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MAMIE DRIGGERS BLACK DENNIS Mamie Driggers Black Dennis, age 69, of Palatka, died Sunday April 26, 2009 at Putnam Community Medical Center following a short illness. She was a native of St. Augustine and had lived in Palatka since 1959, coming from Riverdale, Florida. She was a member of St. Johns Avenue Baptist Church (formerly Lemon Heights) and also an active member of Governor’s Island Baptist Church in Bryson City, North Carolina. She had retired after 25 years as a cafeteria assistant manager, working at several schools in the Putnam County School District. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Talmadge E. “Buddy” Driggers and Robert Paul Black, sisters, Mabel Bryan and Lois Rewis, brother, Raymond Schmidt, step-daughter, Joyce Hart, and a step-granddaughter, Christina White. She is survived by her husband, J.R. Dennis of Palatka; daughters, Tina Prance & husband, Mike and Teresa Hicks & husband, Bobby, all of Palatka; sons, Jason Driggers & wife, Libby of East Palatka, Talmadge Driggers & wife, Wendy and Terry Driggers & wife, Tammie, all of Palatka; sisters, Becky Potter of Florahome and Ethel Morgan of St. Augustine; brothers, Charles F. Schmidt of Satsuma and Presley A. Schmidt of Florahome; step-daughters, Jeanette Ates of Milton, Fl., Janette Bennett, Myrtie Cooley & husband, Jimbo, Dorothy McGowan & husband, Joey, and Lisa Tennant, all of Palatka, Paula Hinkle & husband, Jim of East Palatka, Connie Ritchart & husband, Dale of Port Charlotte, Fl., and Debbi Rossi of Deland, Fl.; step-sons, David Black & wife, Pam of Melrose, Fl., David Dennis & wife, Betty and Steve Dennis & wife, Lynn, all of Hollister and Eddie Dennis & wife, Michelle of Crestview, Fl.; 29 grandchildren including, Donnie Griggs & wife, Tammy of Twin City, Ga., Justin Driggers of Mooresville, North Carolina, Jason Driggers, Jeanie Driggers, Arielle Driggers, Taylor Driggers, and Jesse Paul McGowan, all of Palatka and 27 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held 10:00 A.M. Thursday April 30th at the St. Johns Avenue Baptist Church in Palatka with Bro. Don Burnett, Bro. Barry Beauchamp and Bro. John Orr officiating with burial to follow in Palatka Memorial Gardens. In celebration of her life a memorial video will be shown. Calling hours will be held Wednesday from 6:00 – 8:00 P.M. at the Johnson-Overturf Funeral Home in Palatka. Flowers are gratefully accepted or memorial donations may be made to the charity of your choice.
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TINA TANYA(MEDDERS)JOHNTRY ~ HAWTHORNE,FL
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AS YOU GO THROUGH THIS TERRIBLE LOSS.MAMMIE WAS A BEAUTIFUL PERSON WE LOVED HER AND WILL MISS HER DEARLY MIKE,DIANA,MANDI,CHASE,ADRIANNA WARD ~ PALATKA,FL
Tina, We loved your mom, as if she were our own! Remember the good times, you all had many happy family times together!! Memories are forever and get us through the rough spots. She was a precious friend to John and I and we will indeed miss seeing her ever so often!! Our thoughts and prayers are with you in the days ahead!! God Bless you and all you family! Love~~Barbara Greenwood~~ reenwood John and Barbara Greenwood ~ Crescent City, Fl. 32112
MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOUR ENTIRE FAMILY. THINK OF ALL THE GOOD TIMES WHENEVER YOU ARE SAD. DONNA MCGOWAN WHEELER ~ PALATKA, FLORIDA
Sorry for your loss. Steve and Libby Adams and Family ~ Palatka, Fl
Sorry to hear about your mother. We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers. Amber, Chris, and Cole Roberts ~ Palatka, Fl
When I worked at FMDC, one of the highlights of my day was when your mom would stop by to see you ... she was always so cheerful and would bring a smile to everyone's face. I'm so sorry for your loss Theresa .. my prayers go out to you and the family. Becky Dunning ~ Palatka, Florida
So
sorry to see your mother passed. I know it is very hard as I
have been through it too. Know that I will be praying for all
of you and may the Lord give you peace. Pat Carson ~ Lake Butler
Teresa, Teresa Stoeffler Dew ~ Palatka, FL
aunt Mamie, i will miss you every so much.to all the kids, my prayers are with ya'll , my thoughts are with ya'll at this time . may god ease ya'll's pain as he did mine . after i lost mom & dad. sorry cant be there , but im with ya'll in sprite, love goldie goldie rewis- cark ~ summerville sc
You
all are held close in our heart. We love you guys so very much.
Aunt Mamie will be missed but not forgotten. She was a great
inspiration to us all. We all could only wish we had the BIG
heart she had. She loved her family, always remember that. Tommy and Pam Schmidt ~ 5110 county road 208, st. augustine fla. 32092
My dear cousin, I will miss her! Just know she is safe in the presence of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Love to all, Mamie Jo Mamie Jo Lands ~ St. Augustine, Florida
We are so very sorry for your loss and know we are with you in our hearts as it not possible to be there. We will miss her but only for a short time as we will all be together one day. Know that God is there with you and has His Hand on you at all times. Love you all Uncle Porky, Aunt Wanda and boys Gene& Wanda Driggers, Jr. ~ Duck River, Tennessee
JR and family - You have our deepest sympathy for the loss of your mother. Our thoughts are with you at this time. Friends at Daytona International Speedway ~ Daytona Beach, FL
Sorry to hear of Mrs Mamie's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Marlene Diver Harris ~ Satsuma, Fl
MY
THOUGHTS & PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL Dana Bennett ~ palatka
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