I lived a good life, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.  2 Timothy 4:7

Myrtle "Mert" Hester was born May 17, 1921 in Lexington County, South Carolina. She was the daughter of the late America "Mack" Brown and Marie Blackwell Brown. She departed this life on April 27, 2020 after a brief illness.

Mrs. Mert was employed at Head Start of Salley, SC for many, many years. She had a fond passion for children, flowers, gardening, and shopping. She was a long-time member of Chalk Hill Baptist Church of Wagener, South Carolina.

Mrs. Mert is survived by nine of her children, Rev. Marion Fullard of North, South Carolina, Greta (Paul)  Udah of Wagener, South Carolina, James "Howard" (Kathy) Miller of San Diego, CA, David (Gwen) Miller of Columbia, South Carolina, Mark (Pam) Miller of Columbia, South Carolina, Rev. John Jeffery ( Annetha ) Williams of Capital Heights, MD, Gerald (Michelle) Williams of Aiken, South Carolina, Lorea "Lynn" Williams of Wagener, South Carolina, Derrick Williams of Irmo, South Carolina,  and a special thank you to her care giver Mrs. Bernice Brooks of Columbia, SC.

One brother Theodore 'Ted' (Margaret) Williams of Columbia, SC. 21 grandchildren, 33 great grands , 6 great, great grands , and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends who will truly miss her.

Only One Mother So Amazing

You can only have one mother,

Who is so patient and kind

No other friend in all the world

Only one mother, so amazing

When others forsake you, you can

Turn to your mother who is loving, true and

Kind only one mother, so amazing

She gives and gives and asks for nothing

In return

Sweet memories we recall as we look upon

Her pictures, a face full of sunshine, and

A smile for one and all to see, so amazing

Only one mother can be

Mother you will be dearly missed by all your loved ones. We realize there is only one mother, so amazing.

Much love,

Rev. Marion Fullard