December 4, 1912 – January 10, 2012
Kester Jane Ginn Marchman, 99, of 1835 Rogers Road, Anderson died at her home at Rainey Hospice House on Tuesday, January 10, 2012, following a lengthy illness. Born December 4, 1912, in Bowman, Georgia, she was daughter of the late John Robert and Sarah Dudley Ginn. Mrs. Marchman was married to the late Ben Marchman.
Mrs. Marchman was a homemaker who enjoyed cooking, and her family and friends. She was a member of the Broadway Lake Baptist Church in Anderson.
She is survived by sisters-in-law, Mary Lee Ginn of Hart County, GA, Gladys Ginn of Greenville, SC, and Sadie Ginn of Anderson, who was a loving caregiver to Kester for many years. Also surviving is a nephew, Alvin Evans (Lucille) who also was a faithful caregiver for his aunt Kester. A granddaughter, Carol Ashworth Vernevoe also survives.
She was the only living member of her immediate family, thus preceded in death 7 brothers: Corbin, Gregor, Lisbon, Manson, Nelson, Pascal, and Quaver Ginn; 8 sisters, Brodie Kelly, Dorcas Evans, Erimee Kelly, Fezzan Cordell, Hassie Lackey, Ithmar Fleeman, Jessie Christian, and Ornice Corry.
A graveside service honoring the life of Mrs. Marchman will be held Friday, January 13, 2012 at the Holly Spring Baptist Church Cemetery in Bowman, Georgia, with the Rev. Early Tucker officiating. The family will receive friends at The McDougald Funeral Home on Thursday from 4 PM – 6 PM.
Memorial donations may be made in memory of Mrs. Marchman to Hospice of the Upstate, 1835 Rogers Road, Anderson, SC 29621,
A message of condolence may be sent by visiting www.mcdougaldfuneralhome.com.