With deepest sorrow we at Henryhand Funeral Home regret to announce the passing of Margo Gordon, 75, of Kingstree, SC, widow of Joseph Gordon, who passed away on Friday, April 25, 2025.

Life Reflections

On Friday morning, April 25, 2025, Margo Cooper Gordon transitioned in the comfort of her home in Kingstree, South Carolina.

Margo was born to the late Queen Sturdivant on January 26, 1950, in Mount Vernon, New York. She was raised in Kingstree, South Carolina by her maternal grandparents, the late William Cooper and Hattie Barr Cooper. Margo attended the public schools of Williamsburg County and graduated from Tomlinson High School in 1967. She continued her education attending the Adult and Community Education of Florence School Districts 2,3,4, & 5 to complete courses to become a Nursing Assistant in 1992.

Margo was united in Holy Wedlock to the late Joseph Gordon III on April 21, 1973. To this union five children were born.

Margo worked at Milliken & Co-Kingstree, Oneita Knitting, Baxter, Heilig-Meyers Furniture Store, King City Cab, DSM-Firmenich (40 plus years of services) and to include her own courier services.

Margo was preceded in death by: Jerusa Norman, Alfred Studivant, Sr., Alfred Studivant, Jr., Wade Hampton Cooper and Gloria McKnight.

Fond memories of Margo shall be cherished by: her three sons, Clayton Gordon Sr. of Atlanta, GA, Alphonso Gordon, and Dwayne Gordon both of Kingstree, SC; two daughters, Corin (Timothy) Diggs of Columbia, SC and Miranda Gordon of Kingstree, SC; one sister, Robin Thomas of Stamford, CT; one brother, Al Sturdivant of Mount Vernon, NY; two brothers-in-law, Marcellus Gordon of Kingstree, SC and Danzel Gordon of Washington, DC; one sister-in-law, Pearl Gordon of Kingstree, SC; one special uncle, Alfred Cooper of Kingstree, SC; five grandchildren, Timothy Joseph Diggs, Kayla Gordon, Jada Gordon, Jacob Diggs and Clayton Gordon II; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, friends and extended family.

All arrangements and professional services have been entrusted to Henryhand Funeral Home of Kingstree, SC. 843-354-2292.