Margie Ruth Kilgore

Margie Ruth Kilgore, age 81 of Maryville, passed away November 30, 2021. She was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. She enjoyed gardening, reading, cooking, and going to garage sales. She loved her family and loved all family get-togethers. Preceded in death by her parents, John W. and Pearl Cooper of Andover, VA; spouse, James Kilgore; sister, Mary Cooper Halcomb of Kentucky. Survived by her daughter, Lisa Saffles of Maryville; sons, James Kilgore of Westfield, IN and Michael Kilgore of Maryville; sister, Judy Willingham of Douglasville, GA; brothers, Jack Cooper of Apopka, FL, Hugh Cooper of Columbus, GA, and Larry Cooper of Springfield, OH; grandchildren, Leslie, Rebecca, Sean, Megan, and Justin; great-grandchildren, Jayden, Avery and Benjamin; The family will receive friends on Sunday, December 5, 2021 from 1:00 pm until 2:00 pm in the Smith Trinity Chapel. A Celebration of Margie’s life will follow at 2:00 pm with Rev. Greg Long officiating. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Pleasant Grove Baptist Church 3736 Tuckaleechee Pike, Maryville, TN 37804. Condolences and memories may be shared through Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000, www.SmithFuneralandCremation.com To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Margie Ruth Kilgore please visit our Sympathy Store.