Margaret Gail Thrift, age 72, passed away on June 6, 2026. 

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Royce Thrift; her parents, John Arthur White, Minnie Renfroe, and James Renfroe; and her siblings, Donald White, Patsy Munch, Gene White, Beatrice Strickland, Rachel Smith, Mildred McDowell, and Levon Smith. 

She is survived by her children, Gayle (Ricky) Hudmon, James “Buddy” (Jennifer) Mehaffey, and Felicia (Jeff) Thrift; her grandchildren, Paige (Jamie) Musgrove, Payton Thrift, Nick (Katelyn) Turvin, Madison (Lex) Schaeffer, Dylan (Catie) VanHorn, and Todd (Jolie) Mehaffey; and her great-grandchildren, Paisley, Reese, Blakely, Callie, Nae, Hudmon, Eli, Owen, and soon-to-arrive Macie Lane. She is also survived by a very special sister-in-law, Ann White. 

Margaret, affectionately called Nanny, was the glue that held her family together. She loved spending time with her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and extended family, cherishing every opportunity to gather and make memories. Her family was her greatest treasure, and she made sure everyone knew they were loved. 

She will also be remembered for the simple things that made her smile: a good cold Coke, coking and caring for all of her family, a slot machine, and the laughter of her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Her warmth, strength, sense of humor, and unwavering love created a legacy that will live on through the many lives she touched.

Visitation will be Wednesday, June 10, 2026 in the Parlor at Frederick-Dean Funeral Home from 12:00p.m.-12:45p.m. CST with a Chapel service to follow at 1:00p.m. CST with Reverend Phillip Saylor officiating. Interment will be at Garden Hills Cemetery. 

The love, laughter, and memories she created will remain in the hearts of all who knew her. She will be deeply missed and forever loved.❤ 

 “Her children arise and call her blessed.” — Proverbs 31:28 

Pall Bearers - Nephews Junior Lee Trevor Lee Heath “Bubba” Lee Duane Guess Daryl Guess Lynn Thrift Ritchie Thrift

Frederick-Dean funeral home is assisting the family with arrangements.