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Ellamena Rivers Obituary

RIVERS, Ellamena We sorrowfully regret to inform you that Mrs. Ellamena G. Rivers entered into eternal rest on Thursday, August 7, 2008. Late residence Summerville, SC. Beloved mother of Mr. Lawrence Rivers, II and Mr. Anthony Rivers (Yolonda); daughter of Mr. Rollins Edwards (Juanita), the late Mrs. Lucille Edwards and the late Mr. James Jones; sister of Ms. Annette Wilson, Gina Denson and Mr. James Jones, wife of the late Mr. Lawrence Rivers, Sr. Arrangements have been entrusted to ALBERT A GLOVER FUNERAL HOME, 113 Bryan Street, Summerville, SC; Phone (843) 871-1528, Fax (843) 832-9240 Visit our guestbook at www.charleston.net/deaths.

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier on Aug. 9, 2008.

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Deirdre Harris

September 9, 2008

Anthony,

May God continue to strengthen you during your time of bereavement. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Pamela Lanier

August 15, 2008

To: Rat, Lonnie, Lawrence and Family...I send to you all my deepest sympathy. My Family and I will keep your Family in our hearts and prayers.

God Bless You All,

Pamela Lanier, Tashiah & Tierrah Houston

Bubba and Paula

August 13, 2008

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Dorothy (PIE) Rivers

August 12, 2008

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.

Hattie Baylock

August 12, 2008

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Carole Smith

August 12, 2008

To the Rivers Family,

May God be your shield of comfort during your time of bereavement.

Wilhelmenia Smalls

Carole Smith

August 12, 2008

Lawrence & family,

You have our deepest sympathy, may God be your anchor of strength.

Your Barber Shop customers,
Michael (Carole) & Gavin Smith

Allen & Ella Watson Sr.

August 12, 2008

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Allen & Laverne Watson Jr.

August 12, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Shawn and Wendy Tucker

August 12, 2008

To Rat and Lawrence, our prayers are with you and your family during this time of sorrow. May God bless you!

Orin and Oree Gregg

August 12, 2008

To the Rivers Family.
Our Prayers are with you during your time of sorrow, may God Bless and keep you.
Bishop Orin S. Gregg and Family

Mrs.Helen and Lashon McClellan

August 11, 2008

To Rat & Lawrence,
Our prayers are with you and your family. We know that it is hard but remember that God doesn't put more on us than we can bear. Please know that she is in a better place. We are here for you if you need us.
The McClellan Family

Sherri Ashbee

August 11, 2008

May the Lord keep you during this difficult time. Ms. Rivers will be greatly missed. Her determination and kindness will never be forgotten. I am praying for you! Lean on the Lord and be of good courage and the Lord will give you the strength to endure times like these.

Valeria White-Campbell

August 11, 2008

Rat & Lawrence,
My thoughts and prayers are with you'll during your time of sorrow.

Shirley Gavin

August 11, 2008

To the family of Mrs. Rivers my prayers goes out to you. God has called one of his angels home for her work down here is done.

James Lynch

August 10, 2008

We offer our deepest sympath in the going home of your mother. May GOD be with you and get you through it. Take care.

Ruthie Townsend

August 10, 2008

May God comfort you doing this sad time in your lives. your mother was truly a good friend and person. My Mother and I will truly miss her. We love her but we know God loves her best.. you have our deepest sympathy.Keep the faith in God and he will bring you'll through this time of loss. love, Ms. Ruthie Townsend

Sandra Christopher

August 10, 2008

Lawrence, Anthony, Lonnie, Devin, and Mani.
Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning.
Our Prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
Bernie Mazyck and Sandra M. Christopher

Shadie Hall

August 10, 2008

Rat, Lonnie, Devin, Mani and Lawrence:

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Ms. Rivers, or "Shake-a-Plenty" was a dear friend of ours and brought so much laughter, love and fun into our lives. We will always cherish the memories......and we are so grateful to God for Blessing Us with her. We love you dearly.

Michael & Shadie Hall and family

joann&ebony logan

August 10, 2008

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

LaKeya Wade

August 10, 2008

Rat, Lonnie, Mani,

Be still and know that he is God. May God be with you during your time of grief. We love you and we are praying for you.

Keya, Anthony, Naezha, & LA

The Spells Family

August 10, 2008

Be Still

Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.

Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.

If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.

ronald&angeline green&family

August 9, 2008

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Sharon Perry-Macauley

August 9, 2008

Dear Lawrence & Anthony,
I am so sorry to hear of your Mother's passing. God answers prayers. Think of all the wonderful and great moments you shared. No matter the distance you are in my thoughts! Love your cousin, Sharon (Nan's daughter) formerly of Pringle Town,

Michael and Pamela Bryant

August 9, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Thresea Howell

August 9, 2008

To Mrs. Yolonda and Family, Remember God put no more on us than we can Bear, May God Bless You and the Family.I will be Praying the Family.

DIANE WEST

August 9, 2008

IAM SO SORRY TO HER ABOUT MRS RIVERS I TRYING TO GET IN TOUCH WITH HER,MAY GOD BLESS ANDKEEP YOU ALL AT PEACE

Sylvonia Jiles

August 9, 2008

Lawrence and Anthony we extend our sympaythy to you and your family. We pray that God will bless, comfort and heal your hearts during this most difficult time. With love Sylvonia, Breon, Ryan and Aaron Jiles

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