The Celebration of Life for Alberta Staley Pontoon Dennis
Alberta, daughter of the late Bessie and Albert Howard was born on October 15, 1926 in Cleveland, OH. She was married to the late John, Felis, and Norris Dennis. She attended Union Academy in Springfield, SC and graduated. She accepted Jesus as her savior at an early age. She joined Friendship Baptist Church as an usher, and active member at Jerusalem Baptist Church.
Alberta was a plant worker and loved her garden with a passion. She was employed at Wagener Manufacturer as a janitor for many years. She was an outgoing person who never met a stranger. She loved everyone from the bottom of her heart and would always give no matter what.
She leaves to cherish her memory, one brother Xavier (Earlene) Livingston of Queens, NY; five sons: Drexall(preceded in death), Donald (Joann) of Springfield, SC, George (Della), Albert Staley of Columbia, SC, William Pontoon of Mainz of Germany. One daughter, Minnie (Charles) Tyler of Springfield, SC; Sixteen grandchildren, nineteen great grandchildren, and a host of nephews, nieces, cousins, and friends.
Special thanks to Tykeisha Pontoon (Great-grandaughter), Tannis Scott (Caregiver), and Dr. Crystal.
Service Information
Visitation will be held for family and friends Friday May 31, 2013 from 3:00-7:00 PM at the J.H. Robinson Funeral Home 190 Railroad Ave W, Wagener, SC 29164.
Funeral Services will be held Saturday June 1, 2013 at 2:00PM at Friendship Baptist Church in Salley, SC.