Mother Ethel Lee Ferguson Gadsden, daughter of Henry Ferguson and Alberta Reid Ferguson, was born April 22, 1929 in Berkeley County, South Carolina. She transitioned to eternal life with the Lord January 27, 2023 in Goose Creek, South Carolina.

Ethel Lee received her education in the public schools of Berkeley County. She was employed at the Berkeley Restaurant where she prepared delicious meals.

Ethel Lee was a member of Cordesville United Methodist Church and served faithfully until her health declined.

Ethel Lee was united in holy matrimony to Johnnie Gadsden. This union was blessed with eight children.

Ethel Lee enjoyed cooking, planting and solving word search puzzles. She will be remembered for her kind spirit, her love for people and her unwavering faith in God. Her words of wisdom to her children was "Stay on your bended knees."

She leaves to cherish her memory: her children, Barbara Goodwine, Geneva (David) Pinckney, Mary (Harris) Borden, Cynthia "CC" (Jerome) Fulton and Dexter (Debra) Gadsden; siblings, Herlene Johnson, Henry "Jule" Ferguson, Jr. and Isaiah Ferguson; daughters-in-law;  15 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren, and 12 great-great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Ethel Lee was preceded in death by: her parents; her husband, Mr. Johnnie Gadsden; and sons, Johnnie Gadsden, Jr., Edward "TJ" Gadsden and Clyde "Tokey" Gadsden.

The family is receiving friends at the Pinckney residence, 1284 Hard Pinch Road, Moncks Corner, SC from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily. Face masks are required when visiting the home.

A service celebrating the life and legacy of Mrs. Gadsden will be held Thursday, February 2, 2023, 11:00 a.m., at Cordesville United Methodist Church, 1400 Doctor Evans Road, Moncks Corner, SC. Interment will be in the church's cemetery. A viewing will be held Wednesday, February 1, 2023, 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., at the funeral home. Face masks are required.