Margaret Acree Gaskins, 90, of Russell Springs KY passed away on Friday, September 3, 2021 at Fair Oaks Health and Rehabilitation in Jamestown, KY. Born on July 25, 1931 in Russell Springs, KY, she was a daughter of the late Elmer and Algie Hughes Wilson. 

Margaret enjoyed studying nutrition, spending time outdoors, and was a member of Gideon’s Auxiliary International. She volunteered for many years at the Russell County Hospital Auxiliary Services. She was very proud to be a life-long member of Fairview Baptist Church, where she enjoyed teaching Sunday School and Bible School. Margaret and her late husband, Ed, were humanitarians who volunteered, contributed, and donated to many causes in the community. Margaret truly had a servant’s heart for those in need around her, but most of all, she dearly loved her family.

SURVIVORS:

1 son: Robert Acree of Knoxville, TN

2 daughters: Kathy (Tony) Tupman of Jamestown, KY; Sharon Acree of Russell Springs, KY

2 step-sons: Steve (Mary) Gaskins of Louisville, KY; Michael (Liz) Gaskins of Justin, TX

2 step-daughters: Kathie Andrew of Russell Springs, KY; Jeneal (Tim) Loy of Nancy, KY

9 step-grandchildren & 4 step-great grandchildren

In addition to her parents, Margaret was preceded in death by her first husband, Clifford Acree, who passed away November 17, 1959; her second husband, Edvert “Ed” Gaskins, who passed away January 6, 2018; a son, Montie Acree; a granddaughter, Joni Tupman Campbell; 6 brothers: Bryon Wilson, Kenny Wilson, Leon Wilson, Phillip Wilson, Brigham Wilson, and Gloyne Wilson; and 2 sisters: Barbara Montgomery and Gay Hadley.

Funeral Service: Monday, September 6, 2021 at 1:00pmCT at Bernard Funeral Home with Bro. Bill Mullins officiating

Burial: Russell Springs City Cemetery

Visitation: After 11:00amCT on Monday

Pallbearers: Tony Tupman, Larry Bernard, Tim Loy, Jacob Loy, Matthew Loy, and Marshall Sample

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Gideon’s International.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Bernard Funeral Home in Russell Springs, KY.