Mary Anderson Sumpter

October 1, 1946 - March 10, 2018

Mary Anderson Sumpter was called from earthly labor to heavenly reward on Saturday, March 10, 2018 at Palmetto Health Richland. Born October 1, 1946, in Columbia, SC, Mary was a daughter of the late Jerry Sr. and Maggie Randolph Anderson. she was educated in the public schools of Richland County and was graduate of the Booker T. Washington High School Class of 1964. Mary also earned an Associate's Degree from Midlands Technical College in 1981. Mary was employed in various retail and customer service positions at Woolworth, Nexxus Hair Supply Warehouse, and Victory Bank, but found her true calling in the field of education, working as a teacher's aide at Greenview Elementary School until her retirement. A devout follower of the Lord's teachings, Mary served her church in numerous capacities including: Chair of the Pastor's Aid Committee; Sunday School teacher (Sunbeams); member of the Mass and Gospel Choirs; head of the kitchen staff; Asst. Office Administrator; head of the Usher Board; and member of the Executive Trustee Board. In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by her husband, John Sumpter; a brother, Jerry Anderson, Jr.; and a grandson, Johnny McCarthy, III. Surviving are her daughter, Faye (Bernard) Carson; 3 sons: Ricky (Renee) Anderson, Kenny Anderson, and Brian (Tammy) Sumpter; 7 grandchildren: Rashaan, Raven, Kaden, Kendall, Breanne, Morgan, Tiearra; 2 great-grandchildren: Chloe and Jayla; a sister, Thomasena Tucker; and a brother, Larry Anderson.