Margaret Purvis Glading Obituary
We announce the death of Margaret Purvis Glading (Savannah, Georgia), who passed away on July 18, 2026, at the age of 81. Margaret will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Joseph David Purvis, Sr. (JD) and Dorothy Debele Purvis (Dot). She is survived by: her husband Peter T. Glading; her siblings, Joseph "David" Purvis, Jr. (Rhonda) of Martinsville, VA, Susan Purvis Reese (Mike) of Savannah, GA and John Debele Purvis (DeeAnne) of Savannah, GA; her stepsons, Gregory Glading (Gina) of Polk City, FL and Brent Glading (Jan) of Bonita Springs, FL; her niece Michelle Waters McMullan (Jimmy) of Albuquerque, NM; her nephews, Michael David Waters (LeighAnne) of Marshall, NC, Jeremy Purvis (Renee) of Martinsville, VA, Joseph Purvis III (Crystal) of Martinsville, VA and Jacob Purvis (Janeen) of Lynchburg, VA; her caregivers, Erica Beard, Eboni Lee and Janice Milledge; San Francisco. She is also survived by several nieces, nephews & cousins; and several special friends and neighbors.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances are invited to the Caro Lane Scholarship Fund, Georgia Southern University Foundation, 1332 Southern Drive, Statesboro, GA 30458; The Fresh Air Home, PO Box 14144, Savannah, GA 31416; Hospice Savannah, PO Box 13190, Savannah, GA 31416; The Royce School, 4 Oglethorpe Professional Blvd., Savannah, GA 31406; or your favorite charity.
