| KINGSTON LAKE MISSIONARY BAPTIST ASSOCIATION |
Women's Auxiliary Education Committee Candetha Stanley (St. Joseph) Leatha Carson , Secretary (Mt. Mariah) Melvenia Lewis , Chairperson (Mr. Rona) Sheila Plowden , Co-Chairperson (St. Peter) Life Membership Committee Candetha Stanley (St. Joseph) Leatha Carson , Secretary (Mt. Mariah) Melvenia Lewis , Chairperson (Mr. Rona) Sheila Plowden , Co-Chairperson (St. Peter) 2nd President - Mrs. Magnolia Atkinson Lewis Mrs. Magnolia Atkinson Lewis, daughter of Fred and Lottie Wright Atkinson, was born and reared in the Horatio Community and received her early education at Browning Home (now Boylan-Haven-Mather Academy) in Camden, S.C. Her Bachelor's Degree was earned at Morris College, and her Master's at Hampton Institute in Virginia. Work toward the Doctorate was done at Indian University and American University, Washington, D.C., with all requirements being completed except the condition of the dissertation. She began her teaching career at Loris, South Carolina in Horry County, moving later to Sumter County Schools, Sumter City Schools and Morris College, where she served as professor of education and director of Teacher Education since 1954. She loved Morris College with a passion, she gave all, her intellect, time and means to the improvement of her department. Church and community involvement held constant claim upon her time and energy. She was a pioneer in the Headstart program, a member of the state board of NAACP, former Basileus of the local chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, a member of Order of Eastern Star, and the executive board of the Woman's Baptist Educational and Missionary Convention of South Carolina. She initiated many projects for support and improvement of facilities at Morris College. As a faithul member of Rafting Creek Baptist Church, she was teacher of the Adult Sunday School class and a leader in the Woman's Missionary Society. She was responsible for organizing the Tiny Tots Choir and the Young Woman's Auxiliary. Mrs. Lewis was the first president of the YWA on the state level an office she held for 15 years. She continued to serve this organization as advisor. Dear to her heart were the women of Horry County. She served as president of the Kingston Lake Woman's Convention for 25 years, and as counselor to the YWA for many years. She was treasurer of the Sunday School Convention of the Sumter Association for a number of years. Her activities in the Sumter County Education Association span many years. She was a leader in maintaining the Student Education Association among college students of the state. She departed this life in 1974. Title Name President Mrs. Etrulia P. Dozier 1st Vice-President Rev. Essie M. Bromell 2nd Vice-President Mrs. Mildred H. Welch Secretary Mrs. Shirley Smith Assistant Secretary Mrs. Carolyn G. Williams Treasurer Mrs. Barbara D. Johnson Historian Mrs. Andean B. Campbell Parliamentarian Mrs. Lessie Gore Bible Teacher Mrs. Amelia Buck Musicians Mrs. Mattie Stevens Musicians Mrs. Ezella Bellamy Musicians Mrs. Gloria C. Gould Youth Advisors Mrs. Edna C. Bellamy Youth Advisors Mrs. Vickie Hemingway Youth Advisors Mrs. Barbara Smalls Public Relations Mrs. Alice Graham District Workers 1- Mrs. Dorothy Doctor District Workers 2- Mrs. Sarah Nell Chestnut District Workers 3- Mrs. Oneida Gause District Workers 4- Mrs. Ruby Nichols District Workers 5- Mrs. Geanwood Graham Executive Board Members Mrs. Maria Hewitt Executive Board Members Mrs. Odene Oliver Executive Board Members Mrs. Louise Johnson Executive Board Members Mrs. Candetha Stanley Executive Board Members Mrs. Daisy Nichols Executive Board Members Mrs. Wyvonmie Fluellen Executive Board Members Mrs. Crett Bellamy Executive Board Members Mrs.Geneva Randall Executive Board Members Mrs. Eula M. Windley The Young Woman's Auxiliary is an auxiliary to the Senior Women of the Kingston Lake Woman's Baptist Educational And Missionary Convention. Title Name President Nell Hunt 1st Vice-President Karen Frinks 2nd Vice-President Darlene Byrant Secretary Sharon Jackson Beaty Assistant Secretary Sara Jenerette Treasurer Amy Whitley Chaplain Genetha Jones Parliamentarian Vanessa Bell Public Relations Veronica Doctor Historian Demetrius Williams District Worker - District I Sherry Gowans District Worker - District II Carla Richardson District Worker - District III Vanessa McCray District Worker - District IV Sarah Farewell District Worker - District V Patricia Hickman The Kingston Lake Woman's Baptist Educational and Missionary Convention of Horry County, South Carolina was organized in 1934 with Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church, Bucksport, South Carolina. It celebrated 50 years of service to education and mission with Cherry Hill Baptist Church in 1984. The convention has been provided leadership by Presidents: Hannah L. Bessant, 1935-1942; Rosetta E. Watson, 1943-1944; Magnolia Atkinson Lewis, 1945-1974 and Bernice McAlister Johnson 1974 to date. The convention involves 37 Baptist churches. Six churches organized missionary societies in 1934, which were: Bethlehem, Chesterfield, Jerusalem Chapel, Mt. Triumph, St. Elizabeth and Sandy Grove. Charter Members of the convention include: Anna Alston, Arveller Chestnut, Georgia Edge, Viola P. Mitchell, Lossie Floyd, Hannah L. Bessant, Allean McQueen, Kate Green, Grace McCray, Ida M. Floyd, Rosetta F. Watson, Diana Godbolt, and Kate Alston. Ministers include G. Goings Daniels, Andrew Washington Stackhouse, Morgan G. Lewis, S.R. Eagles and S.P. Chestnut. Two of these members are blessed to still be alive and working. They are our dedicated treasurer, Sister Anna L. Alston and our dedicated Board member, Sister Viola P. Mitchell. Two historians have kept the historical record of the convention, Sister Ruby Graham Nichols, 1960-1977 and Sister Etrulia Pressley Dozier, 1977 to date. The convention sponsors an annual workshop, which rotates among the churches by invitation, also an annual banquet. The convention rotates among the churches also by invitation. 