Margaret E. Brandt, 87, of Bethlehem and formerly of Nazareth, died Sept. 18, 2015, at Country Meadows, Bethlehem. Born in Wilkes Barre, she was a daughter of the late Orville and Gertrude (Miller) Allen. She was the wife of the late Louis F. Brandt.

She was the assistant director of nursing at Gracedale Nursing Home, Nazareth, for more than 20 years until she retired in 1995. Prior to that, she was a registered nurse for Dr. John Hoch, Nazareth, and earlier was a nurse for St. Luke’s Hospital, Bethlehem.

She was a member of St. John’s U.C.C., Nazareth.

She is survived by a daughter, Linda L. and her husband Charles Bauder of Northampton; a son; Lee A. and his wife Elizabeth of Broomall; a sister, Cathy and her husband Ronald Oliver of Wilkes Barre; and three grandchildren.

She was predeceased by a brother, Edward Allen.

Contributions may be made to the church memorial fund, c/o the funeral home, 211 E. Center St., Nazareth, 18064.

Arrangements were made by Bartholomew-Schisler Funeral Home, Nazareth.