Margaret Louise Lloyd Islip passed away peacefully on October 4, 2026. She was 97 years old.

 Margaret was a devoted wife to her husband Lloyd Islip for 63 years, a loving mother of Mary, Patrick, and Catherine. Mother in-law to Beth Islip and grandmother of Morghan and Delaney Islip, Rachel Shah, and Kristen and Jennie Davis. 

She was born in San Mateo, Ca. and raised in Burlingame, Ca. Margaret was and only child and is preceded in death to her parents Earl K. Lloyd and Jennie M. Lloyd.

 Margaret was a Graduate of San Jose State University where she majored in education and music. She became a second grade teacher in the San Mateo school district. In 1956 she met Lloyd at a dinner dance club after a Cal vs. Stanford football game. They later married and moved to Sacramento in 1959.

 Her passion was in raising her children, building a home, and supporting Lloyds C.P.A. business. She strived to be a good homemaker and was devoted to her children. She loved spending time with her granddaughters and watching them grow up. 

She was interested in the Arts and enjoyed working with her hands. She had multiple talents in playing piano, oil painting, sewing, needle crafts, gardening, and cooking. 

Margaret enjoyed many years of volunteer work with her neighborhood friends. She was a Docent for the Crocker Art Gallery, worked as a host for the Sacramento Jazz society, delivered meals on wheels, and was a member of the Green Tree quilters guild. 

A service will be held at Sierra View Chapel October 17th 11am to 1pm. Followed by private burial at Fair Oaks Cemetery.