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Obituary For Mrs. Louise Amaker Mack

Private funeral services for Mrs. Louise Amaker Mack, 92, of 756 Cherry Lane, Orangeburg, will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 9, 2020, at Simmons Funeral Home and Crematory Chapel, 2868 Columbia Road, Orangeburg, with interment to follow in Fort Jackson National Cemetery, Columbia. The Rev. Frank James will officiate.

Mrs. Mack passed away Sunday, July 5, at the Regional Medical Center, Orangeburg. Louise was born in Orangeburg, and was the daughter of the late Bennie and Margaret Amaker.

At an early age, she joined St. Stephen UM Church and was a loyal, dedicated and active member. She sang on many choirs over the years and was a member of many church organizations. In December of 2019, she was chosen as Mrs. Gold Star, a senior organization at the church. She loved her church, her pastor and the members and was respected and loved by them.

At an early age, she attended Mill Branch Elementary and Senior High School in Orangeburg. She held many positions in her working career but was mostly known and loved for her experiences in food services.

Louise showed her love through feeding and entertaining others in her home. She welcomed pastors, ministers, friends, strangers, and mostly her family. She was so loved that many friends of her children called her Mom. She was famous for her sweet potato pies, sour cream and lemon pound cakes, and good old southern home cooking.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 70 years, Cornelius Mack; her parents; and two brothers, Marshall and Edward (Buddy/Eddie) Amaker.

Louise was a loving and devoted mother of eight children, James Cornelius Mack, Ernestine Mack (Fred), Emma Mack Hubbard (Hiram Jr.), Edieth Mack, Rodney Mack (Jessica), Jennifer Mack Green (Felton), Jeffery Mack (Polina), and Cynthia Mack Grant; a brother, Walter Amaker; five sisters, Hattie Felder, Margaret Dykes, Mary Johnson (Leroy), Liz Amaker and Inez Amaker; 19 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and relatives. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 8. Masks must be worn to gain entry to the funeral home.

Friends may call Simmons Funeral Home and Crematory of Orangeburg..

Funeral services for Mrs. Mack can be viewed below:

Guest Book

To the Mack Children: My heart hurts today as I remember your beautiful and loving mother. She was such a awesome lady. She never hesitated to share her wisdom and her cooking secrets. Heaven has gained another angel...know that she is resting in her Father's arms. Your mother's spirit will live forever through her children. I love each of you. May God give you the peace and understanding you seek today. Shelia McCoy Roberts Northern Virginia

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To Edith,and the mack Family: Extending to you my sincere sympathy and condolences on the Home_going of yout Mother.May God Pour out his Perfect Peace and rest on you as you go through these difficult days,and forever! Cherish the loving memories and hold fast to the lessons learned! Sincerely,Sherry Mayes

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Rod I am at a loss for words during this sorrowful time, knowing this is a very difficult and demanding time for your family. Liz and I are keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers let us share our heart-felt condolence. Wayne and Liz Burgard

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Rod, I pray for you and your family during this time. No matter the time you had or the expectation of loss it is always hard to lose your mother/grandmother. Take solace in knowing she is safe and sound and you will reunite with her again as your father has. Grace and Peace, Bruce and Shelly Norman

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Message from Patrice Washington, Catonsville, MD (Cynthia's Friend) Praying for you and your family during this difficult time, praying for your strength

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With heartfelt condolences, my sincere regrets on the passing of your family matriarch. May your Mother rest in peace and join with those who have gone before her. May each of you find peace knowing that she has. Sincerely, Patricia Brown

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Message above from Pamela Bingham in Petersburg, VA (Cynthia's friend) watching online.

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In memory of the matriarch of the Magnificent Mack Family...words are inadequate at times like this, but Cynthia told me about the Mother's Day visit. I am sooo very happy that you gave her that memorable moment. Cynthia and family, she will always be with you in a song, in an expression, in something you do that she taught you. She is at peace with your Dad! God bless you as you navigate the emotions of Mom's Homegoing.

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