Margaret Thomas Shoptaw Gateley, 95, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday Evening , January 26, 2022 at her home.
She was born on February 17th, 1926, in Union City, Ky, to the late Robert C. and Lura Oldham Thomas.
She was a devoted Mammaw to her grandchildren, Blake Thomas Smith, Robert Shoptaw Jr., Kina Hagar (Gary), Annette Legako (Andy), David Shoptaw and Carol Anne Braswell (Matt); 12 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild. She touched many lives and will be remembered fondly by her family and friends.
She was a lifelong member of Union City Christian Church.
Margaret married Hersel Shoptaw in 1945 and they are survived by two children, a son Robert L Shoptaw (Lisa) and a daughter Ann Cline. Hersel predeceased in 1987.
Margaret married James Gateley in 1990 and they resided in Atkins,AR prior to his passing in 2007.
She enjoyed fishing, quilting, gardening, baking and playing cards with family and friends.
Due to Covid concerns, a private memorial service and burial will be held for the immediate family with arrangements by Lemley Funeral Home in Atkins with Rev. David Bishop officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the American Heart Association, 909 W. 2nd St., Little Rock, AR 72202.
Pallbearers will be Blake Thomas Smith, Robert Shoptaw Jr., Gary Hagar, Andy Legako and Matt Braswell.
Honorary pallbearers are David Shoptaw and Austin Smith.
Online obituary and condolences are available at www.lemleyfuneral.com.