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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>She sounded like a wonderful lady. So sorry for your loss.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Mike and Jean Sutton<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b>From:</b> NFBofSC <nfbofsc-bounces@nfbnet.org> <b>On Behalf Of </b>Debra Canty via NFBofSC<br><b>Sent:</b> Friday, July 15, 2022 8:58 AM<br><b>To:</b> NFBOfSCPresidents@groups.io; 'NFB of South Carolina Mailing List' <nfbofsc@nfbnet.org><br><b>Cc:</b> Debra Canty <debracanty2021@gmail.com>; 'David Houck' <nfbsc@sc.rr.com><br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [NFBofSC] [NFBOfSCPresidents] Arrangements for Ruth Pressley Debra Canty's Mom<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:15.0pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:11.25pt;margin-left:0in;background:white'><b><span style='font-size:36.0pt;font-family:"PT Sans Narrow",sans-serif;color:#333333'>WILLIE RUTH PENDERGRASS PRESSLEY<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;background:#EFEFEF'><span style='color:black'><a href="https://gamma.creativecirclecdn.com/sumter/original/20220714-160036-0715_PressleyWillie_52143.jpg" target=new><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"PT Sans",sans-serif;color:#231F20;text-decoration:none'><img border=0 width=444 height=600 style='width:4.625in;height:6.25in' id="Picture_x0020_1" src="cid:image001.jpg@01D89852.75620D10" alt=PRESSLEY></span></a></span><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"PT Sans",sans-serif;color:#333333'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:7.5pt;background:white'><b><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333'>PRESSLEY<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:7.5pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"PT Sans",sans-serif;color:#888888'>Posted Friday, July 15, 2022 6:00 am<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in'><a name="_Hlk108605747"><span style='font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:black'>Mrs. Willie Ruth Pendergrass Pressley was born in Kingstree, South Carolina to the late, Leavy Pendergrass<span class=gmail-apple-converted-space> </span>and Flora Fulton Pendergrass Redden on May 5, 1935.<span class=gmail-apple-converted-space> </span>On Thursday, July 07, 2022 at the Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital of Sumter, SC, with her dear daughter (Judy) where she peacefully transitioned.<o:p></o:p></span></a></p><p style='margin:0in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk108605747'><span style='font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p style='margin:0in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk108605747'><span style='font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:black'>Willie Ruth was the widow of Thereyarn Pressley, Sr. with whom she had four children; Baby Girl, Debra, Judy, and Thereyarn, Jr.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p style='margin:0in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk108605747'><span style='font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p style='margin:0in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk108605747'><span style='font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:black'>Willie Ruth's formal education was pursued in the public schools of Williamsburg County of Kingstree, South Carolina where she attended the historic Cades High School.<span class=gmail-apple-converted-space> </span>She received training at T-Square and became employed in 1970 with Cover Mfg./Madison Industries of Sumter, serving a tenure of thirty-four years.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p style='margin:0in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk108605747'><span style='font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p style='margin:0in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk108605747'><span style='font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:black'>Willie Ruth was a faithful and active member of Trinity Missionary Baptist Church where she served on the Senior Missionary Ministry, the Widows/Widowers Ministry, the Women’s Ministry, sang on the Senior Choir, participated on the prayer lines and Wednesday Midday and Evening Bible studies.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p style='margin:0in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk108605747'><span style='font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p style='margin:0in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk108605747'><span style='font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:black'>Additionally, she was a dedicated member of the Sumter Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind of South Carolina, and volunteered her time to the Neighbors Reunion Committee, the Church Women United-Greater Sumter Area, the Retired Senior Volunteer Program, the Spectrum Center and the NAACP.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p style='margin:0in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk108605747'><span style='font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p style='margin:0in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk108605747'><span style='font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:black'>Willie Ruth enjoyed fellowship and was an encourager, motivating those around her to achieve by sharing her personal testimonies and valuable wisdom.<span class=gmail-apple-converted-space> </span>She enjoyed reading, listening to gospel music, associating with family/friends and especially her grands and great-grandchildren.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p style='margin:0in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk108605747'><span style='font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p style='margin:0in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk108605747'><span style='font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:black'>She leaves to cherish her precious memory; two daughters, Debra Canty, Judy (Jerry) Simon both of Sumter; one son, Pastor Thereyarn (Irina) Pressley, Jr. of Meridian. Idaho; Nine Grandchildren:<span class=gmail-apple-converted-space> </span>Cedric Gibbons, Corey (Tanisha) Gibbons, Danika Niccole (Shawn) Morris, Thereyarn Pressley, III, Marilyn Simon, Carolyn Parnell, Michael Braun, Branden<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p style='margin:0in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk108605747'><span style='font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:black'>(Alondra) Zelayandia and Christy Braun. Six Great-grandchildren: Joycelynn Thomas, Jazmyn Thomas, Camron Gibbons, Jackson Morris, Thereyarn Pressley, IV and Serafina Zelayandia. Three sisters-in-laws: Gloria Pendergrass, Almeade Joyner, Hager Lee Corbett and Dora Pressley and one brother-in-law; Roger Fowlkes, Sr. and God-daughter, Suzette Porter, alongside a host of family, neighbors, and friends.