Margo Low

Lillian Marguerite (Margo) Low was born May 1, 1928 in the Shiloh Community in South Monroe County Arkansas to Thomas Henry McKoy and Katie Pearl Jones McKoy. 

She began her education in the Blackton School, followed by Holly Grove Jr. High School and completed her high school education at Clarendon. Margo began furthering her education at Arkansas Tech University at Russellville for 2 years, then transferred to The University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, from which she graduated in 1951.  While in Fayetteville, Margo lived in the 4-H house, and was the first woman from Monroe County to graduate from U of A while residing in the 4-H house.  While studying in Russellville, she met the love of her life, Robert E. (Bob) Low Jr. Margo and Bob were joined in marriage at the Holly Grove Methodist church in June of 1956. 

Margo was a very active member in the community, and was named citizen of the year. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Brinkley for nearly 65 years. 

In 1977 Margo founded Low’s Bridal in Brinkley, Arkansas and was later awarded the Rose Award for Bridal Excellence while at market in Dallas Texas.  She later also received the Lifetime Achievement Award for Bridal at the Chicago Bridal Market. Margo was voted as a top 100 business women in the state of Arkansas. A love for people was always present.  

Margo is survived by her daughters Dorcas Low Prince (Stan Prince), and Rebecca Low (Keith Ohnmeis), a brother Thomas Lyle McKoy (Ellen), niece Christine McKoy, nephew John McKoy (Ady), and a host of cousins

Memorials may be given to Baptist Childrens Home in Monticello, Arkansas.