Inscription
Underneath this stone lie the mortal remains of Mary Esther Marion relict of General Francis Marion who died on the 26th July 1815 aged 75 years amongst the many virtues of this amiable lady were those of piety charity affection benevolence and humantiy particularyly to her domestics she died lamented as she lived esteemed by all who know her this monument sacred to the memory of the deceased is erected by desire of the late Keating Lewis Simons (as directed in his will in testimony of his gratitude, friendship, and affection for her)