CELEBRATION OF LIFE
Reverend Martris Mims
- Pastor -
SUNRISE SUNSET
MAY 20,1929 JUNE 19, 2021
Saturday, June 26, 2021
11:00 A.M.
OLD STORM BRANCH
MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH
163 Storm Branch Road
Beech Island, South Carolina
Mrs. ^Rubena 4 zRemp
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As I journey through the land, singing as I go,
Pointing souls to Calvaryto the crimson flow,
Many arrows pierce my soul from without, within;
But my Lord leads me on, through Him I must win.
Refrain:
Oh, I want to see Him, look upon His face,
There to sing forever of His saving grace;
On the streets of glory let me lift my voice,
Cares all past, home at last, ever to rejoice.
When in service for my Lord dark may be the night,
But Ill cling more close to Him, He will give me light;
Satans snares may vex my soul, turn my thoughts aside;
But my Lord goes ahead, leads whateer betide.
When in valleys low I look toward the mountain height,
And behold my Savior there, leading in the fight,
With a tender hand outstretched toward the valley low,
Guiding me, I can see, as I onward go.
When before me billows rise from the mighty deep,
Then my Lord directs my bark; He doth safely keep,
And He leads me gently on through this world below;
Hes a real Friend to me, oh, I love Him so.
%der of Service
Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Fathers house are many mansions:
if it were not so, I would have toldyou. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you,
I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also. - John I4:i~3
Reverend Elvie Bryant | Presiding
SCRIPTURES
Old and New Testaments
Reverend Mickie Collins
PRAYER
Reverend Dr. Alfreddie Williams, Jr.
SOLO
Oh How I Want to See His Face
Sister Francener Pressley
REFLECTIONS
Wesley Hightower | As A Deacon
Sister Diane White | From The Family
Sister Nichole Sanders | Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. I Eta Theta Zeta Chapter President
Sister Hattie Sutton | Grand Worthy Matron of Beauty Grand Chapter I State of South Carolina
OBITUARY AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Sister Patricia Abney McDaniel
SOLO
To God Be The Glory
Sister Kedesha McClary
EULOGY
Reverend Martris Mims
COMMITTAL
BENEDICTION
- Due to Covid-19, there will be no repast or fellowship after the service -
Obituary
On Saturday, June 19, 2021, at 3:26 P.M., our Heavenly Father, in His infinite wisdom, summoned Mrs.
Rubena Stoney Kemp from her residence at 411 Storm Branch Road, Clearwater, South Carolina, to
quietly be freed from all cares and sorrows of this life in order to journey to a better place. How fitting
that this freedom was granted on the first federal recognition of Juneteenth!
Rubena Stoney Kemp was born on May, 20, 1929, in Dunbarton, South Carolina, as one of seven
children to James and Lena Thompson Stoney. She was preceded in death by her parents and all of
her siblings: five brothers, James Stoney, Jr., Fred Hampton Stoney, Ted William Stoney, Archie Bob
Stoney, and Wilbert Russell Stoney; and one sister, Nora Stoney Stallings.
She was educated in the Barnwell County Public School System and graduated from Four Mile High
School. She attended and received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Claflin College, in Orangeburg,
South Carolina, and a Master of Arts degree from South Carolina State College, in Orangeburg.
On June 27,1959, she was united in marriage to Oscar Lee Kemp, of Clearwater, South Carolina. They
lived in Augusta, Georgia during the early years of their marriage before building what became their
permanent home in Clearwater. They became the proud and adoring parents of one child, Catrina
Kemp. Mr. Kemp preceded Mrs. Kemp in death on February 24, 2016.
Rubena Kemp was a noted educator in
the Aiken County Public School System,
where she taught at Schofield High School,
Jefferson High School (the majority years
of her teaching career), Langley-Bath-
Clearwater High School, and retired from
Midland Valley High School after a near
forty year career. She was an English and
French teacher to hundreds of students
in the Midland Valley area.
At an early age, Rubena accepted Christ
and was baptized. After marriage to
Oscar Kemp, she joined Old Storm
Branch Baptist Church, where she
remained one of its most trusted and
faithful members for over sixtyyears.
