Margaret McDiarmid House Dempster

Margaret McDiarmid House Dempster passed away on June 14, 2017. “Pego” was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Henderson Dempster, Jr.; son Robert H. Dempster, III; parents, Hazen Etnier House and Margaret McDiarmid House; and sister Mary Hazen Braswell. Born July 13, 1931 in Knoxville, where she grew up, Pego graduated from St. Anne’s School in Charlottesville, VA, and attended the University of Tennessee, where she was a member of Chi Omega. She was a member of, and served as President of, the Knoxville Junior League and Friends of the Library. She was also a member of the Girls’ Cotillion, the National Society of Colonial Dames of America, and several other organizations. A long time member of First Presbyterian Church, Pego served as a Deacon and an Elder, and was the chair of various committees. She also enjoyed a real estate career, primarily with Coldwell Banker- Wallace & Wallace. Pego enjoyed and was immensely proud of her children and grandchildren and also loved her friends, entertaining and travel. Pego is survived by her children: Kathryn Dempster Hall and husband Stephen of Knoxville; Hazen House Dempster and wife, Lisa, of Atlanta, GA; and Mary Dempster Driver and husband, Jason, of Brentwood, TN. Grandchildren: Dr Stephen David Hall, Jr. and wife, Brandy, Robert Matthew Hall, Peter McDiarmid Hall and wife, Jen, all of Knoxville; Sarah Hazen Dempster, Kathryn Brooks Dempster, and Amy Lynn Dempster, all of Atlanta, GA; Brent Henderson Driver and Lila Virginia Driver of Brentwood, TN; great-grandsons William Burton Hall and Holston Alexander Hall of Knoxville; sister-in-law, Alix Dempster of Knoxville, brother-in-law, Joe Dempster and wife, Bonnie, of Winston-Salem, N.C., and many nieces and nephews. The family would also like to give a special thanks to Amanda Davis for her love and care of our mother these last few years. Following a private burial, a Celebration of Life will be held at Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel on Tuesday, June 20, 2017, at 2:00 p.m., The Reverend Dr. William C. Pender officiating. Friends will be received after the service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to First Presbyterian Church of Knoxville, 620 State Street, Knoxville, TN 37902, or the charity of your choice. Online condolences may be made at www.rosemortuary.com

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Margaret McDiarmid House Dempster

June 14, 2017