disease

Margaret was preceded in death by her father, Donald, her mother, Ethel, her aunts Laura Johnson and Marjorie Manning, her uncles Dr. Hugh Manning and Charles Manning.

Margaret is survived by her husband, Michael, daughter Madison (Kevin), son Max (Carson), daughter Maggie (Joe), and sister Laura Lee Johnson Faulkner (Tony) and many, many devoted family members, and friends.

A service to honor the life of Margaret will be held at First Presbyterian Church in Charleston, West Virginia at 11:00am on Saturday, September 14, 2024. Following the service, family and friends are invited to Edgewood County Club for a celebration of Margaret’s life.

In lieu of flowers or food (please, none) the family asks that you consider a gift to Manna Meal, the Margaret Manning Graney Endowment at the CAMC Cancer Center or First Presbyterian Church in Charleston, West Virginia.

Memories of Margaret may be shared by visiting www.snodgrassfuneral.com and selecting the obituary. Snodgrass Funeral Home, South Charleston, West Virginia is handling the arrangements.