Margaret Sandifer Reppert

Margaret Sandifer Reppert, 88, of Berea died Saturday, April 6, 2024, at Berea Health and Rehab Center. She was a Denmark, South Carolina native born January 19, 1936, daughter of the late Otis P. and Clyde Best Sandifer, Sr., and graduate of Columbia Hospital School of Nursing (Class of 1957). Margaret was employed at Columbia Hospital (Columbia, South Carolina) and Veterans Administration Hospital (Augusta, Georgia) from 1961 – 1964 until she married Curtis Reppert on July 19, 1964, and relocated to Kentucky.

From 1964 to 1978 she was employed at Berea Hospital where she served as floor nurse and emergency room nurse. From 1978 until her retirement in 2004 she was employed at Berea College Health Service where she was recognized for her outstanding care and service to faculty, staff and students. Margaret was an Honorable Kentucky Colonel, member of Berea Lioness Club, Berea United Methodist Church and attended Bethel Park United Methodist Church in Denmark, South Carolina before moving to Berea. She enjoyed participating in the annual Spoonbread Festival and won first place in the Spoonbread Eating Contest in 2002 and second place in 2003. Margaret was known for wishing everyone listed on the Community Birthday Calendar happy birthday on their special day, and as an avid supporter of Madison Southern athletic events and Berea College games.

Left to cherish her memory are her children Sandy Reppert-Lanham, Brian Reppert (Becky); granddaughter Briana Lanham (Tiffaney); brother Francis Sandifer (Hugh Rice); special niece Belinda Reppert; sisters-in-law Wanda Wren, Ruby Hale; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, relatives, friends and church family. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 52 years Curtis Reppert; and brother Otis P. Sandifer, Jr.

Funeral Services were conducted on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at Reppert Funeral Home. Rev. Dr. Timo Karvonen officiated. Burial followed in Berea Cemetery. Pallbearers were Brian Reppert, Briana Lanham, John Sandifer, Thomas Sandifer, Andy Wren, Lonnie Reppert. Honorary Pallbearers will be family members and friends.

Reppert Funeral Home and Cremation Service entrusted with arrangements.