Margaret Hilts Killough Obituary
With sadness, we share the passing of Margaret Hilts Killough of Cookeville, Tennessee. Margaret, born on May 26, 1948, passed away on July 16, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
Family, friends, and acquaintances remember Margaret for her warmth, thoughtfulness, and the moments shared together. While she will be deeply missed, the influence she had on the lives around her remains. Loved ones will reflect on the time spent together. Margaret’s memory will live on in the hearts of friends and family, a lasting reminder of the connections and experiences she brought to the world.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Carl Hilts and Grace Beach Hilts; her husband Jim Killough; and her brother Richard. She is survived by: her children, James Ryan Killough (Tom Christensen) of Orlando, Florida and Blythe Nilsson (John) of Cookeville, Tennessee; her grandchildren, Kenna Nilsson of Cookeville and Skylar Nilsson of Cookeville, Tennessee; and her cousin Jean Brooks of Florida.
