Manning, SC

Alma Rhunette Pendergrass Mouzon, 86, widow of Neddie Edward Mouzon, died Monday, March 30, 2020 at McLeod Health Clarendon, Manning, SC. She was born June 17, 1933 in Williamsburg County, South Carolina, a daughter of the late Levy Pendergrass and Flora Fulton Pendergrass Reardon.

She received her formal education in the Williamsburg County Public School System.

Alma accepted Christ at an early age and received her spiritual foundation at the Saint Mary United Methodist Church, Kingstree, SC and later joined St. John AME Church, Workman Community, Kingstree, SC. She served as the honorable Mother of the Church and was a part of the Missionary Ministry, Willing Workers Club and the Usher's Ministry.

Alma was a prayer warrior and was dedicated to offering effectual fervent prayer on a daily prayer line with other intercessors. Her passion was working in a greenhouse for she loved plants and outdoor flowers. Her home was where most of the family celebrations were held and she enjoyed preparing delicious meals for family and friends.

She was joined in holy matrimony to the late Neddie Mouzon and this union was blessed with three children. A son, Ricky M. Mouzon and a son-in-law, Timothy Murray, preceded her in death.

God, in His Infinite Wisdom, came into our midst on Monday, March 30, 2020 where Alma Rhunette Pendergrass Mouzon exchanged Time for Eternity at the McLeod Health Clarendon Hospital, Manning, SC.

She leaves to cherish her precious memory a loving daughter, Joyce M. Murray of Manning, SC; a devoted son, Terry (Pattie) Mouzon of Upper Marlboro, MD; one granddaughter, Falanda Barnes; two grandsons, Tiran (Shadira) Murray and Brock Rogers; seven great-grandchildren; two sisters, Willie Ruth Pressley of Sumter, SC and Pastor Dorothy L. Adams of Charlotte, NC; one brother, David Leroy (Gloria) Pendergrass of Trotwood, OH; one sister-in-law, Edna Fulmore of Rochester, NY; two step brothers, Stanley (Mary) Redden and Frank Redden both of Phildelphia, PA; a special friend, Gardenia Cain; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, friends and neighbors.

Grave side services for Mrs. Mouzon will 1:30 PM Saturday, April, 4, 2020 at St. John AME Church, Workman Community, Kingstree, SC.

The CDC advises limiting gatherings to 10 people or less. Public viewings will follow this recommendation. No more than ten people at a time will be allowed in the funeral home for viewing. We are asking our families to help us communicate this to close friends and acquaintances. Due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19), gatherings have been restricted to 50 people for services and/or events.

The family is receiving friends at the home of her daughter, Joyce Murray, 1103 Megan Lane, Manning, SC.