Margaret Rosser-Tshaka

Margaret Denise Humphreys (Peggy) 69, of Canal Winchester, was born to Paul and Mabel Goodwin on September 4, 1944 in Columbus, Ohio. She departed this life on June 28, 2014 at her residence.

In addition to her parents, Margaret is preceded in death by her sister, Pauline Goodwin.

She is survived by her husband, Thomas Humphreys; daughter Robin Jackson and sons Andre (Kaye) Jackson and Mario Jackson; three brothers, Paul (Dolores) Goodwin, Eric Goodwin and Patrick (Rosalind) Goodwin; four sisters, Betty Thomas, Anita Goodwin, Patricia Moss, and Carol (Roger) Beneker. Also surviving are seven grandchildren; Damien Johnson, Brandon Senior, Malia Senior, Raven Szeto, Andre Jackson Jr., Tasia Jackson and Ryleigh Jackson.

Peggy obtained an Associate Degree from Columbus State Community College, and began her professional career in 1973 at CMACO as a Teacher/Center Manager. After several positions in the area of child and family services, she began her employment with Child Development Council of Franklin County, Inc., (CDC Head Start), as a Family Service Worker in 1993. Peggy was instrumental in recruiting families to open the Godman Guild Center located at 303 E. 6th Ave. She was the perfect candidate to build relationships between Head Start and the Godman Guild community. Often known as the energetic lady with the braids and raspy voice, Peggy was well known in the neighborhood. A true advocate, Peggy taught evening Parenting Classes and helped parents with GED, employment, housing and training programs.

After only 2 short years, Peggy was promoted to Family Service Supervisor, were she supervised a team of 9 Family Service Workers. Her leadership style was professional, candid and caring. Peggy had the canny ability to negotiate and get others to get the job done. In 1997, because of the wonderful relationship with Weinland Park Elementary, Peggy Rosser was a key member of the Project Reach Transition grant with Columbus City Schools.

Throughout her career with CDCFC Head Start, Peggy moved on to Social Service Manager, Partnership Manager and Area Manager. As Area Manager for the Partnership Program, Peggy lead a team of 10 staff to meet the needs of over 40 child care centers, serving over 700 Head Start children.

Her motto was Live, Laugh and Love and she strived everyday to find the perfect balance of all three. Her loving husband, family and coworkers will greatly miss Peggy's passion and drive!

Peggy was a very strong mother and grandmother to her children. She poured her support into their lives many times during her lifetime and we will miss her strength. We will miss most of all her passion for life, and her compassion for disadvantaged children everywhere. And we can never forget her enthusiasm for her beloved Ohio State Buckeyes!

Peggy was a very special daughter, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, wife, sister, aunt and friend and we will miss her dearly.
Visitations will be Wednesday, July 2, 2014 from 2:00-4:00 and 6:00-8:00 PM at Newcomer Funeral Home NE Chapel, 3047 E. Dublin-Granville Rd. Columbus, with a prayer service at 7:30 PM. Funeral mass will be Thursday, July 3, 2014 at 12:00 noon at Saint Dominic's Catholic Church, 453 N. 20th Street.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the: Joyful Inspiration Dance Ministry, 2946 Arendell CT. Columbus, OH 43231. To leave a special message for the family please visit www.NewcomerColumbus.com Columbus Dispatch