Ms. Beverly Dianne McCray Able
Floral Bearers Nieces
Honorary Floral Bearers Class of 1967
Pallbearers Nephews
Honorary Pallbearers Class of 1967 Remember Me by Judith Karen Bulock Remember me when flowers bloom Early in the spring Remember me on sunny days In the fun that summer brings Remember me in the fall As you walk through the leaves of gold And in the wintertime-remember me In the stories that are told But most of all remember Each day – right from the start I will be forever near For I live within your heart. “May God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ mightily bless each of you, and give you peace.” 2 Cor 1:2
Family Acknowledgement Words are inadequate to express the humbleness and gratefulness we feel toward all our friends who have consoled us during the passing of our dear loved one, Beverly Dianne McCray Able. Your visitations, telephone calls, flowers, and gifts of nourishment are warmly appreciated. We saw all of these as God’s love expressed through you. Whatever you did to console our hearts, we thank you very much. May God richly bless you. -The Family
Nelson’s Funeral Home 270 N. Dogwood Ave. Ridgeway, SC 29130 803-337-4500 www.nelsonsofridgeway.com
Ms. Beverly Dianne McCray Able November 1, 1949 – February 17, 2017 Tuesday, February 21, 2017, 11:30 A.M. Shiloh First Independent Church 52 Kelly Miller Road Winnsboro, SC 29180 Reverend Glenn Prince, Pastor
Remembering Beverly Dianne Able Scripture Selections & Songs
Celebration Service Pastor Edwards, Obituary forLee Name of Presiding Loved One
“The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still.” NIV Exodus 14:14
On February 17, 2017, silent wings cameGrace, and took mesweet to my the home to be with my Heavenly Father. Amazing how sound, I left this earthly place for a place of joy andsaved peace.a Iwretch will miss That likeyou me.all but I was glad to go home, no more will I be alone, no more tears will I shed. Do not cry or worry. I have no regrets. I once was lost but now am found, Beverly was the daughter of wonderful and loving parents Quincy and Evelyn Guise McCray. She Was blind, was born on November 1, 1949 in Blythewood, SC. but now I see. She was educated at Bethel Elementary and Bethel High School in Blythewood, SC. and graduated in 1967. She also obtained further as ataught Clerical at Career Training Center in T'waseducation Grace that mySpecialist heart to fear. Columbia, SC. She held the following positions of employment: Fairfield County School System, And Grace, my fears relieved. Tanglewood Healthcare, Richland County WIC Program, Fairfield County WIC Program which How precious did that Grace appear opened under her direction, Fairfield County Treasurer’s Office, and Fairfield County Transit System The hour I first believed. (from 1984 until retirement in 1998). Beverly joined Bethel Baptist Church at an early age and as a child, she loved to read and study the word. When she married, she joined Calvary Baptist Church. later changed her membership Through many dangers, toils andShe snares to Shiloh Church. Ms. Able was a faithfulI have churchalready membercome; who served and held various positions in all the churches she attended. She loved to sing and was on the usher board and the choir. She was 'Tis Grace that brought me safe thus far also a Church Secretary, Youth Director, Sunday School and Bible Study Teacher. She worked as a will lead me home. church Stewardess, Pastor’s Aid and and withGrace the youth as Director of Praise Dance, and several other positions. She was a deeply spiritual person, serving wherever she could and always trusting God until her final moment. Her life was testimony and rich many blessings. She loved and Thea living Lord has promised goodwith to me. enjoyed life with family members and His friends. in sharing whatever she had with those wordShe my believed hope secures. she loved. She was always willing to lend a helping hand. He will my shield and portion be, She was married to Ernest Able Sr. on July 2, 1967 at Bethel Baptist Church. This marriage was blessed with three wonderful children. As long as life endures. To cherish her precious memories, she leaves her children, Ernest (Tonya) Able of Ridgeway, SC, Dolsie Able of Winnsboro, SC, Tiara (Boris) Henderson of Charlotte, brothers, Quincy Yea, when this flesh and heart shall fail, NC; (JoAnne) of Columbia, SC, Kenneth (Chartsie) of Columbia, SC; sisters, Linda (Calvin) McCrorey And mortal life shall cease, of Columbia, SC, Margaret McCray of Warner Robbins, GA, Donna O’Daniel of Queens, NY, I shall possess within the veil, Veneshia McCray of Baltimore, MD; foster sisters, Dorothy Canzater and Margaret Ann Robinson of A life of joyNV, andand peace. Boston, MA, Quinnie Lee McCray of Las Vegas, Daisy Bellamy of