Margaret Crutchfield Lipps

Margaret Crutchfield Lipps, a cherished family member, peacefully passed away at home on April 23, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. Born Margaret Marie Crutchfield on June 20, 1930, in Yoakum, Texas, she was the daughter of Cicero Cohron Crutchfield, Sr. and Melba Cannan Crutchfield. She was preceded in death by her beloved parents and two brothers, Cicero “C.C.” Crutchfield, Jr. (known affectionately as “Buddy”) and John R. Crutchfield.

Margaret’s journey began in Austin, Texas, where she moved in the first grade. She graduated from Austin High School in 1947 and later pursued higher education at the University of Texas at Austin, where she earned a degree in English in 1950. Her passion for teaching led her to Freeport, Texas, where she dedicated her career to educating senior high school students in English.

Beyond her teaching, Margaret was a talented musician. She began piano lessons at the age of six and continued to nurture her musical gifts throughout her life. She found immense joy in sharing her music with others, performing at church services, family gatherings, neighborhood holiday celebrations, and social events. Her musicality was especially evident in the duets she played with close friends.

Gardening was one of Margaret’s greatest joys. Over the years, she actively participated in various garden clubs and took immense pride in cultivating beauty, both in her home and in the world around her. At the spring nursery shows, she was often among the first to arrive, eagerly searching for new and exotic plants that would set her garden apart.

Margaret was an active and devoted member of St. Timothy on the Northshore Church. She served on the Memorial Garden Committee since its inception, a role that beautifully reflected her love for her Creator and her deep joy in gardening.

Margaret was involved in numerous organizations, including serving as a director on the Beau Chene Homeowners Association Board, a member of the St. Timothy on the Northshore Administrative Board, and a participant in various garden clubs, an investment club, a duplicate bridge group, and a ladies’ golfing group.

Margaret and her husband, Delbert, shared a love for time on the water. Their boat, Tulips, held special significance—both for her love of the flower and as a playful nod to “Two Lipps,” a reflection of their life together. She cherished time spent boating, traveling, and creating memories with their children and grandchildren. Summers at Crystal Beach, Texas, held a special place in her heart.

Margaret also enjoyed golf, playing duplicate bridge, and the challenge and camaraderie she found through her investment club. She was an avid football fan, especially cheering on her Texas Longhorns, and delighted in the simple joy of watching Jeopardy! and Wheel of Fortune.

Above all, Margaret was most proud of her family. Known affectionately as “Granmargaret” to her grandchildren, she was deeply grateful for her loved ones and found immense joy in knowing that her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren were healthy, happy, and—most importantly to her—caring individuals. She embodied a life marked by generosity, gratitude, creativity, and an unwavering love for others.

Margaret is survived by her devoted husband, Delbert; their two sons, Gary (Barbara) and Randall (Kathy); thirteen grandchildren; and twenty-four great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Memorial Garden at St. Timothy on the Northshore Church or to the Northshore Food Bank in Covington, Louisiana.

The family extends heartfelt gratitude for the compassionate care provided by Egan Hospice and Ladybug Sitters.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 30, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Timothy on the Northshore Church in Mandeville, Louisiana. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m., and all are invited to a reception following the service.