Meet Margie McKenzie, a lifelong resident here in Somerville. She’s 87 years young, a graduate of Somerville High, and married 63 years to her lifelong best friend and husband John McKenzie. Right up to when John passed away a couple of years ago they served this community together for many years. In particular, cooking and serving at the local community church, which was open to anyone who just came by and dropped in. You can find Margie most every day down at the Florist shop Nellie’s Wild Flowers on Holland Street, which is run by Joyce her daughter.

Margie grew up and lived here all her life in the Davis and Porter Square area. What’s so unique about Margie is her oh so pleasant personality and huge smile she has for everyone. You can tell she likes everyone and is such a joy to talk to about Somerville and its past and present. Margie worked a long time for the old Boston Safe Company, but we hear her favorite job of all was being a homemaker and raising her daughter with her husband John. She is truly one of the most genteel and totally great ladies you will ever have the pleasure to meet. Walking in to her shop on Holland Street, you know that you have just met a very nice lady. Actually several, including daughter Joyce, who is always smiling. We have thought of Margie as a special lady for a long time, since we met her many years ago. We are proud to present her to you, our readers, as our choice as Person of the Week. Take a minute, stop in and meet her and find out why she’s one of Somerville’s hidden jewels.