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Obituary For Eula Mae Cummings

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Private Funeral service for Mother Eula Mae Graham Cummings, 105 will be conducted 12 Noon, Monday, May 25, 2020 at J.O. & Annette Smith Memorial Chapel, 307 S. Johns St., Florence. Interment will follow at Sunset Memory Gardens directed by Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC of Florence.

Mother Eula Mae Graham Cummings was born February 22, 1915 in Florence County to the late Walter and Rebecca Kennedy Graham. Mother Cummings died on Thursday, May 21, 2020 in Florence.

Mother Cummings was reared on the family farm in the "Meadow Prong Community".

Mother Cummings received her formal education at Elim School.

In 1940, Eula Mae Graham was joined in holy matrimony to Williams Wallace Cummings, Sr. and this union was blessed with six children: Troy, Gladys, Mariscia, Billy, Gerald and Michael.

After the demise of her husband, William in 1962, Mother Cummings had to go to work to provide for her children.

Mother Cummings enjoyed church and accepted Christ at an early age. She was baptized and attended Meadow Prong Baptist Church in Effingham, SC. She later joined Saint Matthew Church of God In Christ Jesus by being baptized and receiving the Gift of the Holy Ghost. She worked diligently and served in various capacities.

On February 22, 2020, Mother Cummings celebrated being 105 years of age.

Mother Cummings was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Troy Graham, Wilbur Graham and Nathaniel Graham; four sisters, Bessie Graham (who died at an early age), Greatha Barr, Allie Haynesworth and Rosa Belle Saunders; one son-in-law, James Montgomery.

Survivors include four sons, Troy Cummings, Billy (Rossetta) Cummings, Gerald (Terry) Cummings, and Michael Cummings; two daughters, Gladys Montgomery and Mariscia (James) Cooper; 17 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; 7 great-great grandchildren; numerous of nephews; nieces; cousins and friends.

Viewing and visitation for church family, family and friends will be Sunday,May 24, 2020 from 12 PM to 3 PM. In lieu of Flowers donation may be made to the St. Matthew Church of God In Christ Jesus Educational Scholarship Fund , 816 Pawley Street, Florence,SC 29506. Due to COVID-19, friends may call 843-393-8086.

Please keep the family of Mother Eula Mae Graham Cummings in your thoughts and prayers.

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My condolences to your family. May God strengthen all of you. Min. Sandra Hough River of Life, Darlington

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My sincere condolences to you Michael and your family on the loss of your dear Mother. Barbara L Harris

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Our deepest condolences and prayers of comfort for the family of Mrs. Eula Mae Cummings. We were so happy when she came to Dayton, Ohio the Summer of 2018 to visit her family that we were able to have her over to the house for dinner. We still reminiscence about the powerful prayer that she gave at the dinner table and the wonderful fellowship time that we shared with her. God bless- Mrs. Dorothy Williams and the late Dr. James Williams and Family

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Our deepest condolences to the family of Mrs. Eula Mae Cummings. We're sad, yet rejoicing with you and all of the family for God's blessing of Mrs. Cummings in your lives directly and countless others of us indirectly. She will be sorely missed, but wonderfully loved and appreciated for the servant life she lived for Christ. Thomas and Christina Goode, Knoxville, TN

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My deepest condolences to Bill and all the families. I know the love and care that Bill has for others came from his Mom as well as his love for the Lord. This is emulated through his sharing of God's gift of music and composition and direction. The musical, Lazurus, would not have had so much meaning without the love, care, support of his Mother. Prayers and thoughts are with you.

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I miss you Diva Eula Mae! (inside joke) Thank you for always putting a smile on my face! And you know I love you Mrs. Eula Mae...Anita Wright (Uncle Gerald's neice)

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To the Family of Mother Eula Mae Cummings, sending deepest condolences and prayers for peace and strength during you time of great loss. Elder Exodus & Karen Mack-McKenzie

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Words cannot express the joy and impact Mother Cummings had in my life. She was a ray of sunshine. I will never forget her smile or her encouraging words. She has left a great legacy. Always remember her love, smile, principles and standard that she lived.

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The Deacon's Ministry and members of Sutton Branch Baptist Church Inc. convey our deepest condolences to Michael Cummings and Family during your season of bereavement. GOD Bless you and keep your hearts in perfect peace.

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Michael May your precious memories comfort you and your family. May your Mother's soul be set free. May her spirit soar as the eagles. May GOD say well done to a phenomenal Woman among Women and allow her to sleep in slumber until the rapture that she is well prepared for. We Bid her GOD's Speed. Donna R. Harris and Family

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Our deepest heartfelt condolences in the loss of this great woman of God. Comfort and peace to the family. ~ Pastor Michael J. (Cummings) Isaac, Sr and Family.

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From Ella Kennedy To the family of cousin Eula Mae Cummings we send our deepest condolences in the passing of cousin Eula Mae our hearts are heavy on behalf of myself and my son and husband we are saddened that we can not be there but know our hearts are with you remember to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord we love you and praying for y'all

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You are in our prayers,may God bless you. The Law family

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Our thoughts and prayers are with our beloved family. Cousin Eula Mae was a Jewel and she will truly be missed. Praying for your strength and May God comfort your hearts, love always Cousin Render Langston Sellers Grand Stephanie and Great Grand Courtney

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With our deepest condolences and prayers to the family. Our Heavenly Father has received her and will keep you within His Perfect Peace. Love, Lewis and Sharon McNabb

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Mariscia and James Jr, my sincere condolences to you and family. May the peace and comfort of God be with you always. Audrey F. Robinson

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To the Cooper family. So sorry to hear about your loss of such a sweet spirit. She was such a light to anyone who knew her. My prayers are with you and your family. Beverly Emanuel

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Mariscia, Iam deeply saddened by the death of your mother.May God continue to strengthen you and your family. Dot Spencer &Family

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Mrs Cooper, I Send You And Your Family My Condolences

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My deepest condolences to the family of Mrs. Eula Mae Cummings. She was indeed an awesome woman, pillar of strength, with lots of wisdom. My prayers are with the family. Claudia McDaniel- Family Friend

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Michele Kennedy

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My deepest condolences to the family on the loss of Eula Mae. My Dad and Mom the late Deacon Eugene Kennedy and Deaconess Linease Kennedy (NYC) thought so much of her and Dad always fondly talked of her. He was so happy to see her many years ago when he was last able to visit Florence. I will keep the family in my prayers.

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My Deepest Condolences and Prayers for the Family Your Childhood Neighbor and Friend Bettye Robinson-Scudder

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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