Mrs. Ermene Canzater, 82

I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the Lord, which made heaven and earth.

                       Psalms 121: 1-2

Ms. Ermene R. Canzater went home to be with the Lord on Sunday July 17, 2016 at the National Health Care Facility on Parklane Rd. at the age of 82.

Born July 12, 1934 in Blythewood, SC to the late Wylie and Elizabeth Martin Robertson. She graduated from Bethel High School and was employed at Crafts Farrow State Hospital where she became the supervisor for laundry and supply, retiring after 30 years of dedicated service.

Ermene joined Mt. Zion Baptist Church at an early age, she was a member of the Jubilee Choir and Missionary, remaining faithful until her health declined. She loved the Lord, her favorite pass time was singing gospel hymns. She also enjoyed spending time with her family, friends and her church family as well as gardening, canning, sewing and cooking. Two of her favorite things to eat were sweets and watermelon.

Ermene is survived by her two daughters; Mrs. Patricia A. Green (Larry), Ms. Lillie Ronetta McClendon, both of Blythewood, SC one son; Mr. Henry Levi Canzater (Tiffany) of Columbia, SC two god-daughters; Ms. Cynthia L. Hollis of Columbia, SC and Ms. Donna R. Donald of Ridgeway, SC one god-son; Mr. Michael E. Reed of Columbia, SC one daughter-in-law; Ms. Elizabeth Canzater of Ridgeway, SC one brother; Mr. Martin Robertson of San Bernardino, CA three sister-in-laws; Mrs. Catherine Jackson(Woodrow) of New York, Ms. Elease Taylor and Ms. Mary Washington both of Blythewood, SC brother-in law; Mr. John P. Lawhorn of Blythewood, SC. 9 grandchildren,18 great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other loving relatives and friends, all of whom will miss her dearly.

Special friends Ms. Frances Riley, Ms. Maggie Byrd and Mr. Jason Wages.

Thanks to the staff at Palmetto Hospice and the National Health Care Facility. A special thanks to Anita, Pandora and Vince.

She was preceded in her homegoing by her husband, Mr. Alfonso Canzater Sr. A son Mr. Alfonso Canzater Jr.

Seven sisters and three brothers.

Funeral services will be 11:00 am Saturday July 23, 2016 @ Mt. Zion Baptist Church with burial in the Church Cemetery.

The family will receive visitors Friday July 22, 2016 from 5 pm to 7 pm @ Russell-McCutchen Chapel, 324 S. Vanderhorst St. Winnsboro SC 29180.