Georgia; grandson, William Henderson; granddaughters, Alexcian Able, India Able, and Blair Henderson; godson, Adam Boulware; god-granddaughter,When Melissa Ashford; special Herbert we've been here tennephew, thousand yearsWilliams; special niece, Kirsten Patterson. Special remembranceBright to Maya, Cheyenne, Gianna, shining as the sun. Rebecca, and Mariah. Special friends Charlie Mae, Barbara, Carolyn, Patsy, Jennifer, Liz, Maggie and loving cousin Bennita. Love We've no less days to sing God's praise to you all and especially the Class of 1967. Than when we've firstand begun. Ms. Able was preceded in death by her parents, Quincy Evelyn McCray; her sisters, Patricia McCray and Gloria Williams; her brother, Lawrence McCray, Sr.; niece, Crystal McCray and foster sister, Betty West. Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound, That saved a wretch like me. I once was lost but now am found, blind, butmy now I see. “I have fought a good fight.Was I have finished course, I have kept the faith.” 2nd Timothy 4:7
Musical Prelude- - - - from - - - -this - - -life - -the - - -morning - - - - - -of- -July - - -16 - -th -after - - - a- -gradual - - - - - decline - - - - - -in- health. ----Betty passed peacefully She was surrounded and supported by her loving family and caregivers during the last days of
Processional- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Clergy, Family and Friends “Well Done”
her life. Betty was born in Rock Springs, WY, but has been a San Franciscan since 1945. In 1971, after raising her four boys and a daughter, Betty, and her husband Ernie, retired in (or
Opening Hymn- -Guerneville, - - - - - - - - -CA - - where - - - - -she - - -lived - - - -Shiloh First Independent move to) beautiful the remainder of her life. Church Choir “Lord I’m Coming Home” Betty is survived by four children (and spouses): Adele Westly (Mike), Michael (Noreen), David Scriptures: (Carole)Old andTestament Paul (Sue) –Gaines; daughter-in-law eleven grandchildren: Ecc 3:1-4- - - - - - - - - Louise - - - - - Gerards; -Reverend Nathaniel Montgomery Justine Anderson and Jamie Ander, Deanne Johnes, Rachel and Williams Jonah New Testament – 1 Cor 13:1-3- - -Hayes - - - - -and - - -Debbie - -Reverend Willie James Little, Alisha Myer, and Christian, Marc, Eric and Carlin Tims; and eight great grandchildren:
Prayer- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Reverend Loretta C. Able
Grace, Gage, Curtis and Bradley Josephs, Austin and Jackson Houston, and Dylan and Shay
Richmond. Bailey. She was Solo- - - - - Betty - - - - is - -also - - - survived - - - - - - -by- -her - - brother - - - - - -Art - - Landers - - - - - - and - - - sister - - - - -June Pastor Lee Edwards
“I Won’t preceded in death by her husband Ernest, her Complain” son Peter, daughter-in-law Madie Kristal, brothers Nels, Bobby and Tommy Little, and sisters Lucy Smith, May Day and Pearl Transferson.
Reflections- - - - 2 Minutes Please - - - - - -Classmates of Bethel High School Class of 1967 Shiloh First Independent Church A memorial service will be held on Thursday, July 30th at 11:00am.Reverend Location:Loretta Pleasant C.Hills Able Friends Memorial Park, 1700 Pleasant Hills Road, Sebastopol, CA 95472. In lieu of flowers, donations Family Members Kenneth McCray may be made to (NAME and ADDRESS). Betty passed peacefully from- this life theL. morning of Mrs. Liandraya Lunsford th July 16 after a gradual decline in health. She was surrounded and supported by her loving Mrs. Tiffany Ashford family and caregivers during the last days of her life. Betty was born in Rock Springs, WY, but Others has been a San Franciscan since 1945. In 1971, after raising her four boys and a daughter,
Special Remarks- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Mrs. Maggie Holmes
Betty, and her husband Ernie, retired in (or move to) beautiful Guerneville, CA where she lived the remainder Selection- - -of- her - - -life. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Shiloh First Independent Church Choir
“Lord It’s In Your Hands” Betty is survived by four children (and spouses): Adele Westly (Mike), Michael (Noreen), David
Words of Comfort- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Pastor Lee Edwards First Washington Baptist Church
A memorial service will be held on Thursday, July 30th at 11:00am. Location: Pleasant Hills
Memorial Park, 1700 Pleasant Hills Road, Sebastopol, CA 95472. In lieu of flowers, donations
Recessional- - - - - -and - - -ADDRESS). - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Funeral Directors may be made -to- (NAME “Steal Away to Jesus”
Interment Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery 275 McNulty Road Blythewood, SC Repast immediately following the service at Shiloh First Independent Church
