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Obituary For Ms. Willie Carolyn Martin Aiken

Funeral services for Ms. Willie Carolyn Martin Aiken, 83, of Orangeburg, SC, will be held 11:00am, Friday, December 2, 2022, at Simmons Funeral Home and Crematory, 2868 Columbia Road, Orangeburg, SC, with interment to follow in Belleville Memorial Gardens.

Ms. Aiken passed away Thursday, November 24, 2022, at the Methodist Oaks, Orangeburg.

Willie (Billie) Carolyn Aiken was born August 1st 1939 to Willie and Carolyn Martin in Orangeburg, South Carolina. She was reared by her parental grandmother, uncles and an aunt. She attended Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church as a toddler and became a member in 1951, at the age of 12.

Billie graduated from Wilkinson High School in 1957, after which she moved to New York City to live with her mother. While living in New York, she attended Pace University and worked for the Social Security Administration. She worked there for more than 30 years. More im-portantly, she met and married the love of her life, Gabe Aiken. Billie and Gabe got married October 30, 1965 and remained married until he was called to his final resting place on May 09, 2003.

Billie relocated to Orangeburg, South Carolina in the mid 1990’s. She re-united with Mount Pisgah Baptist Church and became active in a number of ministries at the church. Additionally, she was involved with a number of civic organizations. Billie was extremely proud of her work with AARP, an organization where she served as local chapter president for many years. She also enjoyed her work as a representative of the Silver Haired Legislature which is an organization that advocates for the needs of seniors.

Due to illness, Billie spent the last years of her life at Morningside of Orangeburg (Legacy) and the Oaks.

Billie leaves to mourn her loss her brother Calvin Martin (Marcella) of New York City, a niece Cassandra Martin-Himmons (Craig) of New York City, cousins Bernard McPherson (Margie), Rev. Carl McPherson (Mavis) of Fredericksburg, Virginia and Chandra McPherson-Gibbs (Marlon) of Charleston, SC. Also, several close friends, Ms. Lizzie Zimmerman Keitt, Evia Thomas, Ora Thomas and Louise Faison.

Visitation will be held Friday, December 2, 2022, from 9:00am until the hour of service.

Family and friends may call Simmons Funeral Home and Crematory of Orangeburg, SC.

Please adhere to all COVID-19 precautions and masks are required during visitation and funeral services.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.simmonsfuneralhome.com

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Deacon Martin and Family, Lindsay and I send our prayers for God's comfort during this time. We were sad to hear of the loss of your sister who you spoke of with love and admiration so often. Please know that we will continue to lift up you in prayer and trust God will provide your every need and comfort. Sheila Brandenberg

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Our deepest sympathies to Past Master Calvin Martin and family, there is no sorrow that Heaven cannot Heal. Past Masters Club Joppa55.

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Our deepest sympathies to Past Master Calvin Martin and family, there is no sorrow that Heaven cannot Heal. Past Masters Club Joppa55.

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Our deepest sympathy to Deacon Calvin Martin & Family. May you experience God's peace and comfort during this sad time. Know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers. Johnnie & Daisy Ellis

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Dear Deacon Martin, We are sending our deepest sympathies and prayers to you and your family. May you be comforted by family, friends and The Holy Spirit. Blessings, Lottie G. Samuels & daughter, Andrea Samuels Williams

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Our deepest sympathy to Deacon Calvin Martin and Family. May you experience God's peace and comfort during this sad time. Johnnie & Daisy Ellis

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May The God of Love and Peace Dwell with MWPGM Calvin Martin and family during this time of sorrow. The Mitchell's Larry and JoeEllen

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Condolences to the Martin and Aiken family. May the memories bring you comfort. Blessings, Deacon Stephanie Brown

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Our deepest sympathy to Deacon Calvin Martin and family. You are in our prayers. ~Deacon Michael & Regina Wright

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With our deepest sympathies and prayers for you and your family The Brothers Family

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Our Deepest Sympathy to Deacon Calvin Martin and Family .Your In Our Prayers. Deacon Michael & Regina Wright.

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Our Deepest Sympathy to Deacon Calvin Martin and Family your in our Prayers. Deacon Regina& Michael Wright

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Our deepest sympathy to MWPGM Calvin Martin. May God's sustaining grace strengthen you, her beloved family, and co-laborers in Christ, during this season. In Sorrow, The Officers and Members of Joppa Chapter No. 30.

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With our deepest sympathy Love the Issac, Crumley and Nell Family.

- Marc Nell

To the family of Ms. Aiken, May God comfort and strengthen you, God bless you. Linda Howell Orangeburg December 1, 2022

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Peace & Light. Cherish the memories. Be Blessed, Cynthia Patton-Johnson

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Sincere regrets for the passing of our friend, Ms. Carolyn Aiken. Rest in Peace. We convey our deepest condolences to each of you that are experiencing loss at this difficult time. We pray GOD provides both the peace and comfort that will sustain you. Cherish all the memories and hold on to God's unchanging hands. A friend who will always be cherished and remembered. Love Always, Jerri + Dick Singleton

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My deepest sympathy to Deacon Calvin Martin and family.

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Our deepest sympathy to Deacon C. Martin & family. Deacon Clarence & Linda Hartwell

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So sorry to hear of Ms. Carolyn's passing. She was a sweet lady and cared about the elderly. I was at the Council on Aging for 35 years and got to know her during many of those years. Remembering her family with thoughts and prayers.

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Brother Martin, I am sorry to hear of your loss! I am sure that your life will be very different from now on! God bless and keep your family safe! Amen!

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My prayers and condolences are with you. Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths ...

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My deepest sympathy to Deacon Martin and his entire family. May God comfort you in the days ahead. Big Hugs, Rory

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Dear Calvin, Marcella & Cassandra: Praying for you,sending our deepest sympathy and Love. Rest in Peace Billie! ❤❤🙏🙏❤❤ Evia & Rennie

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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