Margaret Billington, age 93, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Saturday, January 3, 2015, at Good Samaritan Regional Health Center in Mt. Vernon, Illinois.
Margaret was born December 28, 1921, in Flora to Frank Engelmeier Sr. and Ellen Elizabeth (Dunigan) Engelmeier.
She was employed by Andy’s Market for many years and was a member of Oak Street Southern Baptist Church. Margaret enjoyed time with her grandchildren and looked forward to Sunday morning church services at Flora Gardens Care Center.
She is survived by her daughter: Mary Ellen (husband Terry) Gidcumb of Flora; grandson: Chad (wife Susan) King of Flora; great-grandson: Vince (wife Danielle) King of Xenia; brother: Harvey (wife Jean) Engelmeier of Flora; sister: Bernadine Landreth of Flora; sister-in-law: Dorothy Engelmeier of Flora; and nephew: Mike (wife Kris) Engelmeier of Flora. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother: Frank Engelmeier; and sister: Evelyn Engelmeier.
A funeral service for Margaret Billington will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, January 6, 2015, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Interment will be in Elmwood Cemetery. Visitation is from 10-11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorial donations are suggested to Oak Street Southern Baptist Church. To share a memory or condolence with the family, visit www.frankandbright.com.