Marguerite Allston Sanders Prescott

North Augusta, SC – Marguerite Allston Sanders Prescott, 81, wife of Hammond Prescott, entered into rest May 17, 2025, at her home. She was born April 21,1944, in Charleston, SC, to the late John Prentiss Sanders and Marguerite Allston Sanders. Raised on Fairview Plantation in Adams Run, Marguerite graduated from St. Paul’s High School in 1962 and later earned her bachelor's degree from Lander College in 1966. She moved to North Augusta and began a distinguished 28-year teaching career, starting at Summerfield Elementary and retiring from Belvedere Elementary. Her servant’s heart and genuine love for others touched countless students and colleagues. Marguerite’s care for her students extended far beyond the classroom as she followed their life accomplishments with pride and joy. Marguerite shared 54 devoted years with her beloved husband, Hammond, delighting in each other’s company and the many hobbies they enjoyed together. In their younger years, they rode motorcycles to Maine and spent summer vacations camping with their children. Their greatest shared passion was aviation. Marguerite proudly served as Hammond’s trusted navigator in the skies. She found great joy in the friendships formed in the South Carolina aviation community, especially those at Twin Lakes Airport. Marguerite had deep care and concern for everyone she met. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, John Sanders. Marguerite is survived by her husband, Hammond Prescott, of the home; two sons, Paul Prescott (Cayce) of Donalds, SC, and Philip Prescott of the home; two granddaughters, Ansley Prescott and Rachel Prescott; a brother, Henry Sanders (Linda); a sister-in-law, Mary Ann Sanders; and numerous extended family and friends who will cherish her memory. A graveside memorial service will be conducted in Christ-St. Paul’s Anglican Church Cemetery, Hollywood, SC, on Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 11:00AM. The Reverend Rob Hartley will officiate the service. Memorial contributions, in memory of Marguerite, may be sent to Christ-St. Paul’s Cemetery Fund, 4981 Chapel Road, Hollywood, SC 29449, or to The Dixie High School Foundation, P.O. Box 445, Due West, SC 29639. Posey Funeral Directors is assisting the family with arrangements (803) 278-1181.

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Marguerite Allston Sanders Prescott

April 21, 1944 - May 17, 2025