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p style='margin:0in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk108605747'><span style='font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p style='margin:0in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk108605747'><span style='font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:black'>She was preceded in death by one daughter, Baby Girl Pressley, a granddaughter, Crystal D. Smalls; three sisters; Sadie Pendergrass, Alma P. Mouzon and Pastor Dorothy L. Adams; and one brother, David L. Pendergrass.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p style='margin:0in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk108605747'><span style='font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;background:white'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk108605747'><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"PT Sans",sans-serif;color:#333333'>The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m. on Friday, July 15, 2022 at Job's Mortuary.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;background:white'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk108605747'><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"PT Sans",sans-serif;color:#333333'>Funeral services will be held at 12 p.m. on Saturday, July 16<sup>th</sup> at Trinity Missionary Baptist Church, 155 Wall St., Sumter, SC 29150 with Pastor Larry C. Weston officiating. Interment will follow in Hillside Memorial Park cemetery.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;background:white'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk108605747'><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"PT Sans",sans-serif;color:#333333'>Visitation at the home, 9 W. Patricia Drive, Sumter, SC 29150 from 6 to 8pm.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p style='mso-margin-top-alt:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;background:white'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk108605747'><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"PT Sans",sans-serif;color:#333333'>Job's Mortuary Inc., 312 S. Main St., Sumter, is in charge of arrangements.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p style='margin:0in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk108605747'><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"PT Sans",sans-serif;color:#333333'>Online memorials may be sent to the family at </span></span><a href="mailto:jobsmortuaryinc@gmail.com"><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk108605747'><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"PT Sans",sans-serif;color:#1E52EA'>jobsmortuaryinc@gmail.com</span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk108605747'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk108605747'><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"PT Sans",sans-serif;color:#333333'> or visit us on the web at </span></span><a href="http://www.jobsmortuary.net/"><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk108605747'><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"PT Sans",sans-serif;color:#1E52EA'>www.jobsmortuary.net</span></span><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk108605747'></span></a><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk108605747'><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"PT Sans",sans-serif;color:#333333'><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p style='margin:0in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk108605747'><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"PT Sans",sans-serif;color:#333333'><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p style='margin:0in'><span style='mso-bookmark:_Hlk108605747'><span style='font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:black'>In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to; The National Federation of the Blind—Sumter Chapter, P. O. Box 641, Sumter, SC 29151.</span></span><span style='font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in'><span style='font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in'><span style='font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:black'>The service will be available on Facebook with the Job’s Mortuary and the Trinity Missionary Baptist Church.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in'><span style='font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica Neue";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;line-height:14.55pt;mso-line-height-rule:exactly'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'>Hillside Memorial Park <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;line-height:14.55pt;mso-line-height-rule:exactly'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black'>561 Cains Mill Road <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;line-height:14.55pt;mso-line-height-rule:exactly'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#333333'>Sumter, SC 29154 <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b>From:</b> NFBOfSCPresidents@groups.io <NFBOfSCPresidents@groups.io> <b>On Behalf Of </b>Jennifer Bazer<br><b>Sent:</b> Thursday, July 14, 2022 1:46 PM<br><b>To:</b> 'NFB of South Carolina Mailing List' <nfbofsc@nfbnet.org><br><b>Cc:</b> 'David Houck' <nfbsc@sc.rr.com><br><b>Subject:</b> [NFBOfSCPresidents] Arrangements for Ruth Pressley Debra Canty's Mom<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Hello All!<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Visitation is Friday, July 15 at Job’s Mortuary, 312 South Main Street, Sumter at 4:00-6:00 PM.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Home going celebration is Saturday, July 16 at Trinity Missionary Baptist Church, 155 Wall Street, Sumter at 12:00 noon. The eulogist is Larry C. Weston, pastor.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>We hope as many folks can attend as possible to celebrate the life of MS. Ruth. She was a beautiful lady who served our Federation with selfless generosity.<o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:white'>_._,_._,_<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><hr size=2 width="100%" align=center></div><p class=MsoNormal>Groups.io Links:<o:p></o:p></p><p>You receive all messages sent to this group. <o:p></o:p></p><p><a href="https://groups.io/g/NFBOfSCPresidents/message/378" target="_blank">View/Reply Online (#378)</a> | <a href="mailto:NFBOfSCPresidents@groups.io?subject=Re:%20%5BNFBOfSCPresidents%5D%20Arrangements%20for%20Ruth%20Pressley%20Debra%20Canty%27s%20Mom" target="_blank">Reply To Group</a> | <a href="mailto:jennifer.h.bazer@gmail.com?subject=Private:%20Re:%20%5BNFBOfSCPresidents%5D%20Arrangements%20for%20Ruth%20Pressley%20Debra%20Canty%27s%20Mom" target="_blank">Reply To Sender</a> | <a href="https://groups.io/mt/92384660/5818001" target="_blank">Mute This Topic</a> | <a href="https://groups.io/g/NFBOfSCPresidents/post">New Topic</a><br><a href="https://groups.io/g/NFBOfSCPresidents/editsub/5818001">Your Subscription</a> | <a href="mailto:NFBOfSCPresidents+owner@groups.io">Contact Group Owner</a> | <a href="https://groups.io/g/NFBOfSCPresidents/leave/9913096/5818001/753479438/xyzzy">Unsubscribe</a> [debracanty2021@gmail.com]<o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:white'>_._,_._,_<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div></body></html>