Marietta Southern Cremations & Funerals
Margaret “ Lucille” Elizabeth Alder, passed peacefully on January 19, 2018. She was born to George Bedford and Mary Elizabeth (Davis) Alder in Sneedville, Tennessee on January 2, 1941.
"Granny Margaret" loved working puzzles, the beach, her grand and great grandchildren! Although small in stature, she had a huge personality and will be missed by those who knew and loved her.
She was preceded in in death by her parents, Bedford George and Mary Elizabeth (Davis) Alder and brothers; Dean Alder and Don Alder.
She is survived by her two children; Lawrence “L.C.” (Patti) McCoy Jr. of Marietta, GA and Dawna (Thomas) O’Rourke of Powder Springs, GA. Three Grandchildren, Rachel (George) Warren, Meredith (Matt) Giannoni and Sarah McCoy and four Great Grandchildren; Giovanni O’Rourke, Gia Warren, Hank Giannoni and Rhett Giannoni and one sister Norma (Donnie) Shaw of Sneedville, TN; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Per Margaret’s request, there will be no services; however in lieu of flowers donations can be made to your local C.O.P.D foundation or The American Heart/Lung Foundations.









I love these pictures. Keeping you in my thoughts as you navigate the next stage of life. It is hard to believe but there will come a time when you smile from the memories instead of feeling the sick feeling of the loss.
Thank you Mickey. I know you’ve been there too. It’s tough 🙂