Florine Hudgens McWhorter

Florine Hudgens McWhorter, 99, of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, wife of the late Wayman Clark McWhorter, died Friday, February 28, 2014. Her funeral service will be held Monday, March 3, 2014 in First Baptist Church of Mt. Pleasant, 681 McCants Drive, at 9:30 AM, with burial in Hillcrest Memorial Park, Pickens, SC at 4:00 PM. The family will receive friends at the church on Monday from 9:00 AM until time of service.

Florine was born March 19, 1914 in Six Mile, South Carolina, daughter of the late James Hudgens and Emma Berry Allen Hudgens. She worked as a clerk in the textile industry, and was a member of First Baptist Church of Mount Pleasant. Her life was a hallmark of involvement, primarily in her church. She taught Sunday School until she reached her 90's. She was President of WMU at her local church. In her later years she became a volunteer for all crafts at the Senior Center in Greenville, and was awarded "Volunteer of the Year." She loved reading and kept her mind active. God granted her wish that her mind would outlive her body.

She is survived by her daughters, Linda M. Brisson-Leland (Kenneth), of Charleston, SC, and Evelyn M. Berry (Al) of Little Mountain, SC; her sister Pearl H. Smith of Greenville, SC; five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

The family wishes to express appreciation to the staff at Mount Pleasant Manor for their care during Florine's stay.

For those who desire, memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of Mt. Pleasant Building Fund, 681 McCants Drive, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464.