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Obituary For Ms. Essie Fields
Funeral services for Ms. Essie Fields, 84, of 1897 Dellwood Drive, Orangeburg, will be held 2:00pm, Sunday, September 10, 2023, at Simmons Funeral Home and Crematory Chapel, 2868 Columbia Road, Orangeburg, with interment to follow in Belleville Memorial Gardens. Rev. Dr. Ephriam D. Stephens is officiating.
Essie Mae Brown- Fields was born on June 12, 1939, in Orangeburg, South Carolina, to the Late Adam Brown Sr. and Emma Gardner- Brown. Essie transitioned to be with the Lord on September 4, 2023, at Edisto Acute Care, Orangeburg, South Carolina.
Essie accepted Christ as her savior at an early age and joined Bull Swamp Baptist Church, Orangeburg, SC.
Essie received her formal education in the public schools of Orangeburg County and matriculated to Claflin University (then Claflin College) after graduating from high school.
Essie met and married Alphonso Fields on February 15, 1959.
Essie retired in 2004 from Orangeburg Consolidated School District 5, after many years of faithful service. She was also the owner and operator of Brown Derby Restaurant, until her health failed.
Essie loved cooking, singing and entertaining. She was sassy and full of life.
Essie was preceded in death by her husband, Alphonso Fields; son: Alan O. Fields Sr.; daughter, Arelia (Jackie) Mathis; and grandsons: Alan O. Fields Jr., Marshawn Green Williams.
Essie leaves to cherish found memories, two sons: Donald (Michelle) Fields of Orangeburg, SC and Gregory (Karen) Fields of Monks Corner, SC; brother, Melvin Brown of New York; special friends: Mrs. Hilda Stephens and Mrs. Milred Richardson; and a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives, and dear friends.
The family would like to give a special thank you to Ms. Mae Magaret Bookard, Ms. Nicole Mack and Ms. Monica Green.
Visitation will be held Saturday, September 9, 2023, from 1:00pm - 6:00pm.
Family and friends may visit the residence, 1897 Dellwood Drive, Orangeburg, or call Simmons Funeral Home and Crematory of Orangeburg.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.simmonsfuneralhome.com
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Condolences to Donald(Dee Dee), Gregory (Snake), and the rest of the Fields family . I am so sorry for your lost. You all just lost Jackie months ago. I know this must be hard. GOD tells us that we all are promised death. It's a part of life. Your mom , Jackie, and Gator are all together now. This should bring you comfort. I remember Mrs. Charlie always being in a 2pc skirt suit with her hair always curled and helping out at Brown Derby after she came from her job as a dietician. She and the accountant would sit at the table at night in the kitchen taking care of business. I remember her always being professional. She was a classy lady. I have nothing but good thoughts about her. You all are in my prayers. GOD has brought you all through multiple losses. He will continue to be your source for strength and comfort through this time of grief as well. Hold onto GOD. He never gives us more than we can bare. I Love you all, Candee
Dear family and friends please hold on to your memories of this angel who has gained her wings. Prayers, hugs, and love. Donna Kennerly Jacobs and family
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