Hattie Louise Mixson, 77, of Early Branch, SC, wife of Olin Mixson, passed away Saturday, Nov. 26, 2016, at her home.
Mrs. Mixson was born October 20, 1939, in Grays, SC to the late Preston Smith and Hattie Robinson Smith. She was a graduate of Grays High School and a member of the basketball team, winning the state championship in 1957. Mrs. Mixson was a homemaker and an active member of Pine Level Baptist Church, where she served as a custodian for 23 years. She also sang in the choir, participated in the Women’s Ministry, and was a member of the Ladies Adult Sunday School Class.
In addition to her husband, Mrs. Mixson is survived by her sons, Ronald Mixson and Anthony Mixson of Grays, SC; daughter, Sharon Moody of Grays, SC; brothers, Rufus Smith (Edna) of Hampton, SC, Gettis Smith (Virginia) of Grays, SC, and Tommy Smith of Grays, SC; sisters, Helen Crosby (Willie) of Brunson, SC and Bobbie Jean Kinard (Harry) of Grays, SC; grandchildren, Brian Mixson, Jennifer Mixson, Danielle Moody, Brandi Smiley (Trey), Tres Mixson, Madison Mixson, Landon Mixson, and Emily Whitkanack; and great grandchildren, Gage Smiley and Carter Smiley.
The funeral service was held 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2016, at Pine Level Baptist Church, 2009 Pine Level Church Rd, Early Branch, SC with burial following at Sand Hill Cemetery, Pocotaligo Road, Varnville, SC. The family received friends beginning at 12:00 noon until the hour of the service at the church. Sauls Funeral Home of Ridgeland is assisting the family with arrangements.
Arrangements By:
Sauls Funeral Home
310 West Adams Street
Ridgeland, South Carolina 29936
Ms. Denise Darlene Dopson, 53, of Islandton, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2016, at her residence.
A memorial service was held at 2 pm, Friday, Nov. 25, 2016, at The Brice W. Herndon and Sons Funeral Home, Varnville-Hampton Chapel.
Born Nov. 23, 1962, in Lajes, Azores, she was a daughter of Eddie Robert Dopson and Fredia Williams Dopson. She was a retired Administrative Clerk from Ridgeland Correctional Institute.
Surviving are: her parent of Islandton; son, Robert D. Dopson of Islandton; brother, Thimothy A. Dopson and his wife Samantha of Marble, North Carolina; and sister, Lora J. Dopson Moseley and her husband Brantley of Hampton.
Arrangements By:
The Brice W. Herndon and Sons Funeral Homes and Crematory
Varnville Chapel
1074 Yemassee Highway
Varnville, South Carolina 29944
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