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EXCEPTIONAL SENIORS

an ambulance arrived, but it was too late. Her beloved husband
had been taken from her.
That was 16 years ago, and Margaret Mary still tears up when
she describes the horrific event. But she doesn't dwell on it.
Her life and her children's lives were changed forever, but she
says Jesus has cared for her so well. She is passionate about
telling people how much He loves her and how much He loves
them. She points out countless things her children have done
for her or written to her and produces precious notes from dear
friends. She is effusive when she talks about how Jesus has
carried her through others—most notably the people at United
Market Street who have practically adopted her. “They are like
family to me.”

It wasn't always easy for her. When Don was deployed to “I want people to see that I started out physically challenged,
Vietnam, she and her young children were living in Arizona. but my life has been a beautiful spiritual walk leading to pure
She felt alone and desperate for support. At a retreat center at joy!” She misses her sweetheart, the one who pinned her under
Arizona State University, she found Jesus, and her life began to Kissing Rock at West Point, but these days she chooses to focus
change dramatically. Margaret Mary discovered a relationship on what she calls “an agape love for people.” Margaret Mary
with her Savior that took her “Joy” to a whole new level. She McCullough employs that love, as well as a delightful sense of
began to embrace life from a new perspective and discovered humor, to introduce people to the forever Love of her life. It's
a new passion—talking to people about Jesus. “It's who I am,” who she is.
she says.
In 1981, Col. Montgomery—then-Commander of Reese
AFB, Lubbock—asked his friend Don to join his staff. Col.
McCullough and Margaret Mary made the last of their Grandp ents!
fifteen moves in 23 years and settled into a new chapter in
West Texas. Col. McCullough was Deputy Commander of
Resource Management for seven years before retiring, in
1988, from an illustrious career. He had given 30 years to Join us for the only national conference on Christian
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The McCulloughs are proud of their adult children. “We
are an all-Air Force family!” Both sons followed their dad
in aviation— Michael, a navigator, and James, a pilot— OCTOBER 21
and all three girls married Air Force pilots. The arrival
of grandchildren added to their fulfilling life together. 3801 S Loop 289, Lubbock, Texas
Margaret Mary served on several boards and was 9:00 am – 4:30 pm
instrumental in organizing the National Day of Prayer in
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for 13 years. She continues her longstanding involvement
in MOAA (Military Officers Association of America)—
currently 2nd Vice President. 10+ SPEAKERS, INCLUDING
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Son Michael was retiring from a long Air Force career
himself. Don and Margaret Mary were preparing to drive
down to meet the rest of the family for the ceremony
at Randolph. Don was loading the car in the garage.
Margaret Mary was in the kitchen when she heard a
“horrendous sound.” She found her husband on his knees
bleeding profusely and trying to talk. She called 911, and

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