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Kathleen Ferguson Obituary

Deaconess Kathleen L.W. Ferguson, BS, MS CHARLESTON - Deaconess Kathleen Louise Washington Ferguson, 88, beloved wife of the late Deacon William L Ferguson, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, November 6, 2017, at Heart Land Rehabilitation Center. All friends and relatives are invited to attend her funeral services at 11:00 am this Saturday, November 11, at Eastside Missionary Baptist Church, 584 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC 29403. Interment will follow in Sunset Memorial Gardens. She will lie in state at Eastside Missionary Baptist Church on Friday, November 10, 2017, from 6 to 8 pm. Arrangements entrusted to FIELDING HOME FOR FUNERALS, 122 Logan St., 843 722 3348 or 1 800 290 5954. Deaconess Ferguson was born January 18, 1929, in Charleston County, SC, the daughter of the late Mr. John Morris and the late Mable Bates Washington. The late Mr. Gus Washington, her step father, raised her as his own. She was preceded in death by her parents, her beloved husband William Larry Ferguson, her sister Mary Johnson and two grandsons, Larry Christian Ferguson and Jordan Smith. She is a graduate of Burke High School Class of 1945, and received a BS degree in Education from Morris College Class of 1954, and received her MS degree in education from South Carolina State College Class of 1961. She taught in the Charleston County School District for 39 years and retired in 1994. She was a member of Eastside Missionary Baptist Church where she began serving as a Deaconess in 1949. She was a Sunday School teacher and chairwoman of education at Eastside. She was Dean of Education for the New Ashley Baptist Association and Dean of the Christian Education Commission Ministry for the Baptist Educational and Missionary Convention of South Carolina. Deaconess Ferguson is survived by her four loving children, Dr. Larry J. Ferguson (Mabel), Charleston, SC, The Rev. Dr. George St. A. Ferguson (Lawan), Upper Marlboro, MD, Mrs. Karen F. Nelson (Stanford), Milwaukee, WI, and Mr. Juan M. Ferguson (Tonya), Lake Elsinore, CA; and 11 grandchildren, Dr. Gabrielle F. Cannick (Dr. Leander), Dr. Felice Knight (Robert), Mr. Larry J. Ferguson (Aimee), Atty. Lauren F. Baham (Michael), George II and Atty. Candice Ferguson, Atty. Sable and Stanford Nelson II, Destiny, Juan II, and Jaden Ferguson; 6 loving great-grandchildren, and a host of nephews, nieces, cousins, and friends. In lieu of flowers all memorials may be made to Eastside Missionary Baptist Church, P.O. Box 20668, Charleston, SC 29413 for the Deacon William L. Ferguson Scholarship Fund soon to be renamed the Deas. William & Kathleen Ferguson Scholarship Fund. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Nov. 9 to Nov. 10, 2017.

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Eva Little

November 14, 2017

To Ferguson family, my condolences to all family member at this time of grieving , today you are in my thoughts, tonight I will remember you in my prayers. Your family will always be in my heart with deepest sympathy

Bruce Mills

November 13, 2017

Our prayers go out to our second family from Bruce Mills your mother was like our mother in the neighborhood when we were growing up . Thanks you all for sharing your family with ours . God bless you all .

Michelle Singleton

November 12, 2017

Praying for the entire Ferguson Family. Growing up for me she was there at every holiday get together and always had good solid advice and words of encouragement. Your presence will be missed.
Love Mrs. Michelle & CPT Bobby E. Singleton

Mom and me at Eastside Baptist Church after I preached there - 2015.

Dr. George Ferguson

November 12, 2017

CHRIST CREATIVE BAPTIST CHURCH
5201 S. BARNARBY ROAD
TEMPLE HILLS, MD 20748
301-894-2961
Rev. Dr. George St. Anthony Ferguson, Sr., Pastor
First Lady (Deas./ Trst.) Lawan D. Ferguson, Chair
[email protected]
November 11, 2017

Resolution for Deaconess Kathleen Louise Washington Ferguson

Whereas Deaconess Kathleen Louise Washington Ferguson was born in Charleston, SC, the second of two girls who survived out of four births.

Whereas she was a graduate of Burke Industrial High School with Honors (Salutatorian).

Whereas she was a graduate of Morris College earning a Bachelor of Science degree with Honors (Cum Laude).

Whereas she was a graduate of South Carolina State College earning a Master of Science degree.

Whereas she was a solid member, Sunday School Teacher and Educator Emeritus at Eastside Missionary Baptist Church.

