Margaret Spivey Powell: Loris

1921 – 2023

     Margaret Spivey Powell of Loris passed away on Wednesday, July 19. She was 101.

     Born Oct. 1, 1921 in Whiteville, she was the daughter of the late Jesse Spivey and the late Annie Belle Arp Spivey. She was a longtime member of Dogwood Hill Baptist Church, loved to fish, cook, bake, and work in the yard. She was the matriarch and loving caregiver of her family, friends, and community.

     Survivors include her two children, Daylon Powell (Cindy) and Linda Graham; four grandchildren, Paige Powell Grunden (Brett), Kelly G. Fairfax (Jimmy), Christy G. Lovette (Greg), Jacquelyn G. Johnson (Phillip); two step-grandchildren, Hannah Yoder and Sarah Yoder; seven great-grandchildren, Erica Calvary (Patrick), Zach Fairfax (Kirsten), Hayden Fairfax, Abbegail Lovette, Maggie Lovette, Emily Grace Todd, and Alex Anzivino; three step-great-grandchildren, Nickey Mercuro, Ava Phillips, and Jaxon Martin; four great-great-grandchildren, Kennedy Fairfax, Konner Fairfax, Riley Calvary, and Aria Calvary.

     In addition to her parents, Mrs. Powell was predeceased by her husband, Chester Woodrow Powell; grandson Derek Powell; son-in-law Jerry Graham; and five siblings, Joseph Spivey, Tom Spivey, Julius Byrd, Pearlie Byrd, and Gracie Byrd.

     Family would like to extend a special thank you to her caregiver, Erica Williams; Windy Nave and other staff from Promedica Hospice for their care, love, and compassion.

     Funeral services were planned for 2 p.m. Saturday, July 22, at Dogwood Hill Baptist Church with Rev. Alvin Jackson officiating.

     Family planned to receive friends during the hour preceding services at the church.

     Those who wish may make memorials to Dogwood Hill Baptist Church, 1040 Mt. Zion Road, Loris, SC 29569.

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