Reatha Bussey Obituary

With deepest and profound sympathy, we announce the transition of Mrs. Retha Bell Samuels Bussey who entered into rest August 26, 2025. Mrs. Bussey, native of Aiken County, was a 1965 graduate of Jefferson High School. She was a Trainer at Kendall Hospital Supply. She was a member of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church. Left to cherish her loving memories are: her husband, Reverend John "The Preacher Man" Bussey; three daughters, Shirlen Elaine Bussey, LaVerne Michelle (Charles) Kemp and Tissany Nicole (Roderick) McNeil; a brother, James (Mary Forster) Samuels; four sisters, DeLois Henry, Mary Alice Jones, Verian (Jake, Jr.) Anderson and Barbara Hamilton; brother-in-law, Roosevelt Walker; sisters-in-law, Elizabeth Thomas, Margaret (Alex) Pope and Rubenia (Harvest) Hammond; a devoted niece, Diane (Eugene) Williams; seven grandchildren, two great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm Thursday, September 4, 2025 at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church with the Rev. Christopher Armstrong officiating. Viewing will be held from 2:00 pm until 6:00 pm Wednesday at the funeral home. Professional Care has been entrusted to G. L. Brightharp & Sons Mortuary-North Augusta. To send a flower arrangement in memory of Reatha Bell Bussey, please click here to visit our sympathy store. To plant Memorial Trees in memory of Reatha Bell Bussey, please click here to visit our sympathy store.