Mrs. Tommie P. Ekre

Mrs. Tommie P. Ekre North Augusta, SC—Funeral Services for Mrs. Tommie Elizabeth Parks Ekre, 92, of Bradford Drive, North Augusta, SC, who entered into rest November 10, 2011, at home, surrounded by her family, will be conducted Monday morning at 11 o’clock from the First Assembly of God, Fenwick Street, Augusta. Rev. Baxter Stanley officiating. Interment in Pineview Memorial Park. Mrs. Ekre was a native of McCormick, SC, the youngest child of Barney and Belle Parks, having made North Augusta her home for the past 59 years. She was a graduate of McCormick High School and Emmanuel College. Before her marriage, Tommie was a School Teacher, which included teaching in a one room schoolhouse. She moved to Charleston, SC to work for the U.S. Forestry Service where she met her late husband of 61 years, Sherman E. Ekre, who was serving in the U.S. Navy. She was a member of the First Assembly of God in Augusta where she was active in many ways, but her devotion was to the Women’s Ministry where friendships were special to her. Mrs. Ekre also treasured the many friends she had made through her life work at the Augusta Library. Tommie lived a life reflective of her strong faith, gentle and kind ways and was appreciative of her many accomplishments, but her real joy came from her love of God and His blessing of a wonderful family. Survivors include three sons and daughters-in-law, Bill and Kathy Ekre, Dan Ekre and Mike and Teresa Ekre, all of the North Augusta area; a daughter and son-in-law, Wanda and Dale Johns, Lexington, SC; six grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Honorary Pallbearers will be members of the Women’s Ministry of the First Assembly of God. Active Pallbearers will be Andy Barrett, Chad Ekre, Matt Hoover, Dale Johns, Brian Johns and Matt Schlachter. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Sunday afternoon from 3 until 5. Memorials may be made to the First Assembly of God, 1613 Fenwick Street, Augusta, GA 30901. The family expresses heartfelt appreciation to Mrs. Ekre’s caregivers, Nancy Walters and Bert Barton. Posey Funeral Directors of North Augusta in charge of arrangements (803-278-1181). Visit the registry online at www.poseyfuneraldirectors.com

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Mrs. Tommie P. Ekre

October 7, 1919 - November 10, 2011