Deaconess Betty Evelyn Major, daughter of the late Tucker Abraham Gordon and Edna J. Gordon, was born August 3, 1927 in Furman, Hampton County, South Carolina. She was called from earth’s toils to rest on Friday, April 21, 2017 at her home in Pineland, South Carolina. As she transitioned, she was surrounded by her loving family.
Deaconess Major was educated by the public schools of Hampton County, South Carolina. She was united in marriage to the late Deacon Willie Major. As a result of that union, she became a member of New Castle Baptist Church, Pineland, South Carolina. She remained a faithful member until she went home to His kingdom.
Deaconess Major had a gentle spirit, always welcoming others into her home and presence with a warm smile. She was a woman of few words, yet full of wisdom.
Deaconess Betty E. Major was the mother of fourteen (14) children; one preceded her in death, Mrs. Betty Rebecca Major Warren.
She leaves to cherish her memories and mourn her departure (5) Daughters: Kathleen Forrest (James) of Fairfax, South Carolina, Jeanette Goldwire of Clyo, Georgia, Glennie Williams (Marvin) and Runnett Major, all of Pineland, South Carolina and Rosa J. Taylor of Upper Marlboro, Maryland; (8) Sons: Willie Major, Jr. (Cynthia) of Miami, Florida, Kenneth Major and Rudolph Major, both of Pineland, South Carolina, Marion Major of Varnville, South Carolina, Isaac Major of Pineland, South Carolina, Harold Major (Ella) of Estill, South Carolina, Minister Anthony Major (Leola) of Ridgeland, South Carolina, and Daryl Major of Clyo, Georgia; (3) Sisters: Mary Etta Mae Mickle and Mamie Martin, both of Pineland, South Carolina and Retha Mae Hort of Atlanta, Georgia; (1) Devoted sister-in-law, Willie Mae Graves of Pineland, South Carolina; (22) Grandchildren; (37) Great grandchildren; (7) Great great grandchildren; A loving nephew whom she treasured like a son, James Major (Zelphina) of Pineland, South Carolina; One loving and devoted niece, Venzer Brown (Michael) of Pineland, South Carolina; A host of loving nieces, nephews, other family members and friends.
