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Margie Bramlett Howell Parker, affectionately known as "Miss Margie" passed Oct. 30 at her home.
Margie Bramlett Howell Parker passed away peacefully at her home on October 30, 2013. Margie was born on May 1, 1930 in Greer, SC and was a daughter of the late Leroy and Vonnie H. Bramlett.
Margie graduated from Davenport High School where she played on the girls’ basketball team and was a member of the last class to graduate 11th grade.
Her first marriage was to Marshall Howell of Greer and they had two children, Barry (Smiley) and Bryan. After Marshall’s death, she married Cecil Parker of Liberty, SC and moved to Union with him and his children, Lisa, Woody and Derryl; but later returned with him to her beloved Greer where she happily remained.
She loved children and was employed by Rilla Rin Schoolette and Precious People daycares and was known to many children in Greer and Union as “Miss Margie.”
She was a long-time member of Greer First Baptist Church and was currently a faithful and devoted member of St. John’s Baptist Church. She enjoyed being involved with her church family and is remembered for her years of dedicated service on the Hospitality Committee.
Besides spending time with her children, grandchildren and church family, Margie enjoyed cheering for the Greer Yellow Jackets and her beloved South Carolina Gamecocks.