Margaret was born December 16, 1931 in Alpharetta, GA to the late Durrell and Idelle Francis and was the oldest of three children.
Margaret was married to Pete Austin for 66 years and they had three daughters. Margaret was a woman of tremendous faith and the heart of a servant. Her life bore the mark of a disciple of Christ as evidenced by her sacrificial love for all around her. To her family, friends, community and Church she was a constant support. She was a kind and compassionate woman and was regularly found serving others quietly. Her life was not always easy, but her faith was unwavering. She endeavored to raise her children in an environment of faith and because of her faithfulness in that she leaves a legacy of Christ followers for several generations.
Her parents, Durrell and Idelle Francis and her husband Pete Austin precede her in death.
Margaret leaves to cherish her memory her brothers Charles Francis married to Faye Francis and Jimmy Francis married to Pam Francis, her daughters Janice Austin, Sheila Gilstrap married to John Gilstrap and Phyllis Austin. As well as grandchildren Sonia Range married to Chad Range and Shawn Gilstrap and great-grandchildren Abigail (Abi) Range, Isabella (Izzy) Range, John Lawrence Range and Leila Gilstrap.
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