Margaret Helen Wheat, 79, of Columbus, North Carolina, died Thursday, June 14, 2018, in her home.

Born in Scotland, she was the daughter of the late James and Jane Gilgannon Thomson. Margaret worked for IBM as a computer programmer.

She enjoyed golf and painting. She was a member of Tryon Country Club.

Surviving are her husband, Frank Wheat of the home; and a brother, Jim Thomson, of Scotland.

No local services are planned.

An online guest register is available at www.mcfarlandfuneralchapel.com.

McFarland Funeral Chapel & Crematory

Tryon