Margaret McLamb Grimsby

Margaret McLamb Grimsby

Margaret Grimsby Obituary

Published by Calcutt-Dowling Funeral Home on May 21, 2013.
Margaret McLamb Grimsby, 84, of Florence, S.C., died Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at Carolinas Hospital System in Florence. She was born in Clinton, N.C., a daughter of the late Handy Minson and Johnnie Mae Lee McLamb Joslyn. She attended Edmunds High School in Sumter, S.C. and was a long time resident of Sumter, the Greenville area and Florence, S.C. She was retired from the S.C. Department of Social Services. Margaret was a member of the Red Hat Society of Florence, the Senior Circle at Carolinas Hospital, a supporter of the Florence Little Theatre and was active in other civic and social organizations. Mrs. Grimbsy is predeceased by her parents and a brother, Nathan W. "Sam" McLamb. She is survived by two nieces, Patty Sue M. (Tim) Jemison of Myrtle Beach, S.C.; Peggy M. (Joey) Baroody of Columbia, S.C.; one nephew, Jerry S. (Betty) McLamb of Simpsonville, S.C. Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 25, 2013 at 3:00 P.M. in the mausoleum chapel of Mt. Hope Cemetery directed by Cain Funeral Home. The family will receive friends immediately following the service. A private entombment will follow in the cemetery. Memorials may be made to a charity of one's choice. Cain Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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May 26, 2013

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kenneth powell

May 26, 2013

It was an honor to provide the guitar music she requested for her service.
May God richly bless your family.
Sincerely

Jimmy Dalton

May 25, 2013

Ive know Peggy for 63 years and talked to her frequently. She is going to be deeply missed. My deepest sympathy and condolences to the family.

Ben D'Souza

May 24, 2013

Love you my friend for sharing your life experiences with me. Love to Jerry, Beaty,& your children.

Ben Dsouza

May 24, 2013

I lost my best friend & will not be able to replace her love in this lifetime. My Love & Prayers her family.

mr mrs jim huggins

May 23, 2013

kyle jim and i are thinking of you you spent alot of time with her and i know you will miss her

May 23, 2013

Margaret was such a wiity beautiful woman, we the members of the Singes Connection of Florence will miss her very much!

Kathy Belew

May 23, 2013

Margaret was a dear friend of mine. We enjoyed playing on the computer and talking on the phone together. I will really miss our talks. My condolences to the family.

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