Elnita Gerald Chestnut
December 27, 1938 - August 16, 2020
Loris... Elnita Gerald Chestnut, age 81 , of Longs, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, August 16, 2020. Born in Loris, SC, she was the daughter of the late Lucian Cornelius Gerald and Blanton Annabelle Moore Gerald. Mrs. Chestnut was a member of Buck Creek Baptist Church. She loved gardening and took pride in her yard. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Chestnut was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Elwood Chestnut, six brothers, Cleeland Talbert Gerald, Barsie Talmage Gerald, John O'Neil Gerald, Elton Eugene Gerald, Howard Milton Gerald, and L.C Gerald, three sisters, Chellie Elizabeth Gerald Todd, Wilma Ladena Gerald Booth, and Christine Daphine Gerald Page. Survivors include a son, Jerry Linwood Chestnut (Penny Hardee Chestnut) of Longs , a daughter, Angela Kay Chestnut of Punta Gorda, Fl., two grandchildren, Kristen Grace Chestnut and Kelly Faith Chestnut of Longs, two brothers, Eldred Earl Gerald (Susan) of Little River, and Larry Dale Gerald (Loretta) of Loris. A graveside service will be held Wednesday, August 19, 2020 @ 10:00 AM at Buck Creek Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Larry Allen officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Buck Creek Baptist Church, 11483 SC 905, Longs, SC 29568. Please sign a guestbook at www.goldfinchfuneralhome.com Goldfinch Funeral Home of Loris is serving the family.
Loris... Elnita Gerald Chestnut, age 81 , of Longs, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, August 16, 2020. Born in Loris, SC, she was the daughter of the late Lucian Cornelius Gerald and Blanton Annabelle Moore Gerald. Mrs. Chestnut was... View Obituary & Service Information