Agnes Fudge Bost, 93, of Murrells Inlet, SC, previously of Mint Hill, NC passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at Legacy Village of Murrells Inlet, SC.
Mrs. Bost was born April 26, 1931, in Edgemoor, South Carolina to the late William Frank Fudge Sr. and the late Margaret Olivia Fudge.
She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Robert Thomas Bost, Sr., son, Robert Thomas Bost, Jr., brother, Harry Fudge, brother,William Frank Fudge, Jr., brother, James Thomas Fudge, brother, Fred Fudge, brother, Gerald Fudge, brother, Donnie Fudge sister, Dorothy Hart, sister, Thelma Fudge, sister, Jean Loftin.
Mrs. Bost was born in Edgemoor, SC where she lived until she moved to the capital city of Columbia to attend nursing school. Due to unforeseen family needs Agnes made the decision to return to her hometown and leave her dream of becoming a nurse. Instead, she became the caregiver for her mother. As time moved forward, Agnes decided on her next move which would lead her to Charlotte, NC, where she met her future husband, Robert Bost. Agnes and Robert were married for 66 years before his passing in June of 2020. Together they raised a son who completed their family. Unfortunate circumstances led to his passing during his adult life. Their son brought Agnes two grandsons, Karl who lives in Mooresville, NC, and Wesley, who resides in Concord, NC.
Agnes worked for Southern Bell, now AT&T, for 32 years. She began her employment as a switchboard operator, eventually transferring to long-distance call investigator.
Agnes was a member of Dulins Grove Advent Christian Fellowship for many years; she served as a Sunday school teacher and assisted with the daycare. In 2008, she became a member of the Hope Community Fellowship Advent Christian Church of Charlotte where she remains a member to this day. Agnes' greatest ministry was sending cards to everyone; if you received one of Agnes' cards, you were blessed. She was known for her beautiful smile and being full of laughter! Agnes also loved the voluntary work at the VFW in Mint Hill, NC working with the veterans.
In 2022, Agnes moved to Murrells Inlet to enjoy her retirement years near the beautiful Atlantic Ocean. The following year she moved to Legacy Village and has never looked back. Agnes enjoyed the activities and lunch outings. She stated, "I'm so blessed every day with the love and care I receive from the staff, along with my friends and family that visit every day." From Legacy Village, “We love having Agnes in our community; she is an absolute treasure with a kind spirit and beautiful smile for everyone.”
The family will receive friends from 11:00 am - 12:45 pm, Monday, May 20, 2024, at Hartsell Funeral Home of Midland. The funeral service will follow at 1:00 pm at Hartsell Funeral Home's Jack Hartsell Memorial Chapel in Midland. Services will be officiated by Rev. Jason Russell and Rev. Brent Carpenter. Burial will follow at the Sunset Memory Gardens at 8901 Lawyers Rd., Mint Hill, NC
Survivors include grandsons, Karl Robert Bost of Mooresville and Wesley Thomas Bost of Concord; sisters, Lucille Riley of Edgemoor, SC and Sarah Glen Bailey of Charlotte; and many nieces and nephews. Also surviving are her second family, Guy and Cheryl White of Murrells Inlet, SC.
Memorials may be made to Hope Community Fellowship Building Fund, 10643 Blair Road, Mint Hill, NC 28227 or Crescent Hospice of Murrells Inlet, SC 3959 Highway 17 Bypass, Suite D, Murrells, Inlet, SC 29573.
Hartsell Funeral Home of Midland is serving the Bost family.