1st President - Mrs. Hannah L. Bessant Mrs. Hannah L. Bessant, the first president of the Kingston Lake Woman's Baptist Educational and Missionary Convention of Horry County, South Carolina, was an active member of the Cherry Hill Baptist Church, Conway, until ill health rendered her inactive. She departed this life in 1952. 3rd President - Dr. Bernice M. Johnson As your thrid and current president, I say with a heart full of love, "Congratulations!" for fifty years of services well rendered to Horry County and to the state of South Carolina. My prayer is that we may forever keep the torch brightly burning so that those yet unborn may see the way to Him. We have come with hearts filled with gratitude and love, "ready to serve, ready to go." continuing to do His will. My sincere thanks go to all my sisters, brothers and Ministers for your loyal support. We will not get weary in doing good for others, for we know that if we faint not that we shall reap. My thanks are also extended to all officers, local presidents, and their officers and members for your untiring support. Very little could have been accomplished without you. Now let us move forward with our eyes on Him, our Redeemer, and may God be glorified for it all. 4th President - Ms. Fannie M. Watson Ms. Fannie M. Watson chose these words as her motto as she shares her time, talent, service, and love for her fellowmen throughout Horry County and the State of South Carolina. She continues to serve others faithfully and loyally, yet quietly and unselfishly, with the inner joy which comes only to those who are messengers for Jesus Christ. Her spiritual development began with family prayer in the home and church where her parents played a leading role. This early training instilled in her the importance of relying upon Jesus Christ in all undertakings of life. Ms. Watson is the daughter of the late Deacon Everett and Rosetta Floyd Watson. She was born and reared in the Green Sea-Finklea section of Horry County. Her early education includes Moton Training School, Route 1, Loris, South Carolina; Whittemore High School , Conway, South Carolina. She earned her Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees in Education at Morris College, Sumter South Carolina; Master of Science in Elementary Education at A & T University, Greensboro, North Carolina. Other studies were pursued at the University of South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina; Appalachian University, Boone, North Carolina and USC-Coastal Carolina College, Conway. She chose education as a career choice, and devoted thirty years toward educating youth in the public schools of South Carolina. 5th President - Mrs. Mance Etrulia Pressley Dozier The woman worked her way through college on a "penny and a prayer," earned a degree in library science, and worked 44 years at the same school site. Mance Etrulia Pressley Dozier was born to her parents, Mance and Virgie Mattison Pressley in Anderson, South Carolina, September 23, 1930. She attended Northside Elementary and Reed Street High Schools. Etrulia graduated from Benedict College in 1949 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in the Humanities. She was the recipient of a Carnegie Scholarship to the Graduate School of Library Science at Atlanta University. On May 1, 1995, Etrulia married Gibb Alva Dozier III. There were three children in the family - Shirley Mae, Claudette and Gibb Alva Dozier, IV. Etrulia was widowed on October 2, 1980. Etrulia enjoys reading, writing, and traveling. Some of her works have appeared in the Upper Room and the Independent Republic Quarterly, a publication of the Horry County Historical Society. She is a former trustee of Morris College. Etrulia is currently a member of the Higher Education Commission of Coastal Carolina University and on the Board of Trustees of the Horry County Public Library System. Also, a trustee of Mt. Calvary 1 Baptist Church and member of the Missionary Society of Mt. Calvary. She is current president of the Kingston Lake Baptist Woman's Missionary and Educational Convention of Horry County, South Carolina. She is the Historian of the Kingston Lake Baptist Sunday School Convention. Etrulia enjoys cooking, eating and collecting elephants of all shapes and sizes. Etrulia has six brothers: Wade, James Thomas, Mance Jr., Grady, Vance, and Walter. She had six sisters: a still born, Mildred, Rosella, Lola Mae, Zadie And Mettie. She retired from the Horry County School District June 29, 1998 as a Librarian-Media Specialist of Whittemore Park Middle School. Mrs. Marjorie Coakley McIver was the Principal and Dr. Gerita Postlewait was the first female Super-intendant of the Horry County Schools. PRAYER: Out Heavenly Father, please help me today, May 1, 2002 on my 47th wedding anniversary to think of my stewardship and Thy will for my life, as I use my mind to think soberly, my mouth to speak kindly and my physical faculties to act in my own best interest and the proper consideration of others. Please continue to shower your blessings upon the Kingston Lake Baptist Association, its auxiliaries and the Kingston Lake Baptist Woman's Convention. Anna Alston Bethlehem Kate Alston Bethlehem Rebecca Small Windley Bethlehem Reatha Bellamy Flag Patch Hannah L. Bessant Cherry Hill Mary Brown St. Elizabeth Helen Burroughs St. Elizabeth Arveller Chestnut Chesterfield Lottie Bellamy Chestnut Cherry Hill Georgia Edge Chesterfield Ida May Floyd Silent Grove Lossie Jan Colottie Hand Floyd Silent Grove Deanna Godbolt St. Elizabeth Annie Graham Mt. Rona Kate Green Mt. Moriah Ruth Grissett Bethlehem O'Powell Hickman Mt. Pisgah Lolie Lewis Silent Grove Grace McCray Mt. Pisgah Rena McCray Jerusalem Chapel Alleen McQueen St. Elizabeth Viola V.P. Mitchell Sandy Grove Blanchie Moore Rosetta Watson Silent Grove Hattie Woodberry St. Paul |
