“For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.” II Timothy 4:6-8 KJV
Morning came for Mother Hattie Wiley. She received her reward of eternal joy on Saturday, October 19, 2019 at her residence in Varnville, S.C., following a blessed life of longevity. Mother Wiley was born August 8, 1923 to the late Mr. Dennis Bryant and Mrs. Louise Cooler Bryant.
At an early age, Mother Hattie Joined Samaritan Missionary Baptist Church where she received religious instruction. Her educational journey began in the Schools for Colored located in Varnville, South Carolina. And, at the age of seventy (70), Mother Wiley received a certificate in Dietary at Beaufort Technical College, Beaufort, SC. Under the leadership of the late Reverend James Jenkins, Jr., the body of Christ at Samaritan selected Mother Wiley as the Honorary Mother of the Church. She served faithfully and dutifully until the decline of her health.
Mother Hattie Wiley was a homemaker for over fifty years. She was a kind and loving individual who loved cooking, gardening, helping and feeding others. But her joy was taking care of the grands and great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; One son, Peter Sye Mutcherson; One brother, Freddie Bryant; Four sisters: Bobbie Smith, Gertrude Bryant, Alma Bryant, and Corine Bryant; One grandson, Mark Joseph Reid, Sr.
To mourn her homegoing and cherish the time shared are: One son, Eugene (Isadora) Wiley of Gifford, SC; Three daughters: Iola (Andrew) Lingard of Varnville, SC, Peola Butler of Hampton, SC, and Martha Dunbar of Aiken, SC; One sister, Alice Scott of Varnville, SC; One sister-in-law, Polly Bryant of Hampton, SC; Reared in the home, Hattie Mae (Willie) Fields of Allendale, SC, Roosevelt (Lou) Reid, Leroy Wright, Jr. of Charlotte, NC, Rondell (Katina) Wright, Sr. of Varnville, SC, Rondell Wright, Jr. and Raniyahh Wright, both of Varnville, SC; Fourteen Grands; Thirty-six great grands; A devoted and special friend, Juanita Glover of Varnville, SC; Her caregiver, Drusilla Jones; A host of nieces, nephews, cousins and sympathizing friends.
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