1969
Margaret
2024
Margaret Crickman
December 31, 1969 — January 1, 2024
Margaret Anne "Snookie" Crickman (nee Trimmer) passed away on January 1, 2024 in Charleston, SC, at the age of 88. She was born on September 17, 1935 in Decatur, IL to Albert Ogden Trimmer and Albertha Irene Trimmer.
Margaret was a dedicated wife to Jerald Crickman, with whom she shared many years of marriage. Together, they raised four sons: Eric, Jerald Jr., Gordon and Adam. She was a hardworking individual who lived and worked on grain and livestock farms in La Place and Cerro Gordo, IL. Margaret was known for her large orchard and garden, where she provided for her family and farm workers. In addition, Margaret worked as a librarian at the Cerro Gordo Public Library for many years.
In 1982, Margaret relocated to Fredericksburg, VA. She enrolled at the University of Mary Washington, earning a Bachelor of Liberal Studies degree. Following graduation, she pursued a career in historical document preservation with the City ofFredericksburg, VA.
Margaret loved history. Her historic Fredericksburg home had served as a Union hospital during the Civil War. In her free time, Margaret enjoyed gardening and collecting antiques.
After retirement Margaret moved to the Charleston, SC area to spend time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Margaret will be dearly missed by her surviving sons, Jerald (Jana), Gordon (Dana) and Adam (Susan), along with her 9 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, and all who knew her. She was preceded in death by her son, Eric (Bonnie).
A service to celebrate Margaret's life will be held on May 11, 2024. She leaves behind a legacy of hard work, love for family, and a passion for preserving history.
Margaret was a dedicated wife to Jerald Crickman, with whom she shared many years of marriage. Together, they raised four sons: Eric, Jerald Jr., Gordon and Adam. She was a hardworking individual who lived and worked on grain and livestock farms in La Place and Cerro Gordo, IL. Margaret was known for her large orchard and garden, where she provided for her family and farm workers. In addition, Margaret worked as a librarian at the Cerro Gordo Public Library for many years.
In 1982, Margaret relocated to Fredericksburg, VA. She enrolled at the University of Mary Washington, earning a Bachelor of Liberal Studies degree. Following graduation, she pursued a career in historical document preservation with the City ofFredericksburg, VA.
Margaret loved history. Her historic Fredericksburg home had served as a Union hospital during the Civil War. In her free time, Margaret enjoyed gardening and collecting antiques.
After retirement Margaret moved to the Charleston, SC area to spend time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Margaret will be dearly missed by her surviving sons, Jerald (Jana), Gordon (Dana) and Adam (Susan), along with her 9 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, and all who knew her. She was preceded in death by her son, Eric (Bonnie).
A service to celebrate Margaret's life will be held on May 11, 2024. She leaves behind a legacy of hard work, love for family, and a passion for preserving history.
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