November 2010, Mother Pola B. Gethers began an ascension of spiral narrow stairs that would eventually lead to the transformation of her earthly life of mortality to a new life of immortality. The earthly doors of not only pain, aches, and sufferings, but also of accomplishments and gratitude were closed at 4:30 a.m. on May 28, 2011. The heavenly gates of joy, peace and eternal blissfulness were opened as Mother Gethers heard the welcoming voice of our Lord and Savior Jesus say, "Welcome Home!" Pola was born June 16, 1927 in Sumter, South Carolina, a daughter of Fannie Mae Brown and Richard Brown. She was the only girl of four children. She was a graduate of Lincoln High School, Sumter, SC with honors. Pola was an accomplished pianist and had a keen interest in music. She attended Morris College, Sumter, SC and later transferred to Xavier College (HBC), New Orleans, LA where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music. Pola furthered her education at Fayetteville State University, Fayetteville, NC where she received a degree in Education. She taught school in the Russellville and St. Stephen areas, as well as Cainhoy, J.K. Gourdin, Berkeley Elementary and Berkeley Middle Schools. Mother Gethers inspired and transformed the lives of many students with her motto: "If it can be done, it will be done, and you can do it." Pola was united in Holy Matrimony to David A. Gethers. Five children were born to this union; one daughter, Gloria Gethers Byrd preceded her in death. Pola was a member of The Ministries of Truth Tabernacle where she was affectionately known as Mother Gethers. She directed many choirs in Russellville and St. Stephen, SC. Pola was a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. and Alpha Pi Chi Sorority. Pola will be remembered for her musical talents, her million dollar smile, her sense of humor, and her love for her family and friends. Those left to cherish her memory are: her children, David Jerome Gethers, Wilbur O. (Lutrica) Gethers, Michael E. (Margarita) Gethers and Douglas A. (Ruby) Gethers; son-in-law, Herman Byrd; grandchildren, David Jerome, Trevor, Teresa, Tyler, Titus, Joey, Marc and Eric; great-grandsons, Quinn and Phoenix; and a host of in-laws, nieces, and nephews, cousins and friends.