ELIZABETH V. REMBERT
Elizabeth V. "Bess" Rembert, 93, widow of Herman E. Rembert Sr., entered into eternal rest on Monday, May 14, 2018, at her home, surrounded by loved ones.
Born on Jan. 3, 1925, in Sumter County, she was a daughter of the late Lennie Vaughn Sr. and Eliza Sinkler Vaughn. Elizabeth attended the public schools of Sumter County and was a graduate of Lincoln High School. She furthered her education at Morris College, where she received a Bachelor of Science degree. She was employed by the Sumter County School District as a social worker and teacher's aide for more than 25 years, until her retirement.
At an early age, she accepted Christ and joined Antioch United Methodist Church. After matrimony on June 8, 1947, she joined her husband at Shepherd United Methodist Church, where she faithfully served on the stewardess board, United Methodist Women and as the church finance secretary. She was also active in the community as a member of the Reach Out Club, Willing Workers and the Broad Street Burial League.
She leaves to cherish her memories: one daughter, Nevetta H. Rembert; one son, Kelvin L. Rembert of Sumter; one honorary son, Timothy (Latisha) Martin; one honorary daughter, Betty Durant of Sumter; 11 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; one sister, Viola Moses of Sumter; one brother, Herbert (Hattie) Vaughn of Roselle, New Jersey; two sisters-in-law; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, friends and special caregivers.
The family is receiving relatives and friends at the home, 1230 S. Pike East, Lot 124, Sumter.
Funeral services will be held at noon on Saturday at Shepherd United Methodist Church, 2210 N. Main St., Sumter, with the Rev. Raymond Cook, pastor, eulogist.
The remains will be placed in the church at 11 a.m.
The funeral procession will leave at 11:20 a.m. from the home.
Burial will be at White's Cemetery, Airport Road, Sumter.
These services have been entrusted to the management and staff of Williams Funeral Home Inc., 821 N. Main St., Sumter. Online memorial messages may be sent to the family at williamsfuneralhome@sc.rr.com. Visit us on the web at www.williamsfuneralhomeinc.com.