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**Obituary of Mildred Lucas Bryant**

Mrs. Mildred Lucas Bryant was born on June 30, 1937 in Darlington County, South Carolina to the late Mr. Olden Lucas, Sr. and Mrs. Rebecca Williams Lucas. After a brief illness, Mildred was called home with the Lord on Thursday, April 29, 2021.

Mildred was a Florence native, graduating from Wilson High School Class of 1956. In 1957, she moved to New York City and for several years was employed by “Play Tape” as a Receptionist. Upon moving back home Mildred was gainfully employed with Florence School District 4 as a Teacher’s Assistant. She retired in 2000, after 15 years of dedicated service.

At an early age, Mildred accepted “Jesus Christ” as her Savior and was baptized at Trinity Baptist Church in Florence, South Carolina, where she attended Sunday School and Baptist Training Union. Mildred was a faithful and dedicated member of Savannah Grove Baptist Church in Effingham, South Carolina, under the leadership of Reverend Dr. Ralph W. Canty, Sr. She worked with the Church School Department, founded the Cradle Roll and served as Overseer for a number of years. For several years, she volunteered in the Church Office assisting the Church Administer with a variety of duties. She also operated the Church Book Store and attended the Wednesday Noon Bible Study Group.

In November 1956, she married Adam Bryant Jr. They were married for over 50 years and from that union there were two children: Tyrone (who died at birth) & Adam, III who was the apple of her eye and a blessing from God.

Mildred was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Adam, Jr., her brother, Otis Lucas and her son, Tyrone Bryant.

Mildred leaves to cherish her memories: a son, Adam, III of Thomson, Georgia; two grandchildren; Adam, IV, and Olivia; three bonus children, Anthony (Tanya) Bryant of New Brunswick, New Jersey, Belinda Bryant Mills of Atlanta, Georgia, and Allen (Lisa) Bryant of Plainfield, New Jersey; four bonus grandchildren, Tiara Bryant, Kira Mills, Kyla Mills, and Allen Bryant, Jr,; two sisters, Mary Williams and Ida M. Roberts both of North Chesterfield, Virginia; one brother, Olden Lucas, Jr. of Florence, South Carolina, two sisters-in-law, Debra Lucas Starks of Florence, South Carolina and Dorothy Lucas Cooper of Charlotte, North Carolina; and a host of cousins, other relatives, extended church family, and friends.

**Obituary of Carol LaShawn McCoy Woodbury**

Carol LaShawn McCoy Woodbury was born in Florence County on July 29, 1972, a daughter of Deacon Buford & the late Mrs. Margaret Waters. She transitioned to her new life on April 17, 2021 at McLeod Hospice House.

“Shawn,” as she was affectionately called, was educated in the public schools of Florence South Carolina, and was a 1991 graduate of Wilson High School. She completed Cosmetology School at Chris Logan Beauty College and enjoyed sharing her gift as a stylist. She was owner and operator of “Shawn’s Babies,” where she served as “a village” caring for children in Florence and surrounding areas. In addition, she was an independent sales person for Paparazzi’s Jewelry. She was previously employed with Williams Daycare, Sears, and McLeod Regional Medical Center.

“Shawn” accepted Jesus Christ as her personal Lord and Savior at a young age. She joined Southern Calvary Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor John McKenney and was baptized. In her youth, she served on the Sunbeam Choir, Junior Choir, Junior Usher Board, and Young Adult Choir. As she matured in her faith, she took on leadership roles and served as Director of the Mixed Choir, Youth Director, and Summer Camp Director. In addition, she volunteered with the church’s Food Bank and in any other capacity she was needed.

“Shawn” was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, family member and friend. She was lovable, kind-hearted, and faithful, while at the same time honest and straight-forward and Shawn knew how to give tough love. Shawn was an optimist and she never gave up. Shawn was always the jokester, the life of the party. When you might otherwise be crying, Shawn knew how to make you laugh. She had an unwavering faith in God and the joy of the Lord was her strength. She never complained and she never lost her praise. Shawn lived out her faith. Her presence will be missed by all who knew her—family, friends, and Facebook live.

In addition to her mother, Shawn was preceded in death by two sisters, Kimberly D. Waters and Tonya A. Williams; maternal and paternal grandparents; and mother-in-law, Deaconess Christiana J. Woodbury.

Those left to cherish her memories in addition to her father are: her husband, Sammie Lee Woodbury, Jr.; six children, Nathaniel Deshawn McCoy, Shontre L. McCoy, Donte J. McCoy, Alaishia D. McCoy, Channz M. Woodbury, and Mesha Raven Mason; four siblings, Norris Lee Harley, Harriet Jean Waters, Melvin (Kedra) Waters, Terri (Jerry) Addison; her father-in-law, Sammie Lee Woodbury Sr.; four grandchildren, Ayden, Jayden, Malia and Zahari; her godmother, Deacon Myrt Frost; eight aunts, Mary Lee Harley, Martha Ann Harley, Nancy Harley, Georgia Mae “Jack” Kelly, Norecer Harley, Emma James, Dorothy Hennix, and Barbara Hennix; five uncles, Moffitt Waters, Jr., Ivory Joe (Diane) Hennix, Eddie Hennix, Ricky (Sheila) Hennix, and Major Hennix; a special niece, Bridgette Waters and her children, Elder Brandon Timmons and Bryson McBride; two very special cousins, Itesa H. Williams and Misty McKay; five sisters and brothers-in-law, Angela Woodbury, Victor T, (Wanda) Woodbury, Joey G. Woodbury, Larima C. Geter and James L. Woodbury; seven friends for life, Sharon Davis, Rhonda Covington, Mary Scott, Tracy Lawrence, Sarah Williams, Hope Davis and Johniford “Deek” Swinton; and a host of nephews, other nieces, other relatives, extended church family, and friends.