Margaret Smith Alford, 92, Palmetto, died July 26. 2006. She was born Aug. 27, 1913 in Perry, Ga. She was one of five children born to Hude S. and Minnie Sue Peavey Smith. She was reared in Unadilla, and was a graduate of the University of Georgia. She was preceded in death by her husband of over 50 years, Helion G. Alford in Nov., 1987. They had established Alford’s stores in Palmetto, Fayetteville, Fairburn, and Newnan. They sold the business in 1970 and enjoyed traveling round the world. She was active in the Palmetto Baptist Church, had served as a councilwoman in Palmetto, as well as Mayor Pro Tem. She also served on the Board of Planning and Zoning Appeals for Fulton County. Services were at the Palmetto Baptist Church with the Rev. Dr. Jimmy Orr officiating. Interment was at Bethesda United Methodist Church cemetery, Lawrenceville. Survivors include a son, Walter H. and Susanne Alford, Ponte Verde Beach, Fla., and Cashiers, N. C.; a daughter, Emasue Alford Vereen, Atlanta; a sister, Edna Hooper, Unadilla; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Memorial donations may be made to the Palmetto Baptist Church, 504 Center Street, Palmetto, Ga. 30268. Parrott Funeral Home, Fairburn, was in charge.