Margaret Priscilla Dent, 52, of Mechanicsville, MD died June 18, 2007 at her residence. Born June 10, 1955 in St. Mary’s County, MD she was the daughter of the late George Hoover and Margaret Lucille Dent. She is survived by her son Bryant L. Dent of Mechanicsville, MD and her brother George Frankie Dent of Chaptico, MD. A lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County, Margaret was a graduate of Chopticon High School, “Class of 1972.” She was employed as a housekeeper for Chesapeake Potomac Regional Cancer Center. All services are private. Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A.