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Richerdina Sumter Obituary

Richerdina Heyward Sumter JOHNS ISLAND - The relatives and friends of Mrs. Richerdina Heyward Sumter and those of her beloved husband, the late Mr. Henry Sumter, her loving children: Bernard, Albert (Georgiann), John (Savonnia) and Herbert Sumter, her siblings: William (Patricia) Heyward and the late Ruth (the late Eugene) Sumter, her grands, great grands, nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends are invited to attend her Home - Going Service on Wednesday, June 13, 2012, 11:00 AM at Lovely Hill Missionary Baptist Church, 670 Bear Swamp Road, Johns Island (Red Top Section), SC. Interment: Lovely Hill Memorial Garden. Remains will lie in state at the church on Wednesday from 10:00 AM until the time of service. Family and friends may call / visit Walker's Mortuary today (Tuesday) from 3 PM until 8 PM. Final arrangements entrusted to the care of WALKER'S MORTUARY "CHAPEL OF PEACE," 3407 Old Pond Road, John's Island, SC, Phone: (843) 559-0341, FAX: (843) 559-3415. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Jun. 9 to Jun. 12, 2012.

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The Sumter Family

June 15, 2012

Greetings,

The Sumter Family would like to thank you all so much for your prayers, heartfelt words of comfort, and sympathy. We greatly appreciate it from the bottom of our hearts and pray that God will for ever bless you and your family.

S. Gilliard and Family

June 14, 2012

" I have fought the good fight,I have finished the race, I have kept the faith."
2 Timothy 4:7

Barbara Arthur

June 12, 2012

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Danielle Sumter- McClure

June 12, 2012

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Cheryl Lee-Myers

June 11, 2012

To Herbert and family,please accept my condolenses on the passing of your mother.Your family are in my prayers.

Felicia Singleton and family

June 11, 2012

MAY the precious memory of your loved one help to comfort
you and your family at this time. May God continue to keep your
family in his loving care forever.

Lovely Hill Missionary Baptist Church

June 11, 2012

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3:16

Dear Sumter and Heyward Family,

Please know that you are in our prayers in the passing of Sister Sumter.

Lovely Hill Missionary Baptist Church

June 11, 2012

Mrs. Richerdine was a wonderful woman. My wife and I will miss seeing her sit on the front porch. She has filled our lives in many ways. Thank God for her wisdom, knowledge, and longevity (89 years). What a blessing! Be encourage, we know she is resting with our Father. Daniel and Melody (Johns Island)

Wendy Wilson

June 11, 2012

Expressions of peace and love to the Sumter family as you face the passing of your beloved. Praying for you..Wendy Wilson of Albany, Georgia.

Bernie Sumter

June 10, 2012

Rest in Peace Granny. I Love you very much -Bernie

Cordelia Grant

June 10, 2012

We don't understand why the death of a love one and are sadden by the lost but God is ready for one of his angels and
prayfully I hope u find comfort that Ms sumter is at peace and I pray you find strength in your difficult time

ATU LOCAL 610

June 10, 2012

To Bernard and family , we are so sorry to hear about the passing of your Mother. There are no words to ease the pain of death, but God will see you through this difficult time. Heartfelt prayers and deep deep sympathy goes out to your entire family. God Bless You All.

Wanita Commodore

June 10, 2012

Dear Sumter Family,
I am sorry to hear about the loss of Mrs. Richerdina Sumter. But to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord for those who die in the Lord.
She will be sadly missed by all.
With Sincere Sympathy,
The Smalls Families

Julia Randolph

June 9, 2012

Dear Bernard,
I am so sorry to hear about the death of your mother. I hope that all of your memories will be a comfort to you while you grieve this loss. Know that I'm keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
Julia (tiny's sister)

ATU LOCAL 610

June 9, 2012

To the Bernard and family we are so sorry to hear about the passing of your Mother, there are no words to ease the pain of death but God will carry you through this difficult time. Our heartfelt prayers and deep deep sympathy goes out to your entire family.
God Bless You All.

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