Mrs Bessie Gregg

Mrs. Bessie Gerena Martin Gregg was born on July 29, 1928, and was the youngest of seven children born to the late Elijah and Gerena Dansby Martin. She transitioned from this earthly life to eternal life on June 3, 2024. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by three brothers, Eugene, Elijah, and Wendell Martin and three sisters, Grace Hawkins, Julia Staley, and Donnavia Thomas, and Rev. Terry Thompson who became her devoted son after the death of his mother. 

Bessie received her early education from White Hall Elementary School and Camp Liberty High School in Jenkinsville, South Carolina. She received her Bachelor of Science Degree from Benedict College, Columbia, South Carolina. She did further study in elementary education and library science at the University of South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina and South Carolina State College, (currently South Carolina State University), Orangeburg, South Carolina. 

She was united in holy matrimony to the late Leroy (Jack) Gregg. This union was blessed with the birth of one son. 

Bessie began her work career as a teacher in the Fairfield County Public School System at Little River Elementary School, Blair, South Carolina. She also was a teacher and librarian at McCrorey-Liston Elementary School, Blair, South and her special daughters and sons. In June 1986, she retired after 35 years of dedicated service from educating the youth of South Carolina. During those years, she received many service awards and plaques for outstanding service.

 Bessie’s church affiliation was very important to her. At an early age, she accepted Christ and joined White Hall AME Church. She gave her best service as President of the Women’s Missionary Society for eight years, member of the Board of Stewards, the Pastor’s Aid Club, a Stewardess and Adult Sunday School Teacher. Bessie also served as Chairperson of the Spartanburg Area Women’s Missionary Society for eight years and was installed as a Sarah Allen Torchlighter on September 24, 2001, in grateful appreciation of faithful service to the Columbia Conference Branch of the Women’s Missionary Society.

The legacy of Mrs. Bessie M. Greg’s life will be cherished by her loving and devoted son, Eesaa Dansby (Danny Boy) Gregg, her three special grandchildren, Morris, Terrance, and Shonna Thompson, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Funeral service will be 1pm Monday June 10, 2024 @ White Hall AME Church in Jenkinsville SC. Visitation will be Sunday June 9, 2024 from 1pm to 5pm @ Russell-McCutchen Funeral Home, 324 S. Vanderhorst St. Winnsboro SC.

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