ELIZABETH GREEN OXENDINE

Elizabeth Green Oxendine, affectionately known as "Bet," was born on June 29, 1934, in Wedgefield, to the late Prectdia Scott Green Washington and Marion Green Sr. She departed this life on Thursday, Aug. 9, 2018, at Palmetto Health Tuomey.

"Bet" was married to the late Harold "Tee" Oxendine and to this union nine children were born.

"Bet" was educated in the public schools of Sumter County. At a young age, she accepted Jesus Christ in her life and became a member of Bethel AME Church. While there, she was a member of the stewardess and missionary boards and also a member of the National Federation of the Blind of Sumter.

"Bet's" legacy will continue through her loved ones: her loving children, Larry Green of Wedgefield and Sammie Oxendine (Sally) and Jacqueline (Percy) Oxendine Wingo, both of Sumter; seven children, Wardrecka Oxendine of Upper Marlboro, Maryland, Dorrell Maurice Shaw of Douglasville, Georgia, Rashard Jamal Tatum of Lakeland, Florida, Larry "TJ" Green of Sumter, Teagon Green of Aiken, Laquonda Spencer Aaron Amos of Fayetteville, Georgia, and Isaiah Lawson of Wedgefield; four great-grandchildren, Kali, Ja'miah, Jay-ceon and D'sean; two sisters, Marie (James) Anderson and Sarah Harvin, both of Sumter; three brothers, Marion (Sally) Green Jr. of Wedgefield and James L. (Annie Mae) Green and Robert (Doshia) Green, both of Sumter; three stepbrothers; four stepsisters; two daughters-in-law, Sandra Oxendine and Arellia Oxendine, both of Sumter; a special nephew, Derrick Green of Columbia; two special nieces, Julia (Ronald) Jackson of Sumter and Elease Harvin of Lancaster; godchildren, James Lancaster of Wedgefield and Mary (Herman) Howell of Rembert; a special little person, Ivy Cross of Wedgefield; a loving and devoted caregiver, Janice Lagrant of Believe in Faith Homecare of Sumter; her best friend for more than seven decades, Bernice Ramsey of Sumter; and a host of other nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by one adult son, Harrison "Tee" Oxendine; five other children; and one sister, Jannie Lee Taylor.

Public viewing was held on Thursday at Job's Mortuary.

Mrs. Oxendine will be placed in the church at 1 p.m. today for viewing until the hour of service.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. today at Salem Chapel & Heritage Center, 101 S. Salem Ave., Sumter, with the Rev. Larry Clark officiating.

The family will receive friends at the home, 730 Loring Mill Road, Sumter, SC 29150.

Job's Mortuary Inc., 312 S. Main St., Sumter, is in charge of arrangements.

Online memorials may be sent to the family at jobsmortuary@sc.rr.com or visit us on the web at www.jobsmortuary.net.