Obituary for Mary Lee Tolbert (Herrington)
Life Reflections of Mrs. Mary Lee Tolbert
And if you walk in obedience to me and keep my decrees and commands as David your father did, I will give you a long life. 1 Kings 3:14
After 97 blessed years, God called to eternal rest His child Ms. Mary Lee Tolbert.
Mary Lee Tolbert was born January 14, 1924 to the late Arthur & Emma Lue (Williams) Herrington in Sardis, Ga. She was the oldest of 13 children.
At an early age, Mary Lee joined Beech Branch Baptist Church where she served on the usher board and was an active youth member. She attended elementary and secondary school in Burke County, Ga., graduating from Waynesboro High & Industrial School. Shortly afterwards, she moved to Savannah, Ga and worked as a domestic worker. She also lived in Boston, MA for a short while before returning to Savannah, GA.
When her children became school aged, Mary Lee went to work for the Chatham County Board of Education as a part-time employee, shifting to full-time after her children were much older. She retired after 22 years of labor at the age of 62. Mary Lee was also talented as a beautician and seamstress. Her favorite past time was to work in her flower garden.
Mary Lee was a member of Pilgrim Baptist Church of Savannah where she served as an usher before joining the West Broad Street Seventh Day Adventist Church. She served faithfully for many years on the usher board; she supported and attended all events of the church and enjoyed traveling out of town to church conventions. She read her bible every night before going to bed. Mary Lee moved to Fort Lauderdale, FL in 2006 at the age of 82 to reside with her daughters. She was physically healthy, strong, and enjoyed life until her health began to fail a month prior to her death.
Mary Lee was preceded in death by her husband James W. Tolbert, Grandchildren Anthony Bernard Bryant and Trenace Nicole Savage, great grandchild Kamari Savage and siblings Jerrie Bell Herrington, Arthur Herrington, Jr., Myna Lee Zeigler, Roosevelt Herrington, Roy Gene Herrington, and Janie Herrington.
Loving memories will be forever cherished by her Four daughters: Doris Frierson, Guyton, GA; Shirley (Errol) Taylor, Port St. Lucie, FL; Cynthia Haynes, Fort Lauderdale, FL; Diane Tolbert, Savannah, GA; Seven grandchildren, Eleven great grandchildren and One great great granddaughter; Siblings: Woodrow Herrington, Sardis, GA, Mozelle Herrington, Savannah, GA., Carolyn (Albert) Bryant, Chicago, IL, Mildred Mintz, Philadelphia, PA., James (Louise) Herrington, Augusta, GA.; and sister-in-law, Gloria Herrington, Marietta, GA. and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. A very special caregiver Sharon Hanfield who provided excellent care until she transitioned.
And if you walk in obedience to me and keep my decrees and commands as David your father did, I will give you a long life. 1 Kings 3:14
After 97 blessed years, God called to eternal rest His child Ms. Mary Lee Tolbert.
Mary Lee Tolbert was born January 14, 1924 to the late Arthur & Emma Lue (Williams) Herrington in Sardis, Ga. She was the oldest of 13 children.
At an early age, Mary Lee joined Beech Branch Baptist Church where she served on the usher board and was an active youth member. She attended elementary and secondary school in Burke County, Ga., graduating from Waynesboro High & Industrial School. Shortly afterwards, she moved to Savannah, Ga and worked as a domestic worker. She also lived in Boston, MA for a short while before returning to Savannah, GA.
When her children became school aged, Mary Lee went to work for the Chatham County Board of Education as a part-time employee, shifting to full-time after her children were much older. She retired after 22 years of labor at the age of 62. Mary Lee was also talented as a beautician and seamstress. Her favorite past time was to work in her flower garden.
Mary Lee was a member of Pilgrim Baptist Church of Savannah where she served as an usher before joining the West Broad Street Seventh Day Adventist Church. She served faithfully for many years on the usher board; she supported and attended all events of the church and enjoyed traveling out of town to church conventions. She read her bible every night before going to bed. Mary Lee moved to Fort Lauderdale, FL in 2006 at the age of 82 to reside with her daughters. She was physically healthy, strong, and enjoyed life until her health began to fail a month prior to her death.
Mary Lee was preceded in death by her husband James W. Tolbert, Grandchildren Anthony Bernard Bryant and Trenace Nicole Savage, great grandchild Kamari Savage and siblings Jerrie Bell Herrington, Arthur Herrington, Jr., Myna Lee Zeigler, Roosevelt Herrington, Roy Gene Herrington, and Janie Herrington.
Loving memories will be forever cherished by her Four daughters: Doris Frierson, Guyton, GA; Shirley (Errol) Taylor, Port St. Lucie, FL; Cynthia Haynes, Fort Lauderdale, FL; Diane Tolbert, Savannah, GA; Seven grandchildren, Eleven great grandchildren and One great great granddaughter; Siblings: Woodrow Herrington, Sardis, GA, Mozelle Herrington, Savannah, GA., Carolyn (Albert) Bryant, Chicago, IL, Mildred Mintz, Philadelphia, PA., James (Louise) Herrington, Augusta, GA.; and sister-in-law, Gloria Herrington, Marietta, GA. and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. A very special caregiver Sharon Hanfield who provided excellent care until she transitioned.