Margaret Noland Acker

Margaret Noland Acker, age 86, of Carrollton, AL died peacefully in her home on May 27, 2023 sur- rounded by her family. Funeral services were 3:00 pm Thursday, June 1, 2023 at Carrollton United Methodist Church with Rev. Bobby Boothe, Rev. Shawn McDaniel and Jacob Acker officiating. Burial followed in Marvin Chapel Cemetery with Skelton Funeral Home of Reform directing. Visitation was from 1:00 - 3:00 pm Thursday at the church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, George William “Billy” Acker; daughter, Amy Lynn Acker; her parents; brother, Buddy Noland; sisters, Peggy Noland Mullins (Gene) and Bobbye Ann Noland; son-in-law, Bill McGee and two great-grandchildren, Will Lilienthal and Carter McGee.

Survivors include her daughters, Teresa Arlene Barnett (Randy) and Sharon McGee Davis (Dale); two sons, Kenneth William Acker (Pam) and Michael Curtis Acker (LuAnn); beloved sister-in-law, Hattie Noland; ten grandchildren, Shannon Lilienthal (Morris), Jessica Pippen (Luther), April McDaniel (Shawn), Lauren Barnett, Dustin McGee (Haley), Luke Acker (Meghan), Alaina Acker, Caleb McGee (Alden), Hannah Whitney (CJ) and Jacob Acker (Carleigh); great-grandchildren, Devan (Brooklyn), Addyson, Noah, Mason, Hudson, Wyatt, Levi, Eli, John Tanner, Carson, Rosie, Reed, Micah, Atlee, Jude, GiGi, Adley, Colin, Bryce and Banks; great-great grandchild, Maverick and a number of nieces and nephews.

Margaret was born April 9, 1937 in Carrollton, Alabama to the late James Curtis Noland and Juanita Strawn Noland. She was happily married to Billy Acker for 51 years. She worked hard all her life in the garment industry, raising her children and assisting her husband around their home and family farm. She was simply Nanny to her grandchildren, who she loved fiercely, and played such an active role in their lives that she became fondly known as Nanny Acker to their friends, most of Carrollton and sur- rounding communities. An incredible cook, she was happiest when preparing a meal for her whole family to enjoy at her house for Saturday breakfast or Sunday supper. According to Nanny, no meal was complete without dessert and coffee. Toward the end of her life she enjoyed playing bridge and at- tending Senior Citizens luncheons and the family is grateful to the members of these groups for the love and care they showed her. Most importantly, she was an active member of Carrollton United Methodist Church and her family rejoices in knowing she was welcomed into Glory by her Savior.

Pallbearers were Dustin McGee, Luke Acker, Caleb McGee, Jacob Acker, Devan Barnett, Noah Mc- Daniel, Morris Lilienthal, Luther Pippen, Shawn McDaniel and C. J. Whitney.

Honorary Pallbearers were her church family, Dr. Parker and staff, her caregivers; Kim Price, Sara Sherrod and Sue McAteer, Hospice of West Alabama, special friends; Buddy and Melinda McDaniel, Micki Graham, Lucille Nance and her bridge club.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials to Carrollton United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 145, Carrollton, AL 35447, Hospice of West Alabama, 3851 Loop Road, Tuscaloosa, AL 35404 or to a charity of your choice.