Margaret Hammond Bearden, 88, of Anderson, SC, loving and dedicated wife of the late Wallace Bearden, passed away Thursday, November 26, 2020, at Rainey Hospice House. Born December 30, 1931, in Abbeville, SC, she was the daughter of the late Lonnie Hammond and Vallie Mae Simmons Hammond. Margaret worked many years at Electric City Printing Company. She ran an afterschool daycare for children who attended Whitehall Elementary, and worked in the cafeteria for over 10 years. She was a member of Concord Baptist Church. She is survived by her sons, Mike Bearden (Iris), and Andy Bearden (Melanie) both of Fountain Inn, SC; daughter, Connie Compton (Steve) of West Union, SC; sister, Judy Webb of Greenwood, SC; six grandchildren, Carrie Ravan, Daniel Bearden, Jeremy Bearden, Megan McClure, Will Bearden, and Derrin Compton; and seven great-grandchildren, Brodie Bearden, Noah Ravan, Emma Ravan, Rivers Bearden, Grace Bearden, Adalyn McClure, and Cade McClure. The family will receive friends on Sunday, November 29, 2020, from 12:30 p.m. until 1:50 p.m. at The McDougald Funeral Home. The funeral service will follow visitation in the Chapel on Sunday at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Bob Marcaurelle, Rev. Don Cox, and Rev. Mike Bearden officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Flowers will be accepted, and memorial contributions may be made to Concord Baptist Church, 1012 Concord Rd., Anderson, SC 29621. Events Visitation Sunday, November 29, 2020 12:30PM - 1:50PM The McDougald Funeral Home 2211 North Main Street Anderson, SC 29621 Email: Gail@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com,laurel@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com Phone: (864) 224-4343 Funeral Service Sunday, November 29, 2020 2:00PM Chapel of The McDougald Funeral Home 2211 North Main St. Anderson, SC 29621 Phone: 8642244343 Final Resting Place Forest Lawn Memorial Park 2609 U. S. Highway 29 North Anderson , SC 29621