Obituary For Ernestine Chester Mays

Mrs. Ernestine Chester Mays passed away Friday at her daughter's home in Fayetteville, GA. She was 83 years old.

A native of Columbus and the daughter of the late Earnest and Melissa Hunter Chester, Mrs. Mays was a 1954 graduate of William H. Spencer High School. She retired from Retails Sales at Matthews on Wynnton after many years of service. A very devout member of St. James C.M.E. Church, she was Stewardess emeritus, a member of the Willing Worker Ministry, Choir and the Senior Citizens. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star PHA and the Columbia Heights Neighborhood Association, being known as the " Childcare Provider of the Community". Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Mays and four brothers, Jack Chester, John H. Chester, David Chester and Winfred Chester.

Surviving are a devoted daughter, Marlene Jackson(Lafayette); a grandson, Ahmad Jackson; one brother, Alfred Chester(Barbara); five sisters, Carolyn Thornton(Elbert), Sandra Kendrick(William), Janice Arrington, Margaret Fuller and Vanessa Harris(James); two sisters-in-law, Shaesuki Chester and Alisa Chester; her Godchildren, Nicole Jefferson and Thomas L. Brown, Jr; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends to include Bishop Thomas L. Brown, Sr.(Dr. Louise) and Josephine Miles.

Mrs. Mays will be laid to rest at Green Acres Cemetery on Friday, June 21, 2019 following a Eleven O'clock A.M. Homegoing Celebration in the sanctuary of St. James C.M.E. Church. Pastor Lavisha Williams will officiate. Bishop Thomas L. Brown, Sr. will deliver the Eulogy.

Visitation is 1:00 til 6:00 P.M. Thursday at the funeral home.

Arrangements entrusted to Progressive Funeral Home, Inc.

The Staff of Progressive Funeral Home is honored to support the family with End of Life Services.

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I have so many good memories of Stine. I especially remember her giving me food, supplies, or "little change for my pocket" on any given Sunday after church. She helped me through a rough time after my Mother passed. I thank God for Stine's life and legacy.

- Teanna Williams

I want to offer my condolences to the Family and friends. Hebrews 4:15 says, “ For we do not have a high priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tested in all respects as we have, but without sin.” Yes, Jesus endured sufferings when on earth, including the pain of losing a love one (John 11: 33, 35, 38). It has been promised from our God of comfort that sickness, pain, and death will be removed ((Isaiah 33:24; 1 Corinthians 15:26; Revelation 21:4,5). An additional promise given is that all our loved ones in the memorial tombs will awaken from asleep in death to enjoy life as our loving Creator purposed (Isaiah 26:19; Psalms 145:16). Allow these words to keep comforting all of you.

- vivian scott

The best of the best Mother-In-Laws. You trusted me with your only child, whom I love dearly. Rest, you deserve it! All my love!!!!

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- LaFette

So sorry for your loss. Draw close to God and he will draw close to you during this time of sorrow. James 4:8

- D C

I’m very sorry for your loss. Jehovah God gives us comfort during these times of grieving (2 Corinthians 1:3,4) Soon, we will no longer have to deal with the pains that result from the death a loved one. (Revelation 21:3,4)

- Jen