Azalee Mack Palmer, the daughter of the late Lillie Mae Mack and Jimmie Ellison, was born on June 7, 1944 in Hebron, South Carolina. She was educated in the public schools of Marlboro County. At an early age she professed her faith in Jesus Christ and joined Chapel (St. Matthew Missionary Baptist Church)
As a young adult, Azalee moved to Brooklyn, New York. She was an employee at Estee Lauder for several years.
In 1966, she was united in Holy Matrimony to the late Stephen Palmer. This union was blessed with three children.
In 1981, Azalee moved back to South Carolina. She became an active member in New St. Matthew Missionary Baptist Church. She was a member of the Nurse’s Aide Ministry, Usher Board, Mother’s Board, and the Kitchen Committee. She was also a member Miles Tent #22 Lodge for 28 years.
Azalee was employed at So-Pak-Co and Ina Bearing for many years. In 2004, she retired from Ina Bearing.
Azalee was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend. She was a woman of excellence in many ways. She knew how to own the room in the most dignified way. She was very fierce, outspoken, hardworking, determined, genuine, and loving. Azalee made a statement wherever she went. She touched so many lives in such a unique way and her influence will always remain in the lives of those who knew her.
Azalee departed this life on January 17, 2021 at McLeod Regional Medical Center in Florence, South Carolina. She was preceded in death by her granddaughter, Angel Serenity Palmer; one sister, Rebecca Sewell and four brothers; John Mack, Albert Ellison, Clifton Ellison, and Willie Ellison; one special nephew, Charles Mack.
Azalee’s beautiful life will forever be cherished by her three children, Lisa Mack Palmer of Brooklyn, NY; Clyde Mack Palmer and Stephanie Mack Palmer of Bennettsville, SC. Her oldest grandchild that she raised as her own daughter, LaToya Arnold of Atlanta, GA. Seven Grandchildren; Shacoya Miles of Columbia, SC; Shaquaya Palmer of Brooklyn, NY; Shalaya (Tyrone) Moore of Hinesville, GA; Tikara Palmer of Greenville, SC; Clyanna, Aziya, and Elias Palmer of Rockingham, NC. Seven great grandchildren; Tiarri McRae, Omari Moore, A’zariya Wright, Ariyah Quick, Ju’elz Taylor, Chanel Taylor, and Cameron Moore. Seven Sisters; Alberta Mack, Valerie Ellison, and Ella Ellison, of Brooklyn, NY; Frances Mack, Dianne Mack, Yvonne (Willie Earl) Covington of Bennettsville, SC; Florence Ellison of Rock Hill, SC. Three Brothers; Ervin (Linda) Ellison of Tuscaloosa, AL; David (Melody) Ellison, Bozie Ellison, and Sammie Ellison of Brooklyn, NY.; A Special Niece, more like a sister, Connie Mack of Brooklyn, NY; Two Sister-in-Laws, Carol and Debra Palmer of New York; Four Brother-in-laws, Cyice Palmer, Kenneth Palmer, Lonnie Palmer, and Clyde Palmer of New York. A host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
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