Biography

Essie Mae Cheevers was born November 8, 1912 to the late Aran Cheevers and Ben Cheevers in Mitchell County , Georgia .

She was a member of the Hall Missionary Baptist Church in Mitchell County .  Due to convenience, she faithfully attended Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church until her health declined.  Essie Mae possessed a quiet gentle spirit and showed affection to those in her presence.

Essie Mae worked and retired from the Mitchell County School System as a custodian.  She was also employed at Columbia Peanut Company for twenty years.

Essie Mae departed this life quietly at home Friday morning, January 21, 2011 at 5:00 a.m.

She had one brother, Willie T. Cheevers, who preceded her in death.

She leaves to cherish her memories a devoted son, William Cheevers of Pelham, Georgia; two granddaughters, Demetrius Cheevers, Keicha (Blake) Burroughs of Camilla, Georgia; three great grandchildren, Jasmine Sims, Devin Burroughs, Christopher Burroughs of Camilla, Georgia; special first cousin, Virginia Fann, Geneva Holton of Pelham, Georgia, Fannie Mae Gaines, Norman Dewberry of Camilla, Georgia; a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral Service

The funeral service of Essie Mae Cheevers, will be conducted Saturday, January 29, 2011, at 11:00 a.m., at Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church, 418 Love Street, Pelham, Georgia.  Reverend Jerome Pace will officiate.

Pallbearers will be Willie Frank Atkins, Robin Blackmon, Sammy Calhoun, Freddie Fann, Robert Jackson, Bill Jones, Frank Jones.

Committal Service

The committal service will follow in Pelham Cemetery in Pelham, Georgia.