Joy filled the air and smileslit the faces of John and Lucy Ferguson on August 5th 1938 in the picturesquesettlement of Snug Corner, Acklins. They named her Enid Marina. She receivedher formative education at Snug Corner Acklins All Aged School.
At the age of 19yrs old, Enidleft home and moved to The city (Nassau). During this time is where she beganworking as a custodian and also side jobs as a maid to not only make a livingbut to help take care of those that were most dear to her.
After some few years of working,she made a decision to become her own boss and became self-employed. It was noteasy, many days she toiled and she reaped but the business that started withone cooler with a few beverages turned into a Profitable Hot Dog stand. Throughthis humble beginning is where she fostered relationships with persons from allwalks of life. She was able to help each one of her children (Wesley Ferguson,Huel Ferguson, David Lopez-Carey and Renay Ferguson) become established intheir own career paths. Enid is no stranger to hard work. Over the years ofhard work, her consistent track record proceeds her.
Enid was a tough cookie with amarshmallow heart. She wanted to see everyone succeed and excel in life. Manytimes, her place of business became a place of counsel and therapy for many!You would oftentimes drive pass her stall to see both men and women standing orsitting around that silver stand, eating, talking and laughing. She knew ofgood hospitality and offered it in her own special way. She was a special gemnot to ever be played with. She was affectionately known as “Ms. Shirley orFergie”
She lived a full life with notone regret. She travelled. Celebrated. Loved and planted many seeds over thecourse of years.
On the beautiful morning ofThursday June 23, Enid transitioned from earth to glory in the arms of love ather residence in Pinewood Gardens.
Left to cherish her memories areher children: Renay Ferguson, WesleyFerguson, Huel Ferguson (deceased), David Carey; Brother: Mr. Eleazer Ferguson; Daughters-in-law:Janet Ferguson and Donell Carey; GrandChildren: Huliyah Stuart, Tikoiya Thompson, Sean Melbourne Jr., HuelFerguson Jr., Benjamin Ferguson and Ajani Carey; Great-grandchildren: Hu’mani and Hu’mari Ferguson; Grandson-in-law: Dianza Thompson andJavan Stuart; Nieces: Sylvia Miller,Diane Lambert (deceased), Carolyn Lewis; Nephews:Samuel Collie, Anthony Ferguson, Dexter Miller; Grandnieces and Grandnephews: Dexter Miller Jr., Mychael Miller,Christian Miller, Deandre Miller, Lakeria Lewis, Shandera Lewis, Theron Lewis,William Lewis, Samantha Collie, Anthoneisha Ferguson; Cousins: Anne Ferguson, Grethren Ferguson, Mark Ferguson, HensleyFerguson and Family, Rashard and Kyle Dean; Other relatives and friends: Dorcus Williams, Orie Hanna, WendyRolle, Gloria Adderley, Gretchen Sweeting, Sean Melbourne Sr. and Family,Suzanne Porter and Family, Eleanor and Dennis Poitier and Family, ZelmaSaunders and Family, Beverly and Daniel Beneby and family, Maisel Bose, DorrisBridgewater and family, Albertha Ferguson and family, Bruce and Fann Bowe andfamily, Ida Farmington and family, Godfrey Adderley and family, The CashFamily, Anoush James and family, Patrice Ferguson and family, Nell and SidneySmith and family, Wesley and Tanya Clarke.