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Honorary Floral Bearers Class of 1967
Pallbearers Nephews
Honorary Pallbearers Class of 1967 Remember Me by Judith Karen Bulock Remember me when flowers bloom Early in the spring Remember me on sunny days In the fun that summer brings Remember me in the fall As you walk through the leaves of gold And in the wintertime-remember me In the stories that are told But most of all remember Each day – right from the start I will be forever near For I live within your heart. “May God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ mightily bless each of you, and give you peace.” 2 Cor 1:2
Family Acknowledgement Words are inadequate to express the humbleness and gratefulness we feel toward all our friends who have consoled us during the passing of our dear loved one, Beverly Dianne McCray Able. Your visitations, telephone calls, flowers, and gifts of nourishment are warmly appreciated. We saw all of these as God’s love expressed through you. Whatever you did to console our hearts, we thank you very much. May God richly bless you. -The Family
Nelson’s Funeral Home 270 N. Dogwood Ave. Ridgeway, SC 29130 803-337-4500 www.nelsonsofridgeway.com
Ms. Beverly Dianne McCray Able November 1, 1949 – February 17, 2017 Tuesday, February 21, 2017, 11:30 A.M. Shiloh First Independent Church 52 Kelly Miller Road Winnsboro, SC 29180 Reverend Glenn Prince, Pastor
Remembering Beverly Dianne Able Scripture Selections & Songs
Celebration Service Pastor Edwards, Obituary forLee Name of Presiding Loved One
“The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still.” NIV Exodus 14:14
On February 17, 2017, silent wings cameGrace, and took mesweet to my the home to be with my Heavenly Father. Amazing how sound, I left this earthly place for a place of joy andsaved peace.a Iwretch will miss That likeyou me.all but I was glad to go home, no more will I be alone, no more tears will I shed. Do not cry or worry. I have no regrets. I once was lost but now am found, Beverly was the daughter of wonderful and loving parents Quincy and Evelyn Guise McCray. She Was blind, was born on November 1, 1949 in Blythewood, SC. but now I see. She was educated at Bethel Elementary and Bethel High School in Blythewood, SC. and graduated in 1967. She also obtained further as ataught Clerical at Career Training Center in T'waseducation Grace that mySpecialist heart to fear. Columbia, SC. She held the following positions of employment: Fairfield County School System, And Grace, my fears relieved. Tanglewood Healthcare, Richland County WIC Program, Fairfield County WIC Program which How precious did that Grace appear opened under her direction, Fairfield County Treasurer’s Office, and Fairfield County Transit System The hour I first believed. (from 1984 until retirement in 1998). Beverly joined Bethel Baptist Church at an early age and as a child, she loved to read and study the word. When she married, she joined Calvary Baptist Church. later changed her membership Through many dangers, toils andShe snares to Shiloh Church. Ms. Able was a faithfulI have churchalready membercome; who served and held various positions in all the churches she attended. She loved to sing and was on the usher board and the choir. She was 'Tis Grace that brought me safe thus far also a Church Secretary, Youth Director, Sunday School and Bible Study Teacher. She worked as a will lead me home. church Stewardess, Pastor’s Aid and and withGrace the youth as Director of Praise Dance, and several other positions. She was a deeply spiritual person, serving wherever she could and always trusting God until her final moment. Her life was testimony and rich many blessings. She loved and Thea living Lord has promised goodwith to me. enjoyed life with family members and His friends. in sharing whatever she had with those wordShe my believed hope secures. she loved. She was always willing to lend a helping hand. He will my shield and portion be, She was married to Ernest Able Sr. on July 2, 1967 at Bethel Baptist Church. This marriage was blessed with three wonderful children. As long as life endures. To cherish her precious memories, she leaves her children, Ernest (Tonya) Able of Ridgeway, SC, Dolsie Able of Winnsboro, SC, Tiara (Boris) Henderson of Charlotte, brothers, Quincy Yea, when this flesh and heart shall fail, NC; (JoAnne) of Columbia, SC, Kenneth (Chartsie) of Columbia, SC; sisters, Linda (Calvin) McCrorey And mortal life shall cease, of Columbia, SC, Margaret McCray of Warner Robbins, GA, Donna O’Daniel of Queens, NY, I shall possess within the veil, Veneshia McCray of Baltimore, MD; foster sisters, Dorothy Canzater and Margaret Ann Robinson of A life of joyNV, andand peace. Boston, MA, Quinnie Lee McCray of Las Vegas, Daisy Bellamy of Georgia; grandson, William