Margaret Jones Morrison McClendon

Margaret Jones Morrison McLendon died peacefully on January 28, 2026 at the enduring age of 94. Known to all as Maggie her life spanned nearly a century and she will be deeply missed by her family and friends.

Maggie was preceded in death by her husband of twenty years, Harold McLendon, MD, her husband of thirty-one years, Archibald (“Archie”) Morrison, her son, Gregory Morrison, and her three siblings and parents.

Maggie is survived by two sons, Joey Morrison (Lori) and Neal Morrison (Lanier), six grandchildren, David Morrison (Becky), Lori Mallard (Brandon), Kristen Hoover (Chris), Bradley Morrison (Amanda), Elli McAdams (Wes) and Gray Morrison and nine great grandchildren.

Maggie was born and raised in Tattnall County, GA. After attending Georgia State College for Women and Georgia Teachers College, she moved to Savannah, GA and married Archie in 1952. She began her career at Southeastern Maritime Company as a bookkeeper and advanced to the role of controller. She left her full-time job to focus on raising a family while also providing steadfast assistance to Archie’s growing business enterprise. In 1970 she founded Maggie’s on 37th, taking the business from start-up to a leading upscale furniture and interior design business known and respected throughout Georgia and South Carolina. Following the loss of Archie to cancer in 1983 and the subsequent sale of her business and Archie’s businesses, she moved to Hilton Head Island, SC in 1987. She was engaged by International Paper to lead multiple design projects at Haig Point over a five-year period and later opened Maggie’s Design Studio where she provided interior design services and sold accessories until she retired in 1998.

Maggie married Harold in 2001. They lived and enjoyed many years in Reynolds Plantation before ultimately returning to Bluffton, SC. They found great comfort and purpose in their faith and their marriage was a true partnership based on companionship, humor and a deep and abiding love that was evident to all who knew them. Maggie lost Harold in 2021.

Born during the Great Depression and raised in a rural community during the challenging times of World War II, Maggie was a steel magnolia. She was a force of nature, embodying a combination of smarts, grit and grace. Maggie encountered much adversity in her life, but she was fiercely loyal to her family and friends. Seldom subtle and often unfiltered, she was bold in spirit and expression and part of the liberation of her gender. She carried herself in an unabashed manner and possessed a unique style that endeared her to others and left a lasting impression. Her passions were numerous – teaching Sunday School and leading Bible study, decorating, collecting art, painting, dancing, gardening, solving puzzles, playing golf, playing bridge and chronicling her travels through photos and journals. She enjoyed food but never liked to cook. Known affectionately as Nana, she adored her grandchildren and great grandchildren, and delighted in making them laugh and cherished every moment they shared. She treasured her many friendships, developing them at every stage of her life and each was special to her. She did everything she set her mind to do and continued to be active in every way she could for as long as she could. Her life was a testament to her strength and tenacity. She forged her own path, and her determination, unmistakable spirit, vibrant personality and devotion to Christ will be her legacy.

A private graveside service for family and close friends will be held at a later date with interment to follow at the Greenwich Addition to Bonaventure Cemetery in Savannah, GA.

In lieu of flowers the family asks that you to consider a donation to Okatie Baptist Church, 5467 North Okatie Highway, Ridgeland, SC 29936.

“Give rest, O Christ, to thy servant with thy saints, where sorrow and pain are no more, neither sighing, but life everlasting”