Ms. Abernell Brigmon of 4437 McCords Ferry Rd., Elloree, died at her residence on November 26, 2015.
Ms. Brigmon was born to the late Harry Brigmon and the late Minnie Gardner Brigmon on October 16, 1923 in Elloree, SC. She peacefully departed this life on Thursday, November 26, 2015 at the home.
"Nell" as she was affectionately known, was raised in a loving, God-led and nurturing home with a hard working family. She accepted Christ as a youth while she was a member of Granger Baptist Church in Elloree, SC but later joined Mt. Zion AME Church in Creston, SC.
She received her early education while attending the Elloree Training Center.
Nell was preceded in death by two sons, John and Elijah Willie Brigmon; three sisters, Mattie Lou Bradley, Rebecca Rollins and Loula Allen; and two brothers, Harry Brigmon, Jr. and Paul G. Brigmon, Sr.
Ms. Abernell Brigmon was well known as the "Lil Old Lady who lived by the road", for her straight talk and having a green thumb for gardening. Nell was well loved. She lived a full life and loved making her family laugh.
Those left to cherish her fond and loving memories are her five daughters; Loretta Brigmon of the home, Shirley (John) Thompson of Hopkins, SC, Louise Brigmon, Thelma Thompson, Ruth Len Brigmon, all of Elloree, SC; three sons, Lewis Brigmon of the home, Leroy (Vonda) Brigmon of Orangeburg, SC and Harry (Mary Ann) Brigmon of Elloree, SC; a special son, Bobby Jean Johnson of Orangeburg, SC; two sisters, Alice Bradley and Ruby Williams of Philadelphia, PA; one sister-in-law, Helen Kinley; nineteen grandchildren, 35 great grandchildren, one great great grandchild, Special Care Givers; Grove Park Hospice Care; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Funeral services for Ms. Brigmon will be held at 1:00 PM Wednesday, December 2, 2015 at Mt. Zion AME Church, Creston, SC with Rev. Timothy Taylor officiating. The casket will be placed in the church at 12 Noon. Burial will follow in the church cemetery,
Visitation at Williams Funeral Home of Elloree is scheduled Tuesday, December 1, 2015 from 2:00 to 6:00 PM.
Friends may call at the residence of Ms. Thelma Thompson, 137 Pineland Trail, Elloree or the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to info@williamsfuneralhomeofelloree.com