SARA C. AMERSON

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Sara Martha Campbell Amerson, widow of William Frank "Bill" Amerson, died Friday, July 5, 2019, at NHC Healthcare, Sumter.

Born Aug. 31, 1929, in Darlington County, she was a daughter of the late Hollie Edward Campbell Jr. and Hallie Elizabeth Hill Campbell. She was a member of First Baptist Church, the Ruth Sunday School Class and a retired employee of Brody's.

Mrs. Amerson is survived by her two children, Sylvia Jean Amerson McFaddin (Charles) of Sumter and Johnnie Michael Amerson (Donna) of Charleston; two grandchildren, Laura A. Coffman (Jason) of Summerville and Robert M. Amerson (Alicia) of Irmo; two great-grandchildren, Joshua Amerson and Abigail Amerson of Irmo; one brother, Charles W. Campbell of Sumter; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by four sisters, Deene Weatherford, Elizabeth McLeod, Shirley Edgar and Shelby Rodgers; and one brother, H.E. "Bud" Campbell III.

The family would like to express their appreciation to the staff of NHC Healthcare, Sumter, and Dr. Mayes DuBose and staff for their compassionate care.

Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Sumter Cemetery with the Rev. Dr. Bob Calvert officiating. The family will receive friends at the graveside following the service.

Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 867, Sumter, SC 29151.

Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home and Crematorium of Sumter is in charge of the arrangements.