Mary Frances Martin Wells

Mary Frances Martin Wells was born on April 19, 1929, in Parksville, South Carolina, the beloved daughter of the late Cleo and Isabell Martin. She departed this life and answered the Master’s call on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at home surrounded by family.

Mary was educated in the Public Schools of McCormick County. She was employed at Bodies Corner Store and Caregivers for the family. Also, she was employed at Riegel’s and Lan’s Deli of McCormick, South Carolina.

Mary joined Pine Grove AME Church at an early age. She served faithfully as a Missionary and Choir President. She was a dedicated member until her health declined. She was a loving and caring wife, caring mother, caring grandmother, caring great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, and friend who loved giving to others. Though she is no longer physically with us, she has left a legacy of love that will be remembered by all who loved and knew her.

In addition to her mother and father, Mrs. Wells was also preceded in death by her husband, George Wells, Sr.; children, George Wells, Jr., Mildred Blair, Patricia Hall, Carolyn Wells, Jack and Jill Wells; and eleven siblings.

Those who will forever cherish her memories are her children, Josephine Ramsey and Georgia E. Wells of Plum Branch, South Carolina; raised in the home, Anthony (Juanetta) Wells of Guthrie, Kentucky, and adopted daughters, Reverend Wanda Rapley, and Akelia (Kither) Williams of Greenwood, South Carolina; grandchildren, Royssi Norman of Augusta, Georgia, Melissa (Shelton) Burton of Abbeville, South Carolina, Gregory (Nevine) Norman of Central, South Carolina, Alysicia (Taurus) Permer of Plum Branch, South Carolina, and Ricky (Maxine) Ramsey of Columbia, South Carolina, Roy’Tarya Bussey of Abbeville, South Carolina, Nauitia Sibert of Greenwood, South Carolina; sister, Katie Mae Martin; brothers, James (Eleanor) Martin, Cleo (Georgia) Martin, Jr., Edward (Mary) Martin and Willie Jean (Juanita) Martin all of Plum Branch, South Carolina; sons-in-law, Harold Hall of Tampa, Florida and Charlie Blair of Plum Branch, South Carolina; 16 great-grandchildren; 25 great-great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews and other loving relatives and dear friends all of whom will miss her dearly.

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