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Obituary For Mae Edith Burgess

New Zion, SC

Mae Edith Burgess, 72, died Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at her residence. She was born December 19, 1949 in New Zion, SC, a daughter of the late Robert L. and Hattie Baker Burgess.

Public viewing will be held Wednesday, December 21, 2022 from 2:00 PM til 6:00 PM at Hayes F. Samuels Sr. Memorial Chapel, 114 N. Church St., Manning, SC.

Funeral services will be held 12:00 Noon Thursday, December 22, 2022 at St. John AME, Workman Community, 904 County Road, Kingstree, SC. Rev. Frederick Johnson, Pastor, officiating, Rev. Oliver Davis, Presiding, Pastor Devon Coker, assisting. Burial will follow in the churchyard cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 1:00PM til 7:00PM at the home of her sister, Bernice McElveen, 1493 Oakdale Road, New Zion, SC. Mask required.

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The days of honor and respect for our elders seem to have long passed. I remember Ms. Mae as she was dear to me and my Aunt Rosetta. She always made me feel like I was her daughter. This is heartbreaking. She's with the Angels now. Let's continue to pray for God's peace upon all of us who are still here 💜.

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I will always love you❤️❤️

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Praying for the family. Pastor Marshall Ivey, DBS

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To the Family you have our most sincere sympathy this is such a shock to us. Aunt Mae I miss hearing your voice Rest in Peace from your Baltimore Family Josie, Melanie and Travon

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My deepest condolences and prayers to the family.

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My deepest condolences and prayers to the family.

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Condolences to the family of Mrs. Mae Edith Burgess from the Montgomery family in Port Charlotte, Fl. May God comfort you all though this difficult time. Mitch and Nathalie Montgomery

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Our sincere condolences to Ms. Bernice and entire family. May God comfort each of you during your time of bereavement. From the Boulware-Mickens Family

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Earth has no sorrow that Heaven can't heal. May you rest in the presence of the Lord You were an amazing Classmate. You will be missed. Condolences to Bernice & the Family. May you find Peace & Comfort that only God can give each of you. Winnie Witherspoon Ricketts

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Words can't express the sadness we feel right now. Mae was a special part of SPD department at Tuomey. A sweet , loving , and kind person. Our hearts are broken but God has received one of his angels back. Rest Mae

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Words of sincere condolences and prayers for the family during this season of distress and grief. Mae your soft sweet spirit lingers on. Rest in Paradise my friend. God is Still In Charge. Gail Ham-Lampkin

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Words will never describe the loss of my sweet cousin Mae. You gave us so many memories all filled with your love, warmth and soul warming dishes and cakes Even disciplining us as children there was always a loving sterness. You will never be forgotten. Until we meet again....love always. cousin Michele

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We offer our sincere prayers and condolences to the family of Ms. Mae now and in the days to come. Oliver & Katrina ( Brayboy) Pearson

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Aunt Mae would light up any room she'd walk into. Greetings from her always felt like a reunion- a big smile before she even got to you, with an even bigger hug, and her laugh... it was contagious and before you knew it, you too were smiling and laughing. You didn't have a choice. Aunt Mae left you no choice and she was a natural. During conversations with her, she would look at you closely occasionally fix your hair into place, or maybe clothing and she knew what you were really feeling even if you answered otherwise. Every single time. I know it is going to be difficult adjusting to visits back home without her and I wish we had more time with her because the world could use more of her today. That being said, there is always a lesson to be learned and your life demonstrated many. One I will be more intentional about is remembering that spreading love and kindness to others is free and the power it truly holds when the receiver gets to experience it. Hopefully we all paid close attention and will be encouraged to reciprocate. I'll truly miss Aunt Mae. Until we meet again.- Kadara

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You was one a sweet person Mae!!! I remember on my 21st birthday you had me a cake made for that I will forever cherish that moment and all the generosity you and your sister Bernice have showed over the years ❤️❤️

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THIS IS SUCH A SHOCK, WE JUST LAUGHED AND TALKED JUST ONE DAY BEFORE THIS TRAGEDY. I PRAY GOD GETS JUSTICE IN YOUR ABSENCE. I WILL TRULY MISS OUR CONVERSATIONS AND OUR CLASSMATE OF CLASS OF 68'LOVE YOU TO ETERNITY, REST EASY MY LOVE, YOUR CLASSMATE OF 68' CARRIE MYERS ♥️😇♥️🙏

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Praying that you will be surrounded by His comforting love and filled with the peace that only He can give. She was such a beautiful person. Ella Mae Rose Sanders, Bowie, MD

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My deepest sympathies to Ms Bernice and her family,,Ms Mae was a sweet person. May God provide you with strength during this difficult time,, Love Terri and Sara Burgess, Kingstree SC

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So very sorry to lose a Beautiful Friend in such a senseless way. Mae your heart was of gold to anyone who met you. I can hear you saying "Hey Ms. T.You will truly be missed. To the family and friends. May you find some comfort in your memories of Mae. Love you Lady

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Mae (Mable) as I always called you and you called me Nancy this really shattered my heart I will love you forever my beautiful family and friend 🥰❤️🥰 Mrs Bernice my condolences and prayers to you and the family love Ivory

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My heart goes out to Mrs Mae Edith burgess family you will be sadly missed

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I am heartbroken finding out about this horrible tragedy my heart goes out to Mrs.Mae family. I knew Mrs.Mae all my life and she had a heart pure as gold .To my usher president I will truly miss you .Sending prayers for her family during this most difficult times

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Mrs Mae this was such a tragic shock to me , i regret not coming to see you when you wanted me to visit. I want you to know that I will always love you , and I appreciate everything you've done for me and my mom in the past years. Love your sweet girl Kaay ❤️

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Our hearts are broken to hear of Mae's passing. To Bernice and the rest of the family please accept our condolences and deepest sympathies, you're in our thoughts and prayers. May God continue to comfort the family during this difficult time. Debra Seabrook-Butler & Family, Summerville SC

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Miss Mae you definitely will be miss. You were such a sweet soul. You was the only one that still call me Little Sally.

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This was such a shock to hear of Mae's passing. To Bernice and remaining family members you have my deepest sympathy. Mae and I was classmates 1968. Every time I saw Mae she was smiling. May God strengthen and comfort the family during this sad time. Sylvia Jean Whatley Sumter, SC

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