Margaret Louise Beckham, age 88, of Owenton, passed away Wednesday, December 1, 2017 at her home. Born May 26, 1929, in Owen County, She was the daughter of the late Russell and Aggie Redding Gaines. She was a homemaker and a member of Greenup Fork Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband of 72 years, Charles Beckham; her children, Wanda (Marshall) Carter of Vevay, IN, Betty (John) Ashley of Winchester, Charlene (Ray McNear) Goldsberry of Carrollton, Charlie (Lea Ann) Beckham of Owenton, Janie (Billy) Hampton of Richmond and Bobby (Amy) Beckham of Owenton. Also surviving are her brother, Harold (Angie) Gaines; sister-in-law, Jeanette Gaines; fifteen grandchildren; fourteen great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. McDonald & New Funeral Homes are in charge of arrangements. Family will receive friends at the Squiresville Baptist Church on Saturday, December 9th from 1-3pm. A memorial service will follow at 3pm with Bro. Craig Howard presiding.