SADIE YATES MULDROW
Sadie Yates Muldrow, 92, went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 29, 2019.
Born on Aug. 14, 1926, in Sumter, she was a daughter of the late Tallis Yates Sr. and Amy DuBose Yates. She attended Lincoln High School and was a graduate of Morris College with a bachelor's degree in elementary education and a master's degree in education from South Carolina State University. She also completed extensive continuing education at Francis Marion College and the University of South Carolina. She was employed by the Lee County School District, where she taught at West Lee Elementary School and Ashwood Central High School for more than 25 years. Sadie was then promoted to Lee County Schools Mathematics Coordinator for 15 years, before retiring in 1988.
Sadie dedicated her life at an early age at Bethlehem Second Presbyterian Church, which later transitioned to New Covenant Presbyterian Church. She was a devoted member of New Covenant Presbyterian Church, USA, Sumter, where she served as an ordained elder, Sunday school teacher and clerk of session. Sadie served on the executive board of the Presbyterian of Atlantic and other official Presbytery division committees. She was also a faithful member of the Worthy Matron of Martha Chapter 12, Order of the Eastern Star, Free and Accepted Ancient York Rite Masons, Prince Hall Origin National Compact, USA. She served as worthy matron for 26 years and then as treasurer, until her passing.
She leaves to mourn her passing: her son, Matthew Steven Muldrow (Julia) of Columbia; a devoted son-in-law, Henry McCray Jr. of Sumter; four grandchildren, Tiffany Harney (Jeffery), Reginald McCray, Melanie Muldrow (U.S. Air Force) and Jacquelyn M. Funderburk (Kenneth); four great-grandchildren; sisters, Sadie E. Singleton of Columbia, Maggie Shepard (William), Thelma Colclough of Philadelphia, Julia Pettyjohn and Authuree Johnson; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
The family will receive relatives and friends at her home, 30 S. Salem St., Sumter.
Homegoing celebration services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday at New Covenant Presbyterian Church, USA, 907 Legare St., Sumter, with Pastor Alonso Washington officiating and Pastor Elijah Washington, eulogist.
The remains will be placed in the church at 10 a.m. for viewing until time of services.
The funeral procession will leave at 10:20 a.m. from her home.
Burial will be at New Covenant Presbyterian Church Cemetery, 771 Martinville Church Road, Sumter.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to New Covenant Presbyterian Church in her honor.
These services are entrusted to the management and staff of Williams Funeral Home Inc., 821 N. Main St., Sumter.
Online memorial messages may be sent to the family at williamsfuneralhome@sc.rr.com. Visit us on the web at www.williamsfuneralhomeinc.com.