LANCASTER, SC ~ Rhoda Ann Blakeley Cribb, 79, gracefully passed from this earthly life and into her eternal rest on Thursday, September 7, 2017, following a courageous battle with cancer.
Ms. Cribb was born on February 2, 1938, in Kingstree, South Carolina. She is the only daughter of Marvin Rhodus (Doc) and Pauline Cooper Blakeley. She worked faithfully as the manager of Security Finance in Conway for 35 years. Upon entering retirement in 2011, she dedicated her remaining time to her family and friends.
Ms. Cribb was a lively and spirited friend who enjoyed life to its fullest. She sacrificially cared for her friends and family, brought joy to every situation, and found the good in everyone. When living in Conway, she faithfully attended Seaside Community Church. After relocating to Lancaster, she faithfully attended Lancaster First Pentecostal Holiness Church and actively participated in Womens Ministries.
Ms. Cribb is survived by two daughters, Catherine (Cathy) McCants Powell of Conway, SC and Rev. Tam McCants Lambert (Rev. Jimmy Lambert) of Lancaster, SC; three grandchildren; Rev. Tracy Langdon (John) of Cheraw, SC, Rev. Kristen Sanders (Jeremy) of Granite Falls, NC, and Trey Lambert (Malia) of Dickson, Tenn. Ms. Cribb had eight great grandchildren, who were her pride and joy. She is preceded in death by her parents, Doc and Pauline Blakeley.
Family visitation will be from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm on Friday, September 8, 2017, at Lancaster First Pentecostal Holiness Church in Lancaster, SC. Immediately following the family visitation will be a celebration service of Ms. Cribbs life beginning at 3:00 pm officiated by Rev. Jimmy Lambert and Rev. Tim McKenzie. Ms. Cribb will be buried in a graveside ceremony at 2:00 pm on Saturday, September 9, 2017, at Suttons United Methodist Church Cemetery in Andrews, SC.
Lancaster First Pentecostal Holiness Church is located at 1138 10th Street Ext. Lancaster, SC 29720. Suttons United Methodist Church cemetery is located at 3168 Santee Road Andrews, SC 29510.