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Marthena Guest Obituary

Marthena Guest N. CHARLESTON - Mrs. Marthena Camille Guest, 98, of North Charleston, SC, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, September 17, 2023. Mrs. Guest was the daughter of the late Isaac McElveen and Maggie Blanding McElveen, the mother of Olivia White, the grandmother of Brittani Marthena White, Tiffany White Booth (Jermaine), Aaron James White (Julie) and Stephanie Alise White; the great-grandmother of Olivia Ann White. The Home Going Service will take place on Sunday, September 24, 2023, 1:00 PM, at the Azalea Drive Church of Christ, 3950 Azalea Drive, N. Charleston, SC. She will be laid to rest in Sunset Memorial Gardens. There will be no Wake Service on Saturday. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at: www.lowcountrymortuary.com. Funeral arrangements announced by THE LOW COUNTRY MORTUARY, 1852 E. Montague Ave., N. Charleston, SC 29405: (8430 554-2117. Visit our guestbook at legacy.com/obituaries/charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Sep. 22 to Sep. 23, 2023.

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Patricia Ann Brown

September 14, 2025

I always remember her keeping the young female in straight with the teachings of God. As one of the oldest sisters in church I have the upmost respect for sister guest

Cynthia Maria Graham

September 25, 2023

So sorry to hear about Sister Guest! She will forever be in our hearts. Olivia you and the family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Clarence and Cynthia-Maria Graham

Larson Wilson

September 24, 2023

To the Guest family. I'm sending my condolences

NorveLa FLuddrice & Children

September 23, 2023

CondoLences & SympaThy are senT your way. God's Grace & Mercy shineTh upon you as you waLk her through her transiTional lay. fRom: The Children oF The LATE: Marie P. Fludd Collins & The LATE: Joe Collins Jr.

Sister Patty Brown

September 23, 2023

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

Lois Jenkins

September 23, 2023

Praying for the Guest family may God continue to bless bless and keep you safe in his arms. The family of the late Rev. John H. and Mrs. Georgianna Guest Jenkins

Wanda Ruffin

September 22, 2023

My sister Olivia White and family:
The Lords love and presence be with you as Mama´s legacy lives on in this and other generations. "Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted" - Matthew 5:4. She will be missed but we rest assured that she is with our Heavenly Father now. All our love, Wanda and Willie Ruffin

Clinton & Etheline Mizell

September 21, 2023

To the Family of Sister Marthena Guest may our Father in heaven hold your hearts , In the palms of his hands. While you all are walking through the shadows of death In christian love

Lottie Gillard

September 21, 2023

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

Chenitta " Tina" Singleton

September 21, 2023

Our darling,spicy,generous" Ms.Marthena" took her orbit 98 times! A true woman of God,and a treasure to Heaven and Earth.There was not a Warm Up period for us,she showed me who she is and never faltered. I loved that openess and confidence Always.Your presence brought spontaneous smiles.Olivia and the entire family were so Blessed have a matriach of such stature,one to emulate and love for eternity!

Connie Phillips

September 20, 2023

Love and prayers to you and your family

Connie Phillips

September 20, 2023

May God Bless you and your family. The angels in heaven welcome you to be with your wonderful husband. Love and prayers to Olivia White and family.

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