Margaret Lee Todd Whitman

Margaret Lee Todd Whitman, age 93, formerly of Autun Road, Pendleton, South Carolina passed away peacefully on Friday, July 4, 2025, at The Phoenix at Lake Lanier in Gainesville, Georgia.

Born on June 8, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Joe Master Todd and the late Bonnie Howard Todd. She worked at J. P. Stevens, a textile plant in Seneca, South Carolina, where she later retired. She was a faithful member of La France Church of God. She was a cherished daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Throughout her life, Margaret was known for her deep love for her family, her unwavering faith, and her ability to find joy in life’s simple pleasures. Her home was always filled with warmth and the comforting aroma of home cooking and produce from the garden.

She is survived by her children, Debbie Black, of Batesburg-Leesville, SC; Connie Porter (Larry) of Cornelia, GA; sister, Rachel Fowler; grandchildren, Stacy Osment (Pete), Natalie Etheridge (Scott), Nathan Porter (Noelle); William Black; and seven great-grandchildren (Emma, Anna-Claire and Chloe Osment; Bennett and Sydney Etheridge; Chase and Addison Porter) who will carry her memory and legacy forward with love.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lois Guy Whitman; brother, Lamar Todd; and sisters, Mildred Hunnicutt and Frances Woody.

The Funeral Service will be held at the La France Church of God on Thursday July 10, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. with the Reverend Roger Allison officiating. Interment will follow at Memory Gardens, Clemson, SC.

The family will receive friends at the church, prior to the service onThursday from 1:00 p.m. until 1:45 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to LaFrance Church of God or Alzheimer’s Association.

Well done, good and faithful servant… enter into the joy of your Lord.” — Matthew 25:21

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Whitfield Funeral Home & Crematory, North Chapel at 245 Central Avenue, Demorest, Georgia 30535. Telephone: 706-778-1700.