Margaret Israel

Margaret Allene Israel, 88, of Springdale, Arkansas passed away Thursday, April 30, 2026 in Springdale. She was born March 1, 1938 in Greenwood, Arkansas to Elmer and Goldie (Maestri) Cox. She was retired from Cox Communications and of the Methodist faith.

She is survived by two sons, David Israel and wife, Tamara and Jimmy Israel; two daughters, Marcia Walbe and husband, Curtis and Tina VanVoorst and husband, Arlin; fifteen grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Michael Israel and a granddaughter, Colette Israel.

Funeral service will be 10 a.m., Monday, May 4 at McConnell Funeral Home Chapel in Greenwood with burial at Liberty Cemetery. Viewing will be Sunday from 2 - 4 p.m. at the funeral home.

Pallbearers will be David Israel, Bill Frye, Benjamin Israel, Curtis Walbe, James Michael Israel and Jimmy Israel.

To share a memory or leave a message for the family please visit www.mcconnellfh.com.