Ellen "Letha' Richbow

September 11, 1931 - November 26, 2017

Today we celebrate the home going of Mrs. Ellen "Letha" Nelson Richbow, 86. She was the wife of Ceaser Richbow. She died on Sunday, November 26, 2017, at her residence in Rembert, SC. Born in Sumter County, she was a daughter of the late Rosa Lee Nelson Dargan, and the step-daughter of the late Elick Dargan Sr. Ellen was reared in the Horatio-Claremont community. She married Ceasar Richbow and from this union God blessed them with ten children with one baby boy who died at birth. Ellen joined High Hills AME Church and gave her life to Christ at an early age. She loved her church and was a very faithful member. Mrs. Richbow served her church faithfully in many capacities including: a Steward Emeritus for a number of years, a member of the Stewardess Board, the Emma Louise Robinson Missionary Society, and was honored on the District Level of the A.M. E. Church. She also served on the hospitality committee. Ellen leaves to cherish her loving memories: three daughters, Elizabeth (Darryl) Moore, Mary Richbow, and Rev. Linda Richbow of the home in Rembert, SC; five sons: Calvin (Juliann) Nelson of Pinewood, SC, Ceasar Leon Richbow of Columbia, SC, James Melvin Richbow, of Tampa Fla., Toney A. Richbow of Melbourne Fla,, and Wayne (Sharon) Richbow of Horatio, SC; a granddaughter reared in the home, Shakeema (Kevin) Nichols, 18 grandchildren; three great-grands; two brothers, Elick ( Willie Mae) Dargan Jr. of Valdosta Ga., and Gilbert Dargan of Baltimore Md.; and a host of other relatives and dear friends.