Margaret Ann Smith Kilgo age 90 of Arley, Alabama passed away February 26, 2026. She was born April 4th, 1935, in Ardell, Alabama.
Margaret was proceeded in death by her parents Armie E. and Pernie Smith, husband John Kilgo, sisters, Peggy Collins and Juanita Harbison, daughters, Cindy Calvert, Nann Jones, Rhonda Hogland and grandson Robbie Calvert.
She is survived by her brother Ron Smith, son, John Keith Kilgo, grandchildren, Jeremy Hogland, Jennifer (Ryan) Woodard, Dustin (Mia) Jones, Josh Hogland, Clint Jones, nine great grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren, and a host of loving relatives and friends. Margaret’s life began on a farm and she was the third child born in her family. Church was a big part of her life and she always said that growing up, “If the doors were open, we were there.” Bethany Baptist Church was her church home for many years and she often told about how her parents worked hard selling calves, cotton, and pigs to help build the church.
She graduated from Cold Springs High School in May of 1953 and married John Holland Kilgo on July 2, 1953. They were married 60 years until his passing in 2013. They loved traveling, spending time with family, and serving in the church together for many years. She was also very passionate about her job as a school bus driver for 26 years. Known to her family as “Granna”, she always had an open door and a roast on the stove for anyone to come for lunch! She had a love that ran deep for her family and having them come over, eat, and spend time was one of her greatest joys. As the matriarch of her family, she made a lasting imprint on the hearts of all who knew her, and her love will continue to guide us for generations to come. We find peace knowing she is now reunited with all of our loved ones in Heaven.
