Sister Doris Williamson was 77, and departed this life Wednesday August 18, 2021 in Marion County. She was the mother of Kelvin D. Williamson, Kendall Williamson and Tanga Williamson Murrell. You may visit the family at 2712 Penderboro Rd. Marion. At the request of the family visitation at the home will be between the hours of 4:00pm-7:00pm on the outside, mask is required.
Funeral services are scheduled to be held at the Henry L. Jackson Memorial Park, Monday August 23, 2021 at 11:00 am. She will be laid to rest at Devotion Gardens Cemetery, Mullins. Services will be live-streamed on the Jackson & McGill Facebook Page.
~ Obituary ~
Mother Doris Marie Wilson Williamson, 77 was born on April 8, 1944 to the late Colonel and Addie Moses Wilson. She was one of thirteen children born to this union. Doris entered into eternal rest from this earthly life on Wednesday, August 18, 2021 at home surrounded by her family.
Doris received her early education and graduated from Johnakin High School, Marion, South Carolina in the Class of 1962 and later attended Marion-Mullins Vocational Center and received her LPN License, and then she began working at Marion Memorial Hospital, Finger Clinic, English Park Nursing Center, and Marion County Medical Center. She later worked after retiring in Outpatient surgery, volunteered for seven years as Registration Clerk and as a Hospice Nurse. She was in this profession for thirty-five years which she thoroughly enjoyed.
Doris met and married Deacon Allen C. Williamson on March 9, 1968 and to this union three children were born. She joined Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church in the Penderboro Community in 1970. She was a faithful member that many loved and respected. Doris worked as a Deaconess, the Missionary Ministry, Nurses’ Ministry, Mass Choir, Singles Ministry, Little Pee Dee Women’s Association and was the Penderboro community nurse that everyone called on in the time of need. She loved God and was a praying woman. Doris loved baking and her specialities were her sour cream pound cake and her sweet potato pies.
Mother Doris was preceded in death along with her parents and twelve siblings; her husband: Allen C. Williamson.
Mother Doris leaves to cherish her legacy and love ~ three children: Kelvin D. Williamson, Kendall Williamson, and Tanga {Edward} Murrell all of Marion, SC; her grandchildren that she truly loved: Kendall II, Kerrey, Kierra, Kendrea, Ty’Dreck, Quimegia, Cariyana, Brandon and Quentin; five great grandchildren; one sister that she loved: Betty Williamson; her god-children; her special and devoted caregivers: Vickey George, Dara Brown, and Martha Banks and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and devoted friends.
The family of Sister Doris Williamson in consideration of the current health crisis facing our world, nation, state and local community, has decided to hold a private 50 people or less, family only, funeral service for their loved one with private interment immediately following. While the Williamson family would love to be surrounded by your presence, they acknowledge the health risks to family, church members, friends, and particularly to those who are most vulnerable to this disease, the elderly and those with chronic health conditions. What the family needs most at this time are your prayers and understanding. Thank you for your concern and cooperation.
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