Whereas she was a wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, grandaunt, great grandaunt, and Board Certified National Education Association Teacher.

Whereas she was the Dean of Education for the New Ashley Baptist Association and the Dean for the Christian Education Commission Ministry for the Baptist Educational and Missionary Convention of South Carolina.

Whereas she has served the city of Charleston, the Charleston County Public Schools, and the state of South Carolina with distinction as a positive contributor to society for over 88 years.

Be it resolved that Christ Creative Baptist Church is pleased to proclaim that Deaconess Kathleen Louis Washington Ferguson is a child of God, was a family woman, was an educator, was a leader, and was a faithful servant of our Savior and Lord Jesus Christ. Servant of God, Well Done!

Yours in Jesus Christ,

Rev. Dr. George St. Anthony Ferguson, Sr.
Pastor

Dr. George Ferguson

November 12, 2017

CHRIST CREATIVE BAPTIST CHURCH
5201 S. BARNARBY ROAD
TEMPLE HILLS, MD 20748
301-894-2961
Rev. Dr. George St. Anthony Ferguson, Sr., Pastor
First Lady (Deas./ Trst.) Lawan D. Ferguson, Chair
[email protected]
November 11, 2017

Resolution for Deaconess Kathleen Louise Washington Ferguson

Whereas Deaconess Kathleen Louise Washington Ferguson was born in Charleston, SC, the second of two girls who survived out of four births.

Whereas she was a graduate of Burke Industrial High School with Honors (Salutatorian).

Whereas she was a graduate of Morris College earning a Bachelor of Science degree with Honors (Cum Laude).

Whereas she was a graduate of South Carolina State College earning a Master of Science degree.

Whereas she was a solid member, Sunday School Teacher and Educator Emeritus at Eastside Missionary Baptist Church.

Whereas she was a wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, grandaunt, great grandaunt, and Board Certified National Education Association Teacher.

Whereas she was the Dean of Education for the New Ashley Baptist Association and the Dean for the Christian Education Commission Ministry for the Baptist Educational and Missionary Convention of South Carolina.

Whereas she served the city of Charleston, the Charleston County Public Schools, and the state of South Carolina with distinction as a positive contributor to society for over 88 years.

Be it resolved that Christ Creative Baptist Church is pleased to proclaim that Deaconess Kathleen Louis Washington Ferguson is a child of God, was a family woman, was an educator, was a leader, and was a faithful servant of our Savior and Lord Jesus Christ. Servant of God, Well Done!

Yours in Jesus Christ,

Rev. Dr. George St. Anthony Ferguson, Sr.
Pastor

November 11, 2017

Peace and Blessings to the Ferguson Family on the passing of Mrs. Ferguson.

Alberta Grimes and Family

Wanda Corbin Magwood

November 11, 2017

To the Ferguson family my prayers are with you.

Thomas, Zanyah & Joshua Smalls

November 10, 2017

To the Ferguson Family,
Our Heartfelt Sympathy goes out to all of you. Mrs. Ferguson was a beautiful woman of God on the inside as well as the outside. She will be truly miss by so many people. A pray for the family to have peace and strength during this time of sorrow. May God Bless You and Keep You in the days to come. We Love All of You.

Wanita Commodore

November 10, 2017

Dear Dr. Ferguson,
I am sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. She lived a good life. Continue to trust in the Lord,
With sympathy,

Melissa Hemingway

November 10, 2017

My Sympathy to the Ferguson Family. Mrs. Ferguson was my Sanders-Clyde Elementary School teacher. May she rest in peace.

Seels

November 10, 2017

So sorry for your loss. Your family is in my prayers.

David Mack

November 10, 2017

I will greatly miss my dear classmate. As president of the class of 1946 of Burke High School and chairperson of the 50th year Class Reunion, I will always recall the many contributes she made. Such is how she did everything in life. May all of her family and friends know and remember the great influence she had on the numerous students she taught over the years, and most importantly on her own children who truly exemplify the values she instilled in them and were her pride and joy as a mother. May God give you strength at this time.
David J. Mack, Jr.

LINDA POWELL

November 10, 2017

To Dr.Ferguson and Mrs Mable,you and yours have our deepest sympathy. God will keep you during these hours. Linda Powell and family, Gale , Nedra, Ovella, Clifton Powell.

Rev. Dr. Al and Roneller Capers, Sr.

November 10, 2017

To the Ferguson Family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers during this time of sorrow due to the passing of our Deaconess Ferguson. May God grant you all the Grace needed to draw ever closer to Him and each other. God Bless you. We love you.

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