Florence, South Carolina, October 17, 2025
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Marguerite Register Alphin, a 90-year-old resident of Florence, South Carolina, passed away peacefully in her sleep. Known for her dedication as a wife, mother, and community member, she contributed significantly to her local church and family. A beloved figure, her legacy of kindness and nurturing continues through her family and friends. The funeral will be held at Tyndall Funeral Home in Mount Olive, NC.
Florence, South Carolina – Marguerite Register Alphin, a long-time resident of Florence, passed away peacefully in her sleep on October 10, 2025, at the age of 90. She was remembered as a devoted wife, mother, and member of her community.
Born in Rose Hill, North Carolina, Marguerite was the daughter of the late Edwin Lee Register, Sr. and Mildred Brown Register. She spent her childhood attending Dobson Chapel Baptist Church in Duplin County and contributed to her family’s country store at Register’s Crossroads, where she became known for serving cold ice cream to patrons on Sunday afternoons.
Marguerite attended East Carolina University for one year before marrying her high school sweetheart, John Gilbert Alphin, from Mount Olive, NC. After her marriage, she dedicated herself to being a loving wife and homemaker while also working in a family business in Kure Beach, NC. Her nurturing presence provided stability and love to her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, reflecting the qualities of a wife of noble character as described in Proverbs 31.
In her community, Marguerite was a cherished member of Central United Methodist Church, where she was involved in various activities throughout her life, including teaching children’s Sunday School, participating in Methodist Youth Fellowship, and supporting local Boy Scouts. She was also a member of the United Methodist Women and made contributions to numerous church initiatives.
Marguerite was preceded in death by her parents, her beloved husband Dr. John Gilbert Alphin, her son John Gilbert Alphin Jr., grandson Clayton Moore Alexander, and her brother Edwin Lee Register Jr.
She is survived by her son Gilbert Edwin Alphin and his wife Karen Rud Alphin of Kure Beach, NC. Her daughters include JoAnn Alphin Alexander of Florence, SC, Callie Frances Bailey and her husband Joseph Ryan Bailey, as well as Anita Alphin Bryan and her husband William Smith Bryan Jr., who reside in Mount Pleasant, SC. Additionally, she is survived by her sister Edith Register Brinkley of Teachey, NC, and sister-in-law Catherine Blanchard Register. Several in-laws and numerous nephews, nieces, and cousins also hold her memory dear.
The funeral services for Marguerite will be conducted on Wednesday, October 15, at Tyndall Funeral Home in Mount Olive, NC, at 2:00 PM, officiated by Rev. Wanda Simmons. The visitation will take place one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Following the service, a graveside burial will be held at the Gilbert and Eva Alphin Family Cemetery on Alphin Road in Mount Olive, NC.
Background Information
Marguerite Register Alphin’s life was marked by her commitment to family and her active role in church and community service. Having lived in Florence for many years, she became a beloved figure known for her kindness and dedication to nurturing her loved ones. This legacy lives on through her family and friends, who remember her as a source of inspiration and strength.
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Marguerite Register Alphin passed away at the age of 90.
The funeral services will be held at Tyndall Funeral Home in Mount Olive, NC.
She is survived by her son and daughters, along with numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She was actively involved in Central United Methodist Church, teaching Sunday School, participating in church programs, and supporting youth activities.
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- Goldsboro Daily News: Marguerite Register Alphin
- Wikipedia: Obituary
- Legacy: John Alphin Obituary
- Google Search: John Alphin
- FITSNews: Phil Noble Loses It
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Funeral Customs
- Goldsboro Daily News Blog Index
- Google News: Marguerite Register Alphin
- Legacy: John Alphin Obituary Page
- Google Scholar: Community Service
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