Henderson; granddaughters, Alexcian Able, India Able, and Blair Henderson; godson, Adam Boulware; god-granddaughter,When Melissa Ashford; special Herbert we've been here tennephew, thousand yearsWilliams; special niece, Kirsten Patterson. Special remembranceBright to Maya, Cheyenne, Gianna, shining as the sun. Rebecca, and Mariah. Special friends Charlie Mae, Barbara, Carolyn, Patsy, Jennifer, Liz, Maggie and loving cousin Bennita. Love We've no less days to sing God's praise to you all and especially the Class of 1967. Than when we've firstand begun. Ms. Able was preceded in death by her parents, Quincy Evelyn McCray; her sisters, Patricia McCray and Gloria Williams; her brother, Lawrence McCray, Sr.; niece, Crystal McCray and foster sister, Betty West. Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound, That saved a wretch like me. I once was lost but now am found, blind, butmy now I see. “I have fought a good fight.Was I have finished course, I have kept the faith.” 2nd Timothy 4:7
Musical Prelude- - - - from - - - -this - - -life - -the - - -morning - - - - - -of- -July - - -16 - -th -after - - - a- -gradual - - - - - decline - - - - - -in- health. ----Betty passed peacefully She was surrounded and supported by her loving family and caregivers during the last days of
Processional- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Clergy, Family and Friends “Well Done”
her life. Betty was born in Rock Springs, WY, but has been a San Franciscan since 1945. In 1971, after raising her four boys and a daughter, Betty, and her husband Ernie, retired in (or
Opening Hymn- -Guerneville, - - - - - - - - -CA - - where - - - - -she - - -lived - - - -Shiloh First Independent move to) beautiful the remainder of her life. Church Choir “Lord I’m Coming Home” Betty is survived by four children (and spouses): Adele Westly (Mike), Michael (Noreen), David Scriptures: (Carole)Old andTestament Paul (Sue) –Gaines; daughter-in-law eleven grandchildren: Ecc 3:1-4- - - - - - - - - Louise - - - - - Gerards; -Reverend Nathaniel Montgomery Justine Anderson and Jamie Ander, Deanne Johnes, Rachel and Williams Jonah New Testament – 1 Cor 13:1-3- - -Hayes - - - - -and - - -Debbie - -Reverend Willie James Little, Alisha Myer, and Christian, Marc, Eric and Carlin Tims; and eight great grandchildren:
Prayer- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Reverend Loretta C. Able
Grace, Gage, Curtis and Bradley Josephs, Austin and Jackson Houston, and Dylan and Shay
Richmond. Bailey. She was Solo- - - - - Betty - - - - is - -also - - - survived - - - - - - -by- -her - - brother - - - - - -Art - - Landers - - - - - - and - - - sister - - - - -June Pastor Lee Edwards
“I Won’t preceded in death by her husband Ernest, her Complain” son Peter, daughter-in-law Madie Kristal, brothers Nels, Bobby and Tommy Little, and sisters Lucy Smith, May Day and Pearl Transferson.
Reflections- - - - 2 Minutes Please - - - - - -Classmates of Bethel High School Class of 1967 Shiloh First Independent Church A memorial service will be held on Thursday, July 30th at 11:00am.Reverend Location:Loretta Pleasant C.Hills Able Friends Memorial Park, 1700 Pleasant Hills Road, Sebastopol, CA 95472. In lieu of flowers, donations Family Members Kenneth McCray may be made to (NAME and ADDRESS). Betty passed peacefully from- this life theL. morning of Mrs. Liandraya Lunsford th July 16 after a gradual decline in health. She was surrounded and supported by her loving Mrs. Tiffany Ashford family and caregivers during the last days of her life. Betty was born in Rock Springs, WY, but Others has been a San Franciscan since 1945. In 1971, after raising her four boys and a daughter,
Special Remarks- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Mrs. Maggie Holmes
Betty, and her husband Ernie, retired in (or move to) beautiful Guerneville, CA where she lived the remainder Selection- - -of- her - - -life. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Shiloh First Independent Church Choir
“Lord It’s In Your Hands” Betty is survived by four children (and spouses): Adele Westly (Mike), Michael (Noreen), David
Words of Comfort- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Pastor Lee Edwards First Washington Baptist Church
A memorial service will be held on Thursday, July 30th at 11:00am. Location: Pleasant Hills
Memorial Park, 1700 Pleasant Hills Road, Sebastopol, CA 95472. In lieu of flowers, donations
Recessional- - - - - -and - - -ADDRESS). - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Funeral Directors may be made -to- (NAME “Steal Away to Jesus”
Interment Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery 275 McNulty Road Blythewood, SC Repast immediately following the service at Shiloh First Independent Church
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