Over the years at Old Storm Branch,
she served God and the church in
many capacities. Among these: a
member of the Senior Choir (later
renamed the Sanctuary Choir),
the H.L. Harrison Gospel Choir,
the Bicentennial Mass Choir, the
Sunday School (where she was
one of its most dedicated teachers for many
years), the Memorial and Beautification Ministry, a charter
member of the Deaconess Ministry (serving as one of its earlier presidents),
the Willing Workers Society (later renamed the Old Storm Branch Missionary
Ministry), the Pastors Aide Ministry, and the Old Storm Branch Child Development Center. She also
faithfully served in one of the churchs outreach ministries, the Storm Branch Senior Group.
During the 1950s, Mrs. Kemp became affiliated with the Yorkrite Masonic family, serving various
female departments. She was a member and past Worthy Matron of Star of the East, Chapter #1 -
Order of Eastern Stars of North Augusta, past O.E. S. District Matron of Horse Creek Valley, a member
of Simmons Court #518 - Heroines of Jericho of North Augusta, a member of Abneys Council of
Crusaders #3 of Aiken, a member of Moores Court of Amaranth #2 of Aiken, and a member of Islam
Court #4 - Daughters of Isis of Aiken. Her husband, Oscar Lee, was a very devoted brother and leader
in the Yorkrite family, and she apparently felt the importance of being right there by his side.
Among the other organizations of which Mrs. Kemp was affiliated was the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
and the Lions Club.
A loving mother and family member, an inspiration to all, a true pillar of the Clearwater Community,
a devoted member of the church and other organizations - this was RUBENA STONEY KEMP!
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Mrs. Rubena Stoney Kemp leaves loving and cherished memories to: one daughter, Catrina Kemp
(Deon) Jackson of Atlanta, Georgia; four grandchildren, Keyanda (Devontay) Hall, Dejon (Chardonnay)
Jackson, Jalin Jackson, and Jaslyn Jackson; five great-grandchildren, Erin Hall, Aydan Hall, Dejon *
Jackson, Jr., Reign Jackson, and Lola Jackson; fifteen godchildren, Vernon Bush, Frye Suber, Peggy
Willingham, Kim Mendenhall, Catherine Tilly, Natasha Brown, Kadesha McClary, Bryson McClary,
Taylor McClary, Jason McClary, Brittany Coach, Charles Garrett, Bryson Garrett, Diane Barnes, and
Nora Madison; five nieces, Brenda Stoney, Jane Stoney, Shirley Diane White, Shirl Stoney, and Sheila
Kemp-Street; good neighbors, Beverly Harris and Greg Williams; best friends, Ruthella Rearden,
Synita Gardner, and Robert Curry; special student and co-worker, Frank Roberson; and many others.
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If roses grow in heaven, Lord please pick a bunch for me.
Place them in my Mothers arms and tell her theyre from me.
Tell her I love her and miss her, and when she turns to smile,
Place a kiss upon her cheek and hold her for awhile.
Because remembering her is easy, I do it every day,
But theres an ache within my heart that will never go away.
Mama I love you and Im going to miss you!
You have been the inspiration in my life. Love, Trina
taR <aRANDMA,
You are the epitome of a woman, beautiful, intellectual, phenomenal, and
encouraging. Without you I do not know where I would be. You encouraged
me everyday in ways you cannot imagine. When I think of giving up, I think
of you. When I believe there is no more hope left, I think of you. Its like your
voice is in the back of my head encouraging me to do better. I love how you
always gave inspiring advice and never judge. You have helped shape me into
the man I am today. I will always continue to love you whenyou are here and
gone. I am so elated and thankful to call you my grandma. I couldnt ask for
a better woman or a better teacher. I am truly blessed by God for granting
me a stupendous Grandmother.
I Love You Always and Forever,
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Pallbearers
Brother Fred Bailey
Brother Kenney Chavous
Brother Leonard Davis
Brother Namon Jackson
Brother John Sims
Brother Byron Stephens
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Acknowledgements
We are grateful for family and friends like you at this time of
sorrow. We express our heartfelt appreciation for your sympathy
in our time of grief. Thank you for your thoughts, prayers,
any acts of kindness shown, love, and support. A very special
thank you to each program participant, the Old Storm Branch
Missionary Baptist Church Family and Pruitt Health Hospice.
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