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Beverly Pontoo Obituary

Beverly Allen Pontoo
AIKEN, SC - Funeral Services for Mrs. Beverly Allen Pontoo, age 58 of 21 Pipe Line Rd., who died Friday, November 14, 2014 at Aiken Regional Medical Center, will be held 1PM Friday, November 21, 2014 at Thankful Grove Missionary Baptist Church, 1810 Old Barnwell Road (Viewing 12 Noon-1PM) with the Rev. Barney Glover, Officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
She was the daughter of Mrs. Gracie Simmons Allen and the late Abraham Allen. Beverly graduated from Aiken High School in 1974.
Survivors include her husband, Evan Pontoo; daughter, Kawana Pontoo; son, Kevin Pontoo; sisters, Harriet (Robert) Session, Janice (Johnnie) Taylor, Diane Pollin, and Margie Allen; brother, Odell Allen; sisters-in-law, Virginia Pontoo and Gloria Allen; brothers-in-law, Abraham (Mattie) Pontoo, Llewellyn Pontoo and Lonell Pontoo; three grandchildren; one great-grandchild.
Family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday from 6pm-7pm. Friends may call the residence or the residence of her mother, Mrs. Gracie S. Allen, 535 Newberry St. NW or at JACKSON-BROOKS FUNERAL HOME, 126 Fairfield St. SE., Aiken, SC 29801 @ 803-649-6123 beginning at 3PM Thursday.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Aiken Standard and North Augusta Star from Nov. 16 to Nov. 19, 2014.

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Christine Holloway

November 22, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Pontoo & Allen families, their friends and loved ones at this sorrowful time. May the Peace that surpasses all understanding strengthen you and may cherished memories of Beverly warm your hearts, envelope and sustain you forevermore.

Christine Justice Holloway & Family

Evangelist Beatrice Barron

November 21, 2014

My sincere prayers go out to the family.

Shanavia Valentine

November 21, 2014

May God bless you and strengthen you through your time of bereavement. Mrs. Beverly will truly be missed.

Mable Moses

November 21, 2014

My prayers and love goes out to both families, she will be forever missed.

Margie Ashley

November 20, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Charlene Simmons

November 20, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with the Pontoo, Allen and extended family!! Cousin Beverly was a loving woman that always gave a warm smile no matter the situation. She will be missed dearly, but the memories I have will always be close in my thoughts and in my heart. Continuing to pray for all of you!! Love you
Charlene, De'Asia and Markell

Sherry DoyleJohnson

November 20, 2014

RIP Mrs.Beverly. I remember meeting you as a young girl. Your beautiful spirit always shined! I send prayers &love to your family.

Ed Jones

November 20, 2014

1 Peter 5:10
10 But may the God of all grace, who called us to His eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a while, perfect, establish, strengthen, and settle you.

SHAWN & TORIKA CRAWFORD + FAMILY

November 20, 2014

To our beloved family during your time of bereavement. There is no pain that God can't heal. We are extending our sincere condolences.
With love, Shawn & Torika Crawford + family

Bridget Peoples

November 20, 2014

Our condolences to the family of Beverly. Beverly was a beautiful love filled lady.

Frank & Jean Dicks Jr.

November 20, 2014

May The Love Of Family And Friends Carry You Through Your Grief.

Lestine Bush

November 19, 2014

my prayers with you

November 19, 2014

A SISTER IS A WONDERFUL BLESSING A TREASURE FROM ABOVE REMEMBER ALL THE GOOD TIME YOU SHARE AND THE WARMTH AND LAUGHTER YOU HAVE MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY MARY AIKENS BROOKLYN N.Y

Yolanda Dione Burgess-Massey

November 19, 2014

To the Allen-Pontoo Family,
I wish I had the words to express how saddened I was to hear of the passing of Beverely. I pray for Beverly's sweet spirit as she stands before our God and King knowing that she is home where there is no more pain. I will cherish the great memories that I've had in knowing such a family oriented person. I will continue to keep the family in my prayers and as always in my thoughts.

Love,
Y. Dione and Olivia

November 18, 2014

To the family May GOD STRENGTHEN EACH AND EVERYONE OF YOU CONTIUNE TO PRAY AND KEEP GOD FIRST

KATRINA D HANKINSON (aiken)

Daisy Boozer

November 17, 2014

you will be truly missed we talked and had a lot of fun and may you rest in peace God callyou home

November 17, 2014

You will truly be missed. you had such a kind heart and willingness to help others. will miss you. May God continue to bless your family. Chris Fulmer and family.

Alissa Harden

November 17, 2014

I'll miss you mrs. pontoo. you will not be forgotten. you've left a mark in each of the hearts that you've come in contact with. I know you were only a substitute to a lot of people, but you are so much more than that. you were such a sweet lady, but you didn't take being talked to the wrong way, and you sure as heck wasn't going to take being treated undeservingly. you will truly be missed by everyone. rest in peace.

Your student, Alissa Harden

deshondria youmans

November 17, 2014

Mrs. Pontoo, you will truly be missed by all of the students you have thought over the years .

Wagener Salley High School Class of 1973

November 17, 2014

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. Keeping you in our prayers always.

Regina Hicks

November 17, 2014

LOVE YOU FAMILY STAY STRONG .

Velma Samuel

November 16, 2014

May God keep you all in his caring hands. Praying strength, love, togetherness for the family. Love ya cousin . Velma B. Samuel

Velma Samuel

November 16, 2014

May God keep you all in his caring hands. Praying strength, love, togetherness for the family. Love ya cousin . Velma B. Samuel

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