Mrs. Almeta Shaw Durant

Mrs. Almeta Shaw Durant obituary, Columbia, SC

Mrs. Almeta Shaw Durant

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Almeta Durant Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Palmer Memorial Chapel - Sumter on Oct. 14, 2025.

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Almeta Shaw Durant, widow of Isaac Durant, was born to the late George & Dinah Shaw in Woodrow, SC.
She entered eternal rest on October 11, 2025. She was preceded in death by her husband, Isaac, a daughter, Almeta Dian, and siblings, Paul Shaw, Thomasine Abrams, Ann Shaw & Johnnie Mae Gibson.
She leaves to cherish precious memories, three daughters: Gloria, Jennifer, and Sylvia, 10 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren, 3 great-great-grandchildren, siblings: Minnie Greg, Evelina Parrott, Luegenia Yates, Dinah Shaw, Josephine Jennings & Moise Shaw.
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The family of Mrs. Almeta S. Durant would like to thank you for your love, support, and every act of kindness shown during the passing of our dear loved one.
A special Thanks to:
Palmer Memorial Chapel
New Zion A.M.E. Church

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New Zion AME Church Cemetery

Bishopville

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