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| Name | Blake Annice OLIVER [2] | |
| Gender | Female | |
| HIST | Oliver-Brookens Blake Annice Oliver of Sumter and Christopher Allen Brookens of Johnsonville were united in marriage at 5 p.m. Saturday, May 31, 2014, at Grace Baptist Church in Sumter. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Durwin Kent Oliver, and the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Raymond Huggins Sr. and Mr. and Mrs. James Orum Oliver Sr., all of Sumter. She graduated from the College of Charleston with a bachelor of science degree in early childhood education and Francis Marion University with a master's degree in instructional accommodation. She is employed with The Gail and Terry Richardson Center for the Child at Francis Marion University. The bridegroom is the son of Ms. Tara Rochelle Brookens of Florence, and the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Allen Brookens and the late Mrs. Renette Brookens, all of Johnsonville. He graduated from Johnsonville High School. He is employed as a sales representative with The Yahnis Company in Florence. Dr. Steve Williams officiated at the ceremony. Music was provided by Mrs. Sherril Ray, organist, and Ashton Elizabeth Prosser, soloist. Escorted by her father, the bride wore a Casablanca mermaid-style dress featuring a sweetheart neckline with detachable sheer cap sleeves, a V-back with crystal button details, and intricate floral-motif appliques sewn onto tulle over gossamer Chantilly lace. She carried a bouquet of white mini callas, white hydrangeas and white peonies. Caroline Legare Atkinson served as maid of honor, and Jessica Ellis Fralick served as matron of honor. Bridesmaids were Caroline Hancock Alessandro, Rachel Leigh Brown, Shannon Johnson Dubose, Megan Brenna Elliott, Sarah Marsh Hance, Monika McCormick Miller and Stacy Ray Mossor. Flower girls were Baettie Lillian Brookens, daughter of the bridegroom, and Savanna Grace Lane. The bridegroom's grandfather served as best man. Groomsmen were Matthew Jameson Altman, Barry Scott Carmichael, Mitchell Odell Haselden, Kevin Eugene Cash Holder, John Curtis Lewis, James Arthur Lyerly, Clinton Douglas Prevatte and Garrett Richard Shaw. Spencer Ryan Powell and Taylor Elliott Powell served as ushers. The ring bearer was James Camden Crocker. The reception was given by the bride's parents at The O'Donnell House in Sumter. The rehearsal party was given by the bridegroom's mother at Serendipity in Sumter. Following the wedding, the couple will reside in Florence. Posted in Weddings on Sunday, June 1, 2014 [2] | |
| HIST | Oliver-Brookens Blake Annice Oliver of Sumter and Christopher Allen Brookens of Johnsonville were united in marriage at 5 p.m. Saturday, May 31, 2014, at Grace Baptist Church in Sumter. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Durwin Kent Oliver, and the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Raymond Huggins Sr. and Mr. and Mrs. James Orum Oliver Sr., all of Sumter. She graduated from the College of Charleston with a bachelor of science degree in early childhood education and Francis Marion University with a master's degree in instructional accommodation. She is employed with The Gail and Terry Richardson Center for the Child at Francis Marion University. The bridegroom is the son of Ms. Tara Rochelle Brookens of Florence, and the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Allen Brookens and the late Mrs. Renette Brookens, all of Johnsonville. He graduated from Johnsonville High School. He is employed as a sales representative with The Yahnis Company in Florence. Dr. Steve Williams officiated at the ceremony. Music was provided by Mrs. Sherril Ray, organist, and Ashton Elizabeth Prosser, soloist. Escorted by her father, the bride wore a Casablanca mermaid-style dress featuring a sweetheart neckline with detachable sheer cap sleeves, a V-back with crystal button details, and intricate floral-motif appliques sewn onto tulle over gossamer Chantilly lace. She carried a bouquet of white mini callas, white hydrangeas and white peonies. Caroline Legare Atkinson served as maid of honor, and Jessica Ellis Fralick served as matron of honor. Bridesmaids were Caroline Hancock Alessandro, Rachel Leigh Brown, Shannon Johnson Dubose, Megan Brenna Elliott, Sarah Marsh Hance, Monika McCormick Miller and Stacy Ray Mossor. Flower girls were Baettie Lillian Brookens, daughter of the bridegroom, and Savanna Grace Lane. The bridegroom's grandfather served as best man. Groomsmen were Matthew Jameson Altman, Barry Scott Carmichael, Mitchell Odell Haselden, Kevin Eugene Cash Holder, John Curtis Lewis, James Arthur Lyerly, Clinton Douglas Prevatte and Garrett Richard Shaw. Spencer Ryan Powell and Taylor Elliott Powell served as ushers. The ring bearer was James Camden Crocker. The reception was given by the bride's parents at The O'Donnell House in Sumter. The rehearsal party was given by the bridegroom's mother at Serendipity in Sumter. Following the wedding, the couple will reside in Florence. Posted in Weddings on Sunday, June 1, 2014 | |
| _UID | 351531CB21BE4A598BE0BB743C301E655182 | |
| _UID | 351531CB21BE4A598BE0BB743C301E655182 | |
| Person ID | I293982 | Singleton and Related Families |
| Last Modified | 27 Feb 2024 | |
| Father | Durwin Kent “Kent” OLIVER | |
| Mother | Neecie HUGGINS | |
| _UID | F6B68E04DCF94024980B07AAD4A26A943FF0 | |
| _UID | F6B68E04DCF94024980B07AAD4A26A943FF0 | |
| Family ID | F197204 | Group Sheet | Family Chart |
| Family | Christopher Allen “Chris” BROOKENS | |
| Marriage | 31 May 2014 | Grace Baptist Church, Sumter, Sumter County, South Carolina  [2] |
| _UID | 8521220572C34ABEAB21ECECDC903F358EDD | |
| _UID | 8521220572C34ABEAB21ECECDC903F358EDD | |
| Family ID | F197205 | Group Sheet | Family Chart |
| Last Modified | 17 Jul 2014 | |
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