Margaret "Margy" Ann Gweyn (Rainey) Gilkerson

Margaret Ann Gweyn (Rainey) Gilkerson, lovingly known as Margy, was born on March 18, 1949, at Beaver Valley Hospital in Martin, Kentucky, to Audrey Newsome and Lee Roy Rainey. Her family moved from Eastern Kentucky to Ohio when she was just two years old, but her Kentucky heritage remained an important part of who she was.

Margy passed away on October 28, 2026, at the age of 77, leaving behind a loving family and many friends whose lives she touched.

On September 14, 1968, Margy married Jack in Columbus, Ohio. Together they shared 58 years of marriage, building a life centered on love, family, faith, and countless memories.

Margy was a devoted mother to their three children: Matt Gilkerson, Leah Breakey, and Katrina Beattie. Her family was always at the center of her life, and she took great joy in watching her children and grandchildren grow, participate, and succeed.

A homemaker since June 1970, Margy devoted much of her life to caring for her family and creating a home filled with love.

Margy had a competitive spirit and enjoyed a good challenge. Whether playing golf, bowling, pickleball, or participating in card games such as Euchre and Wizard, she loved the opportunity to compete and have fun. But what she enjoyed even more was watching her children and grandchildren participate in their own activities. She loved attending their ball games, dance recitals, and band performances, and she was always their biggest cheerleader.

Margy and Jack enjoyed traveling and exploring many places together. Of all the places they visited, Hilton Head held a special place in her heart, particularly the memories made there with her children and grandchildren.

Her Faith

Margy loved the Lord. Her faith was an important part of her life. She genuinely cared about others, and she cared deeply.

She was a member of Genoa Baptist Church in Westerville, Ohio. She also cherished her small group Bible study and the fellowship she shared with all the members of that group. The friendships, encouragement, and spiritual connections she found there were very special to her.

Family

Margy is survived by her husband, Jack; her three children, Matt (Jody), Leah (Kevin), and Katrina (Chris); and her seven grandchildren, listed in birth order:

Kalin(Michael), Loralei (Josh), Cam, Eli, Cooper, Kendall, and Kenna.

She is also survived by her great-granddaughter, Maleah Jay.

Margy is further survived by her older sister, Isabella (Mike) Lawwell and her younger brother, Rob Rainey.

She also leaves behind her dear friend, Connie Cook, who had been her best friend since junior high school. Their friendship spanned a lifetime and was a very special part of Margy’s life.

Margy will be remembered for her loving heart, her competitive spirit, her devotion to her family, her faith, and the many ways she made life more meaningful for those around her.

A visitation will take place at Schoedinger Worthington, 6699 N. High St. on Friday, November 6th from 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm.

A funeral service will take place the following day on Saturday, November 7th at 11am at Genoa Baptist Church, 7562 Lewis Center Rd with a reception to follow. Private burial will take place at Africa Cemetery.