Margaret Ivey

Margaret Brockman Ivey, wife of Milton L. (Booty) Ivey, died on June 9th, 2017. Born March 24, 1929 in Spartanburg, SC, she was the daughter of the late Belton Bryant (B.B.) and Mittie Fowler Brockman of Spartanburg. The youngest of six children, her siblings, all predeceased, were Belton H. Brockman, Carlyle L. Brockman, Myrtle Brockman Ouzts, Fancy Brockman, and Hilda Brockman Suitt. A native of Spartanburg, she graduated from Spartanburg High School class of 1946 and Winthrop College in 1950; she was a strong component of their reunions for most of her life. She knew him from high school, and on November 11, 1950, happily married Milton Ivey, who was her loving and devoted husband for 66 years. They loved to dance! She "retired" upon becoming a mother, and her family was always a treasured priority. She was a lifetime member of Bethel United Methodist Church, where she was both married, and faithfully served on numerous boards, committees, and her Circle, always ready to share her gifts and talents. Additionally, she enjoyed serving in the Spartanburg community with Cema Chreitzberg Garden Club and Georgia Cleveland Home. Her various bridge groups & Book Barters fellowship brought her great delight and lifetime friendships. Margaret is survived by her beloved children: Leslie Brown (Chip), Milton L. Ivey, Jr (Cheryl), and Margie Mahaffey (George). She was blessed with seven grandchildren: David (Elizabeth) Brown, Russell (Jessica) Brown, Margaret (Michael) Jennings, Martha Kate (Drew) Williams, Milton L. Ivey, III, and Eva Grace Ivey; six great-grandchildren: Charlotte, Annelise, Isabelle, Evelyn, Margaret (Brown) & Brock (Jennings) brought her great joy. Additionally, she loved her nieces, nephews, and cousins. Her granddaughter, Lacey McCraw, predeceased her in 2006. A Celebration of her life will be held at 11:00 AM Monday, June 12, 2017 at Bethel United Methodist Church, 245 South Church St, Spartanburg, SC, conducted by the Rev. David E. Nichols and her grandson, Rev. David H. Brown. Visitation will immediately follow in the church parlor. Memorials may be made to Bethel United Methodist Church Endowment Fund, 245 S. Church St, Spartanburg 29302 or Mobile Meals Service, P.O. Box 461, Spartanburg, SC 29304. The Ivey family would like to thank the nurses of White Oak Skilled Care Facility and Hospice Care of South Carolina for their compassion and comfort. Floyd's Greenlawn Chapel To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Margaret Brockman Ivey please visit our Sympathy Store.