Gertrude “Gertie” Powell Blake
Gertie was the second child born into the Powell household. She married Willie Blake, and early in their marriage they lived in Charleston, South Carolina.
Her StoryEducation & Caretaking
Gertie hosted her sisters Vermel and Emma, along with her niece Hermina, while they attended Burke High School.
Entrepreneurial Spirit
Gertie was a true entrepreneur. She owned a two-story building in McClellanville next to Bennie’s home on Society Road. The building housed:
A grocery and household goods store on the first floor
A restaurant by day and juke joint on weekends on the second floor
A sanctuary for traveling churches on Sunday mornings
She and Willie also owned rental cabins on Highway 17, a watermelon field, a traveling sales cart, and sponsored excursions to Savannah, GA, and Myrtle Beach, SC.
Legacy
Her goddaughter Dollie Powell Johnson remembered her as soft-spoken but firm in her opinions. Gertie’s only child passed away in infancy and is buried with Grandma Dollie and Aunt Vermel.
Meet the Team
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Monet Goode
FOUNDER
With a vision for building something meaningful, our founder brings a blend of big-picture thinking and hands-on experience.
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Emmett Marsh
SALES MANAGER
Focused, approachable, and driven by results, our sales manager is all about building strong relationships. They help connect people to the right solutions—with clarity and care. -
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Eleanor Parks
MARKETING DIRECTOR
Creative and strategic in equal measure, our marketing director brings fresh ideas to every campaign. They turn insights into action and help our message resonate with the right audience. -
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Karl Holland
CUSTOMER SERVICE MANAGER
Friendly, attentive, and always ready to help, our customer service manager ensures every interaction is a positive one. They keep communication clear, timely, and human.
