Maurice Abston

Maurice Abston, 81 of Columbia, passed away Thursday, December 13, 2018. She was born in Columbia and remained a lifelong resident of Marion County. Maurice was an active member of New Union Baptist Church. She was a loving wife and mother, the heart of her family and a second mother and granny to many. Maurice will be remembered for her big heart and giving spirit. She was preceded in death by two husbands, Ozzie Rutland and James Abston; a daughter, Margaret Ann Rutland; a granddaughter, Trisha Rutland; two brothers and four sisters. Maurice is survived by two sons, Nelson Rutland and his wife, Debbie and Howard Rutland and his wife, Virginia; six sisters, Christine Ingram, Juanita Maxwell, Ann Givens, Brenda Miller, JoLane Bounds and Vicky Harmon; three brothers, Wayne Douglas, Sylvester Douglas and Bobby Douglas; seven grandchildren, Shannon Rutland, Shelley Rutland, DeLaina Louge, Hannah Rutland, Vanessa Smith, Jayce Godwin and Melissa Maxwell; 11 great-grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews. There will be a visitation for Maurice on Sunday, December 16, 2018 from 5:00pm until 9:00pm at New Union Baptist Church in Columbia. The funeral service will be at 2:00pm on Monday, December 16, 2018 at the church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.