Born February 5, 1924, in Clarendon County, she was a daughter of the late Charles Nettles and Naomi Bryant Ridgeway. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Manning.
She is survived by two daughters, Marian C. O'Shields and her husband, Michael L. 'Mike' of Landrum, and Roberta (Bert) C. and her husband, Dr. William B. Rush 'Billy' of Newberry; five grandchildren, Mickey O'Shields (Lana) of Campobello, Betsi O'Shields of Charlotte, North Carolina, Rebecca Rush (Rod Elkins) of Prosperity, Sarah Rush and Albert Campbell Rush of Charleston; and two great-grandchildren, Mackaylan O'Shields and Rory Elkins. She is survived also by three sisters, Willowese R. Campbell (Mrs. W.L.) of Kingstree, Esther R. Taylor (Mrs. H.L.) of Manning, and Betty R. Spigner of Sumter.
She was predeceased by one daughter, Gwendolyn Naomi Campbell; one grandson, William B. Rush III; three brothers, William E. Ridgeway, Charles T. Ridgeway and Albert Ridgeway; and two sisters, Oneida R. Montjoy and Oletheia Ridgeway.
Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, November 5, 2010, at First Baptist Church of Manning, South Carolina, with the Rev. Chad Rickenbaker officiating. Burial will follow in Trinity United Methodist Church Cemetery in Alcolu.
The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday at Heritage Hall of First Baptist Church, Manning.
Memorials may be made to Lottie Moon Offering of First Baptist Church, 49 West Boyce Street, Manning, SC 29102 or to Alzheimer's Association, P.O. Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090.
Stephens Funeral Home & Crematory, 304 N. Church Street, Manning, is in charge of arrangements, (803) 435-2179. www.stephensfuneralhome.org
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November 4, 2010
Dear Bert and family,
I am so sorry about your loss. Please know that we are praying for your family. All our love,
Johnny, Belinda and children
November 4, 2010
Bert and family, I am so sorry for you loss. My love and prayers are with you all.
Debbie Pace McCaskill
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