Agnes H. Oree Obituary (1923

God opened the Book of Life and saw a very wounded dove. God said, "I'm going to take you to a better place where there will be no more pain, no suffering but only healing." God said, "Flap your wings and follow the eternal flock." On February 7, 2008, in a brief moment, close to midnight, Agnes Oree was healed and flew away to her heavenly home. Agnes Oree was born on August 14, 1923 in Charleston, South Carolina to the late Elijah Harleston and Alma Nathan Harleston along with her late twin sister, Edna Harleston Capers. Her brother, Freddie Harleston also preceded her in death. She attend Buist Elementary and other Charleston County Public Schools. Agnes was join in Holy Matrimony to the late Herbert Oree, Sr., on May 24, 1945. To this union fifteen children were born. Four children preceded her in death: Mildred, Fredrick and two who died in infancy. Agnes gave her life to Christ as a young adult and joined Olive Branch A.M.E Church un the leadership of the late Reverend E. P. Butler. She attended faithfully and served on the Missionary and Stewardess Boards. In 2000 she became a member of the Church of Christ on Rutledge Avenue under the leadership of Brother Guest. She attended faithfully until her health failed. Agnes was a home maker and child care giver. She enjoyed sewing, spending time with her family and praising God through song. Among those who mourn her passing, cherish her memories and celebrate her life are: eleven children, Marie Stanley (Frank) of Charleston, SC, Eunice White (Allen), Alma Mitchell (Ronald), Mary Moore (Randy), Edna Bissessar (Bishnoor), Clayton Oree and Brenda Oree all of Mount Pleasant, SC, Herbert Oree, Jr., of Summerville, SC, Willia Manigault of North Charleston, SC, Barbara Bristol (Clayton) of Bonaire, GA and Shelia Culp (Bruce) of Greensboro, NC; thirty-six grand children, thirty-three great grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; one niece; one grand niece and a host of other relatives and friends.