Margaret Ann Donnelly, a woman of boundless grace and a heart defined by unconditional love, passed away peacefully on February 8, 2026, at the age of 93.

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Born on December 4, 1932, to Steve and Mary Ellen Cole, Margaret spent her life building a legacy of faith and family. To the world, she was Margaret or "Mickey," but to those who knew her best, she was Mom, Mamaw, and Grandma. Regardless of the title used, she deeply loved everyone who called her by those names, treating each relationship as a cherished gift.

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Margaret was a woman of profound faith. Her life was a living testament to her devotion to her Lord and Savior, reflected in a heart that was among the most loving and forgiving imaginable. She possessed the rare ability to see the best in everyone, offering a soft place to land for any soul in need of comfort or grace.

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She is reunited in peace with those who preceded her in death: her beloved husband, Joseph Donnelly; her parents, Steve and Mary Ellen Cole; her sister, Patricia Anderson; her daughter, Ellen Owen; her son, Jim Donnelly; and her grandson, Joey Donnelly.

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Her spirit lives on through the massive, loving family she spent nearly a century nurturing. She is survived by:  Her children: Bill Donnelly and his wife Elizabeth; Michael Donnelly and his wife Renee; and Ann Hoover.  Her legacy: 9 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, and 7 great-great-grandchildren, all of whom carry a piece of her kindness forward.

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Margaret's presence was a light in the lives of many, and her absence leaves a void that can only be filled by the countless memories of her warmth and the lessons of forgiveness she taught by example. She will be deeply missed by all who were blessed to know her.

Visitation will be 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Friday, February 13 at Ashby Funeral Home with a memorial service beginning at 2:00 p.m.