Bertie (O'Shields) Kingsmore departed this life and entered her heavenly home on Monday, August 29, 2011, at Spartanburg Regional Hospital following a recent illness.

Born August 20, 1920, Mrs. Kingsmore was the daughter of the late Arnold and Pearl O'Shields.

She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She devoted her life to being a homemaker and serving her community and church. In her younger years, she enjoyed sewing, gardening, and cooking delicious meals.

Mrs. Kingsmore was predeceased by her husband of 56 years, Carl E. Kingsmore; two brothers, Albert and Ernest O'Shields: one sister, Willie Mae LeMaster; a son-in-law, Michael Sullivan; and a daughter-in-law, Mi Tae (Kim) Kingsmore.

Surviving are four sons: John Kingsmore of Glendale, AZ; Kenneth Kingsmore, and wife Patricia, of Poquoson, VA; Terry Kingsmore, and wife Loretta, of Simpsonville, SC; Karmen Kingsmore, and wife Karen, of Union, SC; and one daughter, Karen Sullivan, of Mt. Pleasant, SC.

Also surviving are nine grandchildren: James Kingsmore of Las Cruces, NM; Richard Kingsmore of Gilbert, AZ; Scott Kingsmore of Lexington, SC; Lori Patterson of Duncan, SC; Ty Kingsmore of Austin, TX; Kacie Taylor of Pendleton, SC; Andrew Kingsmore of Union, SC; Michelle Sullivan, and Gregory Sullivan of Mt. Pleasant, SC: and seven great grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Thursday, September 1, 2011 at Putman Baptist Church. Dr. Ted Hodges conducted the services. Burial was in the church cemetery.

Pallbearers were her grandsons: Richard, Scott, Ty, and Andrew Kingsmore; grandson-in-laws Noel Patterson and Stephen Taylor; and family friends Jerry Burgess and David Berry.

The Guiding Light Sunday School Class was requested to serve as honorary escorts.

The family received friends Wednesday, August 31, 2011 at Holcombe Funeral Home in Union, South Carolina.