Mrs. Lou Mae Bellamy

Lou Mae Bellamy, daughter of the late James and Corinne Cooper was born September 14th 1924 in Salters South Carolina. She departed this life early morning January 1st, 2017 at Brookdale Hospital Medical Center. Lou Mae was the only daughter among 6 Brothers: John, Walker, Bernie, Samuel, James, and Theodore who all preceded in death. Lou Mae married Mr. David Bellamy in 1948, who preceded her in death. The marriage bore two daughters with the eldest, Brenda Delores preceding her in death in 2014. She graduated from high school in Kingstree South Carolina. She also attended a vocational school in New York after relocation. She developed her love for cooking at an early age with her first job cooking for the local sheriff. She retired in 1996 from numerous years of service for the City of New York under the department of general service. With her religious upbringing, she attended Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Salters South Carolina. She accepted Jesus Christ as your lord and savior and which she demonstrated it throughout her life. Wherever she resided she found a church home to fellowship with. She continued her Christian training by joining Grace Baptist Church in 1964 under the leadership of Reverend Jacob N. Underwood until 2000. Upon relocation to Wilmington North Carolina due to an untimely illness, she joined Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Reverend Dr. Terry L. Henry until 2006. Loom a relocated back to New York and rejoin Grace Baptist Church. Due to some health disabilities but a continued strong belief in her face, she attended Pentecostal Church of God in Christ under the leadership of Pastor Aaron Brown until his death. Currently led by Reverend Timothy Scantlebury as her health permitted. She refused to let her disabilities keep her from fellowship. Throughout her lifetime she was involved with various organizations within the church. Throughout her life her faith never wavered. Lou Mae Bellamy knew the Lord. Over the course of years, she loved cooking for her family and friends. It gave her great joy seeing them enjoy her food. She loved her family and friends dearly and would do anything for them if asked. She never met a stranger. Her family charged with continuing her Legacy includes: devoted daughter Cassandra Bellamy, Brooklyn, New York, devoted grandchildren, James (Tamarrow) Climes, Columbia South Carolina, Kyle Peterson, Brooklyn New York, Ariana Bellamy- Harrison, Brooklyn New York. Great Grandchildren: Semaj and Judah Climes, Columbia South Carolina. Last remaining first cousin Daisy Cooper, New Jersey. Sister-in-law's Mazie (Jerome) Bellamy Anderson, Little River South Carolina, Estelle Scott, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, brother-in-law Louis Gore, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Niece Jonita Mackall, Prince Frederick, Maryland, and a host of other relatives and Friends. Special Thanks: The family offers special thanks to Mrs. Marguerite Gamble, Ms. Sharon Williams, Ms. Queenie Terry, Mrs. Ruby Williams, Mrs. Joann Byrd, Mr. Darryl Bellamy, and Pentecostal Church of God in Christ who went above and beyond always supportive through her life.

Mrs. Lou Mae Bellamy

September 14, 1924 - January 1, 2017