Margaret Marie Osborne Icenhour

Margaret Marie Osborne Icenhour, age 94, of Mountain City, TN went home to be with the lord on Thursday, October 10, 2024 at her home. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joel Icenhour 2014; son, Billy Icenhour 2016; daughter, Brenda 2020; parents, William Presley Osborne and Kate Able Osborne; sisters, Birdie Winters, Alma Nichols, Rosa Lee Shores; brothers Charles, Lester and Liliard Osborne.

She is survived by her children, Mary Ann Gambill (Earl), Lois Hatfield (John), Lynn Osborne (Kim); daughter in law, Pat Icenhour; son in law, Paul Harper (Brenda); daughter in law, Phyllis Icenhour (Bill); grandchildren, Kim Hayworth (Kevin), Bev Gambill (Melanie), Sam Icenhour (Deena), Johnny Hatfield (Katherine), Wayne Gambill (Ladeana), Billy Icenhour (Jennifer), Shannon Hyatt (Jason), Billy Joel Hatfield (Anna), Dustin Osborne (Beth), Brad Lynn Osborne (Amanda), Rachel Osborne (Tim), Jana Osborne; step grandchildren, Scott Harper (Brenda and Paul Harper), Joseph (Amber), Sheena Smith; great grandchildren, Megan Adams (Matt), Zack Hayworth (Brittany), Sadie Visser (Derrick), Clay Fletcher, Connor Icenhour (Kayleigh), Samuel Icenhour (Eden), Anne Stewart, Everett and Frances Hatfield, Tyler, Bryson and Mason Gambill, Sam , Teddy and John Hyatt, Thurman , Rhiannon and Ryleigh Icenhour, Henry, Charlie and Pete Hatfield, Peyton, Knox, Flora and Holland Osborne, Sidney and Eva Glenn (Wayne and Ladeana); great great grandchildren, Knox, Behr, and Summit Hayworth, Cash and Caroline Adams, Parker and Patton Lundy, Lincoln Visser, Ellie Joel Icenhour and brother Callahan Icenhour due in December; special nieces: Shirley Potter, Judy and Joyce Icenhour; special nephews, Doug, Charles and Darrel Osborne and Douglas Winters; many other nieces and nephews; lifelong friend, Betty Kate Maze and the members of the Adult Women’s Sunday school class; special caregivers, Shannon Brown, Peggy Johnson and Callie Smith, and Gentiva Hospice

Margaret Icenhour was born on November 17, 1929 to William Presley Osborne and Kate Able Osborne. She was the youngest of seven children born in a log cabin in Laurel Bloomery, TN.

Margaret met the love of her life, Joel, at the age of twelve in a bean patch. He helped her pick her bushel and the romance began. They had been married for 69 years when Joel went to be with the Lord.

Margaret’s first job was at Leco as a seamstress. She went on to work for Levi Strauss until retirement. Margaret was also a valued caretaker of Iron Mountain Construction for over twenty years

Margaret loved a good yard sale and tending her booth at Collectables. She had a good eye for what was valuable. Margaret had a great sense of humor and loved to laugh.

Margaret and Joel were charter members of Calvary Baptist Church where she served faithfully her entire adult life. She was also a faithful member of the Calvary Women’s Circle and the Adult Women’s Sunday school class. She loved her church family. 

First and foremost she was Mommy and Mamaw. She loved her family with every fiber of her being. She prayed for and listened to each one of her five children and nearly fifty grandchildren, carrying their burdens as her own. She wanted to have a relationship with each one and wanted them to remember her. Most of all she wanted them to know Jesus.

Margaret leaves a legacy of love that will not be forgotten.

The family will receive friends from 1:00-2:30 p.m. Sunday, October 13, 2024 at Calvary Baptist Church. The funeral service will follow with Pastors Sam Icenhour and Steven Spencer officiating. The graveside service and burial will follow the funeral at Johnson Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Margaret’s grandsons and great grandsons. Honorary pallbearers are her sons-in-law.

At other times, friends and family may visit the home, 451 Hospital Road, Mountain City, TN 37683.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Calvary Baptist Church Awana, 1354 Cold Springs Road, Mountain City, TN 37683.

The family of Margaret Marie Osborne Icenhour has entrusted her services to Mountain City Funeral Home, 224 S. Church St., Mountain City, TN 37683.