MARGARET JO LANGFORD GAILEY, 91, passed
away peacefully on July 21, 2025, at her home in
Strawn, TX.
Born on Feb. 4, 1934 in LaCasa, TX to Marlow & Ruth
Langford. Margaret lived a long and meaningful life
rooted in faith and family. Margaret was preceded
in death by her beloved husband of sixty-five years,
Bob Gailey (RHS-1951). They
both attended Ranger High School in the Class of 1951
at Ranger, TX.
A devoted member of Leon River Cowboy Church, Margaret's
faith was the cornerstone of her life. She loved Jesus
with a deep & steady devotion-a quiet faith that shaped
how she lived, how she loved, and how she showed up for
others. Her spiritual foundation overflowed into the
lives of her children, grandchildren, great-grand-
children, and great-great-grandchildren. Her legacy is
one of unwavering love and steadfast belief.
Margaret found joy in the simple beauty of life-especially
in bluebonnets blooming in the Spring. She had a passion
for hunting arrowheads and loved to fish. She also held
a lifelong affection for the Texas Rangers baseball team.
Family was at the heart of everything Margaret did. She is
lovingly remembered by her children: son Bobby Gailey and
his two daughters and six grandchildren; son Nicky Gailey
& his wife Jackie, their three children, six grandchildren,
and two great-grandchildren; daughter Debbie Gailey, her
daughter and two grandchildren; son Larry Gailey and his
wife Peggy, their two sons and six grandchildren; daughter
Becky Koerner and her husband Billy, their three children
and four grandchildren; and daughter Gayla Galyean and her
husband Doug, their four children and six grandchildren.
Margaret is survived by her brother Terry Langford and his
wife Lisa, brother Ronnie Langford and his wife Rosemary,
along with numerous nieces and nephews.
Known affectionately as "Nana," Margaret's presence was a
source of comfort and strength to those around her. Her
home was a gathering place filled with laughter, stories
from generations past, warm meals shared around the table,
and an abiding sense of love that welcomed all who entered.
Margaret's life was a testament to enduring faith & unconditional
love-a quiet but powerful force that shaped generations. May
her memory bring comfort to all who knew her.