Mary Jane Bowen Geter, third daughter of the late Benjamin and Nancy Crosby Bowen, was born July 23, 1936 in Sumter County, SC. She departed this life on November 18, 2021 at her residence at the age of 85.

Mary was raised and attended the public schools in Sumter County. She accepted Christ at an early age, and was faithful member of Tiverton Baptist Church, where she served on the Gospel Choir, Missionary Society, Pastor's Aide, and Sunday School Secretary.

Mary was united in holy matrimony to her forever love, Elijah "Poo" Geter, They were married for 61 years until his death. This union was blessed with two sons, Wade Kaseen and the late Timothy Geter.

Mary enjoyed beautiful clothes and dressing up so, that she was employed at Town and Country Dress Shop. She worked there many years until they closed. She then went to work at Carols Heritage Boutique for years until she retired.

Mary was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister. She had a special love for her five grandsons. Working in her yard, reading novels, and cooking was also dear to her heart.

Mary leaves to cherish her memory a son, Wade Geter of Sumter, SC, four sisters: Ruth Jackson of Wedgefield, SC, Nancy Bowen of Bronx, NY, Elizabeth (Herman) Sumpter of Sumter, SC, and Susanna (Robert) Swanson of Burlington, NC; one brother, Franklin Benjamin Bowen of Sumter, SC; one step-brother, Louis Jacob of Wedgefield, SC; five grandson: Tyrell, Malcolm, Todd, Andre, and Keylen; ten great-grandchildren; two special nieces, Delores Brooks and Shirley Choice; and a host of other nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.

In addition to her parents, husband, and son, she was preceded in death by a sister, Elease Balls; and two stepmothers, Sara Coplan Bowen and Susanna Wright Bowen.

Public viewing will be held on Tuesday, November 23, 2021 from 2-6pm at Job's Mortuary.

Funeral Services will be held at 12noon on Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at Tiverton Baptist Church, 2420 Old Charleston Highway, Wedgefield, SC 29168, with Rev. Elijah Geter, Eulogist and Pastor, and Rev. Jeanette Collins Murray, Presiding.

Interment will follow in Tiverton Baptist Church Cemetery.

Family will receive friends at the home, 570 National Street, Sumter, SC 29150.

Job's Mortuary, Inc., 312 S. Main Street is in charge of arrangements.

Online memorials may be sent to the family at: jobsmortuaryinc@gmail.com or visit us on the web at: www.jobsmortuary.net.