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Margaret Bivens Obituary

Margaret "Peggy" Bivens SUMMERVILLE - Margaret "Peggy" Bivens, of Summerville, wife of 61 years to Joseph H. Bivens, died Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at Roper Hospital. Funeral service will be held Saturday, August 27, 2011 at 2 o'clock at Summerville Presbyterian Church, Summerville, 409 South Laurel Street, Summerville. Burial will follow at Live Oak Memorial Gardens, Hwy. 61, Charleston. Friends may call at James A. Dyal Funeral Home, Summerville from 6 until 8 o'clock Friday evening. Mrs. Bivens was born June 8, 1930 in Russellville, South Carolina, daughter of the late Richard Franklin Harrell and Rachel Elizabeth Copeland Harrell. She was a graduate of St Andrews High School and St. Francis School of Nursing. She enjoyed spending time with her family, gardening, and loved being a nurse for 60 years. She also sang first soprano for a local radio station in the 1940's. She was a member of Summerville Presbyterian Church and retired from Roper Hospital as a Registered Nurse. Surviving in addition to her husband are: two daughters: Ann Elizabeth Bivens of Charleston and Catherine Bivens Evans of Robbinsville, NC, four grandchildren: Rev. Joseph Belton Evans of Columbia, TN, Elizabeth Michelle Evans of New Orleans, LA, William Eric Slaughter of Charleston and Justin William Evans of Asheville, NC, two great grandchildren: Lily Suzana Evans and Cecelia Jane Evans both of Columbia, TN, one sister: Nora Ann Harrell Pugh of Charlotte, NC and one brother: Richard Franklin Harrell, Jr. of Ocala, FL. A memorial message may be written to the family by visiting our website at www.jamesadyal.com ARRANGEMENTS BY JAMES A. DYAL FUNERAL HOME, 303 SOUTH MAIN STREET, SUMMERVILLE, SC 29483(843) 873-4040. Visit our guestbook at www.postandcourier.com/ deaths

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Aug. 25 to Aug. 26, 2011.

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Joe Taylor

August 20, 2021

Joe: I am very sorry to learn of your wife's passing. I think of the good years we had at Life of Georgia. We continue to lose old Friends and wives of old friends. May GOD give you peace and comfort in the days that lie ahead.

Barbara Jackson

August 20, 2019

So this memory popped up today in my e-mail. It is funny that should happen as I ran across a photo the other day of your Mom, myself and several others from the hospital celebrating a visit from a mutual friend who was in town visiting. That was a fun night at California Dreaming. I just wanted you to know that Peggy is remembered with love and her name comes up often in conversations.

Susan Hubbard

August 27, 2011

Dear Beth and Kathy,
I want you to know what an honor it was to care for your mom. I know she is a special lady because she has two amazing daughters. Her love for others and the way she touched peoples lives was evident everyday by those that visited her and all the wonderful things they said about her. She truly is a great Lady. My heartfelt condolences. and I'm so sorry I couldn't be with you and her in her final moments. Hug Mr. Bivens for me and let him know I miss his wonderfully deep comforting voice telling her how much he loved her. I know that gave her great comfort and reassurance that her companion was always by her side.

Mary Creed

August 27, 2011

Miss Peggy, so sorry to hear of your passing. I had so much fun and learned so much working with you in the Roper Nursery. You will be sorely missed. My heart goes out to your family.

Mary Creed, RN

Barbara Jackson

August 26, 2011

Dear Joe, Beth and Cathy, Peggy was a wonderful nurse, co-worker and friend to me. We worked together, car-pooled for years and she watched my children grow as I heard about y'all and your lives. I am so grateful for her friendship, she will be forever missed. Love, Barbara Jackson

Linda Schofield

August 26, 2011

Beth and family - I am so sad to hear about your dear Mom. Peggy was one of the most amazing nurses I have ever known. She cared for so many babies in Charleston her love and kindness will go on forever. I know you have beautiful memories - thanks for sharing your wonderful Mom with us. I will always remember Peggy and her bright, sunny smile. Miss you!

Mary Beth Radcliffe

August 26, 2011

Dear Beth, This is a shock. Your mama looks so vibrant in all of the photos. She has stepped into glory. The separation is so hard for us left here on Earth. She beat us there, Beth. What a wonderful, spunky lady your mama was. Love, Mary Beth

gloria Carson

August 26, 2011

Beth - You mom was a wonderful nurse to me and my son during his stay at RH-Nursery. She was a wonderful and interesting lady and she will always have a special spot in my heart. - GC

August 26, 2011

Dear Beth,
So sorry for your loss. Please know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Becky Shehane

August 26, 2011

To Joe, Beth and Cathy. I met Peggy the first time in the mid 1960's when I oriented her to the nursery at Roper. It was the beginning of a long friendship. I always thought of Peggy as the "energizer bunny". I never thought she would ever stop. I know she will be missed by all. My prayers are with you. Dotte Bowman, Apex, N.C.

Rosa Ellington

August 26, 2011

To Joe, Beth and cathy: Peggy will be missed. Peggy and I worked together for many years in The Nursery at Roper Hospital downtown, she was always smiling and helpful. She is now in a better place.

Joe Taylor

August 25, 2011

Joe, Buddy & Family: I'm so very sorry for your loss. Only GOD can see you through this difficult time. She is with the LORD! Your friend from old LOG times, Joe Taylor

Jackie Davis

August 25, 2011

Hi my sista’ Beth, I would just like to share a poem from an unknown author, of which I’ve rearranged a few words to comfort you and the family:
"Peggy’s journey’s just begun, don’t think of her as gone away, for life holds many facets, and this earth is only one. Just think of her as resting, from the sorrows and tears. In a place of warmth and comfort, where there are no days or years. Think how she would be wishing, that you could know today, that all your sadness will really pass away. So…think of her as living, in the hearts of all those whom she touched. For nothing LOVED is ever lost because she loved you ALL so much." God Bless, Jackie

August 25, 2011

Beth,
I am so sorry for your loss! I will keep you and your family in my prayers!
Mary Lamb

August 25, 2011

From Rudy and Patsy, Mary Jo, Patricia, and Walt:
We are so sorry to hear about Peggy. I always remember her in her nurse's uniform, she gave so much comfort to so many people when they were in need and hurting. She had a special talent for making people feel that everything would be better. We will miss her.

Rudy Matthews and Family

Patsy Matthews

August 25, 2011

Rudy and I were so saddened to know Peggy will no longer be with us; however, we are so happy she is with our Father in Heaven. She is smiling and looking down upon those of us she loves.

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