Madge Kilgore

Madge Marie Givens Kilgore, 88, went home on the wings of angels on Tuesday, June 18, 2013, at NHC Parkwood.Born in Pikeville, she was a long time resident of Victoria, Tenn., before spending her final years in East Ridge. She was a lifelong member of Fairview Union Church.Mrs. Kilgore was predeceased by her husband, Bea; son and daughter-in-law, Wayne and Carol Frazier Kilgore; parents, Harvey and Lunie Givens; and brother, Leonard Givens.She was a wonderful Mom to her daughter and son-in-law, Debbie and Ray Cecil, of East Ridge, Granny to her granddaughters, Amber Cecil York, of Cumming Ga., Misty Kilgore (Frank) King, of Chattanooga; great-granddaughter, Caitlyn York; Also survived by sister, Marguerite Smith, of East Ridge; special niece, Jean Walston and several other nieces and nephews.Family will receive friends 3-8 p.m. CDT Friday, June 21, 2013. Funeral services will be at noon CDT Saturday, June 22, 2013, in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Dennis Kilgore officiating.Interment to follow at Laynes Chapel Cemetery.Pallbearers will be Ray Cecil, Frank King, Randall Reeves, Gary Walston, Joe Smith Jr., Sam Kilgore.Honorary pallbearers will be Daniel Walston, Michael Cecil and Bob Peck.The family would like to extend special thanks to the nurses, CNAs and staff at NHC Parkwood, station four, for their loving care of our Mom through these last months.Share memories and photos at www.whitwellmemorialfuneralhome.com.Arrangements are by Whitwell Memorial Funeral Home, 423- 659-7777.