COLUMBIA - Martha Monteith Lever, widow of A. Frank Lever, Jr., died July 12, 2014, at Still Hopes where she had lived for many years. She was born in Columbia on February 4, 1922, the daughter of Colin Smith Monteith, Sr. and Mary Joe Thomas Monteith. She was a graduate of Columbia High School and attended the University of South Carolina.
She spent the majority of her married life in Lexington, SC where her husband practiced law and later became a Family Court Judge of the 12th Judicial Circuit. She was active in the community, church, and social affairs. She served two terms on the Lexington Planning Commission. She was a devoted member of the Lexington United Methodist Church, where she served in many capacities, including 23 years as choir director, president of United Methodist Women, and the first female elected to the Board of Stewards. She was a charter member of the Eleanor Laurens Pinckney Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, serving twice as Regent and for many years as Registrar.
She moved to the SC Episcopal Retirement Home at Still Hopes in 2000 and spent many happy years there in volunteer positions and other activities.
She is survived by her three children, Ann Butler Lever of St. Louis, MO, A. Frank Lever III (Ellen) of North Charleston, SC, and George Edward Lever of Swansea, SC; three grandsons; and six great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held in the Chapel of the Holy Spirit at Still Hopes on Wednesday, July 16, 2014, at 4:00 p.m. followed by a reception. The disposition of the ashes will be private at a later date. Dunbar Funeral Home, Devine Street Chapel, is assisting the family.
Memorials may be made to Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community, Residence Assistance Fund, P.O. Box 2959, West Columbia, SC, 29171 or Citadel Foundation in honor of A. Frank Lever, Jr., 171 Moultrie St., Charleston, SC, 29409.
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July 23, 2014
Rev. Ken Owens
Dear Family,
I'm Rev. Ken Owens, senior pastor at Lexington United Methodist Church. Your mother had moved to Still Hopes and her membership to Washington Street UMC long before I became the pastor here. However, I'd like you to know that she is still very fondly remembered here. This past week, I've had many conversations about her. I try to always remember that we stand on the shoulders of saints who have come before us, many of whom we may never meet until that great meeting in the beyond. We are holding your family in our prayers. May God's richest blessings go with you.
July 22, 2014
Frank, you have our sympathy at this time of loss. God Bless. Mary & Charles Burkett
July 22, 2014
Mike and Susan Mitton
Martha was a gracious and caring person who loved Lexington UMC as much as we loved her. May God blessings and good memories sustain you during this sad time.
July 16, 2014
Audrey Welch
My sincere sympathy to Martha's family and friends. Audrey Welch, Member of Eleanor Laurens Pinckney Chapter, DAR
July 16, 2014
Robert Lyons
Ann, Frank, George, David, Stephen...so sorry to learn of the passing of your mom/grandmother. Thoughts are with all of you. My dad and I have many great hunting memories with Judge Lever down in Swansea from doves to quail and the meals after the hunt. Ms. Martha would always be at the house waiting for the Judge when we got back to Lexington.
July 15, 2014
Sharon & Tom Trezise
My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Martha was very active at Lexington United Methodist Church. I have many fond memories when I was church secretary and she volunteered in the office. Everyone who knew her loved and admired her. She will always be remembered and missed. May God comfort you during this sad time.
July 15, 2014
Sidney Riggs
Frank and Ellen - - I am so very sorry to learn of your loss of Frank's Mother and The Judge's wife. You are and will remain in my thoughts and prayers.
July 15, 2014
Members of the Eleanor Laurens Pinckney Chapter, NSDAR will miss Martha.
Donna Glenn Holley, Regent
Eleanor Laurens Pinckney Chapter, NSDAR
July 15, 2014
Frank and Ellen - My condolences on the passing of your Mother. I remember how special she was to both of you. Be Blessed. Sandra Golden-Brown
July 15, 2014
Kathryn Liverman
what memories I have of Ann and Little Frank living across street from myWingard family -then the Judge and Martha were friends -we enjoyed seeing Martha ar the Koger Center for a number of years--
July 14, 2014
Jennifer Henzler
My thoughts and prayers are with each of you during this time of sorrow. May God provide you with the comfort and love that you need during this time.
July 13, 2014
What a pleasure it was to know Martha. We had so many good times together at Still Hopes. It was a blessing to be with her. I will miss her very much, but I know she is with the Lord. I had a wonderful visit with her on Friday morning. We laughed together and prayed together. My sympathy to all the family.
Sherry French, Activity Services
Still Hopes
Episcopal Retirement Community
July 12, 2014
Bill Webb
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