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*Obituary For Mrs. Ollie Scott Lucas*

Mrs. Ollie Scott Lucas, affectionately called “Boo,” departed this world on March 18, 2021 after a brief illness. She was the youngest of three children born to the late Frank and Eliza Scott, Sr. Ollie graduated from Wilson High School class of 1958. She later attended the Apex Beauty and Barber College in Baltimore, MD where she became a licensed cosmetologist in 1960.

Boo had a real passion for life and lived it to its fullest. Ollie’s love for her family surpasses anything else. In her leisure time, Ollie enjoyed watching karate movies and gossiping on the phone with friends. She loved to eat shrimp fried rice chicken wings and chocolate. Ollie had a great appreciation for music. She would often be seen clapping her hands and patting her feet to her favorite songs. Ollie had a big heart and compassion for others. She had the most precious smile and laughter often kept afloat. Ollie didn’t get out much in her older years but was fortunate enough to witness both her children marry their forever loves. Ollie was always a supportive mother from day one of their lives. She taught them and molded them into great humans who didn’t leave her bedside as she transitioned to be with the Lord.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two nephews; Frankie Scott and Robert Means.

Those left to cherish Ollie’s precious memories are two children; Kevin D. (Tina) Wilson of Lexington, SC and Kathy R. (Lakesha) Wilson of the home, grandchildren; Kevin D. Wilson, Jr., LaToya (Will) Simmons, Kayla D. Wilson, Justin D. Wilson. Christian M. Williams, Camryn M. Williams. Kevin M. Flannery, Ashley Flannery, and Aidan Flannery, great-grandchildren; Destiny Jones, Joshua Simmons, Casey Mouzon, Mackenzie Mouzon, and Noah Simmons, sister; Janie (Enoch) Williams of Florida, one brother; Frank Scott, Jr. of Florence, SC, two nieces; Cynthia (George) Thomas of Baltimore, MD and Renee Martin of Columbia, SC, and host of other relatives and friends.

Arrangements are entrusted to Ideal Funeral Parlor, Inc. Memorials and Condolences may be mailed to Ideal Funeral Parlor, 106 E. Darlington Street, Florence, SC 29506 or you may visit www.idealfuneral.com to leave a message for the family.

*Obituary Mrs. Drucilla Kennedy*

James entered into eternal rest on Saturday, March 13, 2021, in North Charleston, SC. She was born on July 14, 1924, to the late Clyde Kennedy, Sr., and Bessie Williams Kennedy.

Drucilla was educated in the public schools of Florence County.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband; Leroy James, one daughter, Bessie Mae White and one son, Leroy James, Jr., sister; Elizabeth Jones, three brothers; Clyde Kennedy, Jr., Williams Kennedy, and Claude Kennedy.

Left to cherish her precious memories include her daughters; Margret Jennings of Charleston, SC. Glenzalene Clark of Flushing, NY and Brenda James of Florence, SC, two sons; Bernie (Eleah) James of Florence, SC and Robert James of Columbia, SC, 15 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, one sister; Lula Mae Kennedy of Manhattan, NY and a host of other relatives and friends.

Arrangements are entrusted to Ideal Funeral Parlor, Inc. Memorials and Condolences may be mailed to Ideal Funeral Parlor, 106 E. Darlington Street, Florence, SC 29506 or you may visit www.idealfuneral.com to leave a message for the family.

*Obituary For Kenya Shauntae Garris*

Kenya Shauntae Garris was born September 15, 1979, in Wadesboro, NC Bruce Eric Stanback, and Sylvia Garris Cassidy. She departed her earthly life on Thursday, March 11, 2021, in McLeod Hospice House.

Kenya attended Anson County Public Schools and Chesterfield County School where she graduated from Cheraw High School class of 1997. She furthered her education at Francis Marion University.

Kenya was employed with the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice and Walmart.

Left to cherish her precious memories include her mother, Sylvia Garris Cassidy of Darlington, father; Bruce Eric Stanback of Wadesboro, NC, father by marriage; James Ellison Cassidy of Laurinburg, NC, brother; Jamiel Tyron Cassidy of Darlington, SC, sister; Jaleesa Whitney Cassidy of Florence, SC, niece; Jiana McRae, nephews; Jeremiah Bryant of Florence, SC and Brayden Cassidy of Darlington, SC, special friend; James Tallmage Wilson of Columbia, SC, godson; Ke’Ante Duncan of Cheraw, SC, a host of aunts, uncles and other relatives and friends.

Arrangements are entrusted to Ideal Funeral Parlor, Inc. Memorials and Condolences may be mailed to Ideal Funeral Parlor, 106 E. Darlington Street, Florence, SC 29506 or you may visit www.idealfuneral.com to leave a message for the family.

*Obituary For Mr. Albert Williamson*

It is with profound sorrow the management and staff of Mitchell-Josey Funeral Home, Inc. announces the passing of Mr. Albert Williamson of Darlington. Mr. Williamson expired on Saturday, March 13, 2021 at his residence following an illness.

Funeral service was held 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 20, 2021 at Flat Creek Baptist Church. Interment followed. Please adhere to social distancing and mask wearing.

Mr. Williamson was born in Darlington County, South Carolina on May 24, 1937 a son of the late Albertus “Pat” Williamson and Maggie McKay Williamson.

Mr. Williamson received his formal education in the Darlington County Public Schools.

At a young age, Mr. Williamson attended Round-O Baptist Church and Flat Creek Baptist Church.

Mr. Williamson was employed by Chesterfield Lumber Company for several years. He was joined in holy matrimony to the love of his life, the late Mary Lee Johnson Williamson, in 1962. To this union, they were blessed with eight children.

Mr. Williamson was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. To know him was to love him.

Those left to cherish his loving legacy are his eight children: Leroy (Vanessa) Johnson of Florence, SC, Willie (Virginia) Johnson of Lamar, SC, Albert (Clarissa) Williamson Jr. of Long Island, NY, Leo Williamson, Terri (Monroe) King, Mary Louise Williamson, Damon Williamson, Sr. all of Darlington, SC and David (Brenda) Williamson of Charlotte, NC; two brothers: Albertus Williamson of Asheville, NC and Charles Williamson of Society Hill, SC; one sister, Mattie Bussey of Philadelphia, PA; fourteen grandchildren; twenty-one great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; 10 sisters-in-law: Mamie E. Williamson of Darlington, SC; Arlena Simons, Hazel Simons, Gail Johnson, Joanna Johnson, Brenda Johnson, Loretta Johnson; all of NY, Clarissa Gilchrist, Ernestine McCoy, and Geraldine McDiall all of Dunn, NC; four brothers-in-law: Tony Johnson of NY, Curt Jones of Dunn, NC and Ceaser Johnson of Philadelphia, PA. and Clarence McCoy of Darlington, SC; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers - Walter Williamson, Lott Williamson, Leo Williamson and Edward Williamson, four sisters - Almetta Lovett, Hattie McNeil, Clara Edwards and Elnora Holsey.

Visitation for relatives and friends will be held at the residence located at 121 Kennedy Street in Darlington.

Please keep the Williamson Family in your thoughts and prayers.