According to His will, Margaret Ann Shanklin, 69, peacefully transitioned to eternity on Thursday, January 4, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of unwavering Christian service, love, and devotion. Funeral Services will be Sunday, January 14, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. at Providence Missionary Baptist Church in Ethelsville, AL, with Rev. Robert Moore officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the church. Burial will follow after the service in Providence Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery.

Born on December 31, 1954, Margaret Ann was the second eldest of four children to Margie Ree Gardner Neal and David Neal in Liberty, Alabama. Throughout Margaret's life, the threads of care and support that she offered others were interwoven with threads of faith and dedication. Her role in the lives of family and friends extended far beyond conventional definitions. Whether through a warm smile, a lending hand, or a comforting word, Margaret was a source of solace and strength. Her commitment to helping others was not just a duty
but a heartfelt calling.

Professionally, she dedicated 20 years of her life to Weyerhaeuser, where she made lasting contributions and formed lifelong friendships. Margaret also showed her civic dedication with many years of service to her community as a devoted poll worker. Her retirement from Weyerhaeuser marked the end of a chapter but not the end of her impactful presence in the lives of those she touched.

Margaret was preceded in death by her beloved sister Dorothy Neal, brother David Earl Neal, son Clifton David Johnson, and nephew Marcus Neal.

She leaves to cherish her memory, daughter Kimberly (Samuel) Cheeks Tuscaloosa, AL, stepson Richard Shanklin; siblings Charles Neal Columbia SC, and Billy Ray (Rhonda) Neal McDonough, GA; five grandsons: Keon(Ansley)McCoy Clarksville, TN, Braxton(Tashanique) Johnson Tampa, FL, Chadwick Johnson, Millport, AL, Jaydavian Johnson, Tuscaloosa, AL, Titus Martin, Tuscaloosa AL; great-granddaughters: Janiyah, Zariyah, and Kylie; Aunt Joella Spencer, Tuscaloosa, AL; Uncle Jack(Margie) Neal, Jr. Liberty, AL; a niece Angela (Kelvin) Thorpe Woodbridge, VA; nephews Glenn Neal Stockbridge, GA, Aaron (Tyler) Neal Snellville, GA, Baron Neal Columbia, SC and Triton Neal Columbia, SC; best friend Linda Tellis, Liberty, AL; goddaughter Eliska Gardner, Liberty, AL; friend Marie Henry, Millport, AL; and cousin Vernie B. Connor, Liberty AL; her beloved canine Rex; great- nieces, great-nephews and a host of family, friends, church and community members.