A graveside funeral service for Mary Elizabeth Hallman Ussery, 86, of Williston, will be held 1 p.m., Monday, December 26, 2016 at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church Cemetery with Eastern Star rites accorded. Memorial contributions may be given to the American Cancer Society, 128 Stonemark Lane, Columbia, SC 29210 or Laurel Baye Healthcare, 5721 Springfield Rd., Williston, SC 29853.
Mary passed away on Thursday, December 22, 2016.
Born in Salley, she was a daughter of the late Earl Emmett Hallman and Nita Adams Hallman and was married to the late Preston Leroy Ussery. She taught school in Columbia, Jackson, Williston and at JDA in Blackville for 30 years. She was a member of the Ackerman Chapter Order of the Eastern Star #198 where she previously served as past Worthy Matron. Mary loved to read and was an avid bird watcher.
Survivors include her daughters, Elizabeth Hair and Amy Ussery, both of Williston; grandchildren, Kelli (Bobby) Briggs, Kimberly (Tanner) Pope; great-grandchildren, Jaden, Peyton and Jackson Briggs and Emma and Tucker Pope; sister, Betty (Toby) Miller; brother, “Buddy” Earl (Janice) Hallman and a number of nieces and nephews.
Folk Funeral Home, Inc. and Crematory, Williston, is assisting the family with arrangements. Visit their online registry at www.folkfuneralhome.com.