Margaret Frances Perry, Age 92, Lakeland, Florida, passed away into the arms of her Lord on November 22, 2023 at the Good Shepherd Hospice with family by her side. Margaret was born April 16, 1931 in Hollywood, Florida to Gerald and Gracie Williams. She was the second eldest of eight children. A long-time resident of Lakeland, she enjoyed spending time at Anna Maria Beach with family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, husbands, Elwood Smith and Gerald Perry, siblings Carlos Williams, Lee Williams, Lonnie Williams, Gerald (Junior) Williams and Geneva Jenks, daughters Shirley Smith, Brenda Prabhakar, son Larry Ray Smith. Survived by brothers Terry Williams (Bertha Mae) and James Earl Williams, daughters Karen Hartigan, Gloria Johnson, sons Glen and Rodney Smith. Visitation will be on Saturday, November 25th from 10-11am at Gentry-Morrison Southside Chapel, with service to follow at 11am. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to FB Northside Assembly of God to the building fund of a preschool to open in the fall of 2024. 411 Robson Street, Lakeland, FL 33805, 863-686-1977, Northsidelakeland@gmail.com