With deepest sorrow we at Henryhand Funeral Home regret to announce the passing of Hattie Council Capers, 92, of Salters, SC, widow of the late Henry Capers, Sr., who passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2024.

"Yea though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil

For thou art with me, thy rod and they staff they comfort me."            ~Psalm 23~

Hattie Council Capers, daughter of the late Peter and Thomasena Council, departed her earthly life on Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at the home of her daughter in Salters, South Carolina.  Hattie, the second child of nine was born on January 31, 1932.

Hattie received her education in Williamsburg County. She was a former member of Central Missionary Baptist Church in Salters, SC. Upon her marriage to the late Henry Capers, Sr., she became a member of Bethel A.M.E. Church, where she served faithfully as a member of the Stewardess Board, Women's Missionary Society, Class Leader of Class No. 3 and the Prayer Band. She dedicated her life to serving the Lord and taking care of her family. As the matriarch, she instilled into her children to always band together and love one another. She was loved by all who met her. She was an honorary mother, auntie and grandmother to many. Mother Hattie never turned anyone away who was in need.

Hattie was married to the late Henry Capers, Sr. for 55 years. From this union, seven children were born, one of whom preceded her in death, the late Brenda Lee Capers.

Those left to cherish her memory are: four daughters, Mattie Wilson of Salters, SC, Doris (Retired 1st SGT Cedric) Barbee of Calera, AL, Johnnie Mae (Walter) Bartley of Moncks Corner, SC and Angela (Levi Jr.) Williams of Lane, SC; two sons, Henry, Jr. (Christine) Capers of Salters, SC and James Capers of Atlanta, GA; five grandchildren that she reared as her own, Anitra (Timothy) Gregg of Sumter, SC, Kimberly Morris of Salters, SC, Desmond T. Capers of North Charleston, SC, Coalya (LaPosha) Capers of Sumter, SC and Xavier (Kimberly) Capers of Summerville, SC; three sisters, Lucille Woodard of Kingstree, SC, Francena Dotts and Carrie (Samuel) Burgess both of Salters, SC; three sisters-in-law, Dorothy Council and Lorine Capers both of Salters, SC and Artis Council of Columbia, SC; seventeen grandchildren, Tekisha (Ernie), Colette (Rashad), Kalonda (Gregory), Carlton (Rae), Marcus, Danzel (Jasmika), Charles, Chitaqua, Tyler, Donaven, Fabian and Adam (Sylvia); thirty-two great grandchildren, Shy'Antra, Kametra, Timiya, Kiyla, Taviana, Ayden, La'Kayla, Kavaun, Ethan, Laiyah, Ismeal, Jaslynn, Asha, Asaad, Dallas, Dylan, Winter, Winston, Wesley, Taylar, Hailey, Haven, Tyrese, Charlie, Myles, AJ, Skyla, Aamere, Hannah, Greg III and Lylah; five great-great grandchildren, Rylee, Amira, Caide, Abdelqader and Jenin; along with a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

The family will start receiving friends and family at her late residence, 452 Council Road, Salters, SC.

All arrangements and professional services have been entrusted to Henryhand Funeral Home of Kingstree, SC. 843-354-2292.