Margaret Lee (Turner) Gallagher

Margaret Lee (Turner) Gallagher, age 83, of Mechanicsburg, PA died on Saturday, June 27, 2026. Margaret was born on Sunday, February 28, 1943, in Baltimore, MD to the late Milton Wesley Turner and Helen Margaret (Wilson) George. Margaret was the widow of James D. Gallagher, whom she married in 1969, and who died in 2015. In addition to her parents and husband, Margaret is preceded in death by two grandchildren: Jennifer Gallagher, Lisa Gallagher; and her three brothers: John Turner, Milton Turner, and Elmer White.

Margaret’s survivors include her two children: Helen Gallagher Volz Kruml and her husband Michael of Wrightsville, PA, Dwayne Gallagher and his wife Jodi of Palmyra, PA; her two step-sons: James Gallagher Jr and his wife Cindy of Mt. Pleasant, PA, John Gallagher and his partner Suzie of Pine Crest, FL; her six grandchildren: Britany Gallagher and her partner Katie, Molly (Gallagher) George and her husband Max, Skylar Volz, Avery Volz, Caitlin Gallagher, Megan Gallagher; and her three great-grandchildren: Brock, Wyatt, and Beau.

Margaret grew up and lived in Baltimore until she met and married her husband, Jim. After he retired from the Army they settled in Mechanicsburg, PA. Margaret loved her job as a homemaker and made everyone feel welcomed and loved. She loved to cook new recipes, being outdoors, talking to the neighbors, and was a lifelong dog lover. She also enjoyed using her camera to capture some of our families' best memories. Margaret's real joy came with her grandchildren. She loved playing games, reading to them, and attending their events and activities. Margaret was the best Mom and will be remembered by her quick wit, her laughter, and her ability to always make you feel loved and welcomed. We love you, Mom! We’ll continue to say, “see you later” instead of goodbye as you taught us. We know you’ll welcome us into Heaven as you welcomed all into your home.

All are welcome to join Margaret’s family at viewing on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. until time of service at 11:30 a.m. at Buhrig Funeral & Cremation, 37 East Main Street, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055; with Pastor Kevin Stout officiating. Margaret’s family invites everyone to join them for a time of food and fellowship at Buhrig’s Gathering Place (next to the funeral home) immediately following the service. Burial will follow the reception in Mechanicsburg Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in celebration of Margaret’s life can be made to The Michael J. Fox Foundation or your local Hospice.

Margaret’s family has entrusted her care to Buhrig Funeral & Cremation in Mechanicsburg, (717) 766-3421. View her memorial video and photo, offer condolences and sympathy, share stories and memories, upload photographs and videos, light a candle, and sign her official guest book by visiting Buhrig.com.