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Martha Pointer Obituary

Martha "Sue" Middleton Ladson Pointer HOPKINS- Celebration of Life Services for Martha "Sue" Middleton Ladson Pointer will be held Sunday, July 7, 2013 at Ladson Chapel Missionary Baptist Church with interment to follow in Greenlawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be held this evening from 4 to 8 p.m. and the family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m. Services have been entrusted to J.P. Holley Funeral Home. She leaves to cherish her memories to her children, Herodius (Barbara) Ladson, Marlene L. Cunningham, Wanda L. (Calvin) Gordon, Rev. Stanley (Dianne) Roy Ladson Sr., Sharon Ladson and Demetrius (Darlene) Mike Ladson; sister-in-law Clementine (Clifford) McAlister; step-daughters Willie Mae Bookert, and Phyllis Pointer; step-son, Tony Pointer; 21 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. www.jpholley.com

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Published by The State on Jul. 6, 2013.

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July 8, 2013

Sorry to heard about your loss

Pete & Denise Bostic

Vernell Stephen

July 7, 2013

Sorry to hear about Ms. Pointer passing.
I was really surprised; I didn't know she was sick. May God be with you and give you peace. Ms. Pointer was a very sweet and dear person. I will never forget her kindness to me, and my husband doing his illness.
God bless you
Ms. Stephen

July 7, 2013

I've just heard, that Ms. Pointer had past. I am very sadden about her passing. She was a very good neighbor and friend.
May the peace of God rule in your heart, she was one of the Heavenly Father's best.
What a privilege it has been to have her as my neighbor and friend.
May God give you peace in this time of sorrow.

Ms. Stephen

The Hintons

July 7, 2013

May God keep and comfort you during this time. Prayers for the entire family

Margaret Middleton Sumpter

July 6, 2013

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Sallie Mitchell

July 6, 2013

May the strenght of GOD continue to be your portion in this time of sorrow.

Frances Washington

July 6, 2013

To a very special person, my second mother, may your soul rest in peace and free of pain and suffering. Love You, Frances

Vinia Alston

July 6, 2013

may you rest in the arms of God.We love you and will miss you.

Richard and Jackie Burden

July 6, 2013

we are sorry to hear of the passing of Ms. Sue. The family is in our prayers and thoughts.

Marvin Middleton

July 6, 2013

I'm praying that our Lord Jesus will keep you and strengthen you as only He can.

July 6, 2013

Our prayers are with the family.

Calvin & Sheila Robinson

Monica Holmes Thomas

July 6, 2013

My name is Monica Holmes Thomas and I am so sorry for your loss. I taught Roy many years ago at Hopkins Middle School and just wanted to express my sympathies as you walk this road in which the Lord has allowed. Please allow the Holy Spirit to do His job in comforting you all. You shall remain in my most earnest prayers.

July 6, 2013

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

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