Margaret Smith McCullough, 99, beloved mother and grandmother, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 2, 2009.

Born June 21, 1910 in Rockbridge County, a daughter of the late Ida Zollman Smith and Poague Smith, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph D. McCullough and sons-in-law, Vernon Ayers and Col. Jim London; sisters, Nettie Lotts, Lula Irvine, Mildred Irvine and Frances Agnor; brothers, John B., Robert G. and Albert P. Smith.

She was a member of Lexington Baptist Church.

She is survived by a son, Dr. Robert W. McCullough, and his wife, Lois, of South Boston; daughters, Carole Shorter, and her husband, Buck, and Barbara London of Lexington; and grandchildren, Lisa McCullough Green, Patrick Ayers, Ryan London, Lisa Ayers Davis, Tony Shorter, and Stephanie Shorter Maddox and six great-grandchildren; a sister, Helen Smith; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation occurred at the home of Barbara London, 400 Margaret's Lane, from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m., on Sunday, July 5. There will be a private burial followed by a memorial service at Lexington Baptist Church on Monday, July 6, at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Michael Wilburn officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Lexington Baptist Church or Patrick Henry Boys & Girls Plantation, Brookneal, VA.

Arrangements are being handled by the Harrison Funeral Home and Crematory, Lexington, Virginia.