Doris Thornwell Witherspoon Obituary in Lancaster at McMULLEN FUNERAL HOME

Obituary For Doris Thornwell Witherspoon

Doris Thornwell Witherspoon, daughter of the late Dock Thornwell and Mary Massey Thornwell was born April 14, 1942, in Lancaster, SC. She went home to be with the Lord on July 15, 2024, at home surrounded by her family.

Doris received her education in the Lancaster County Schools. At an early age she committed her life to following Christ and became a member of David Stand AME Zion Church. She served faithfully as a Class Leader, Ministry of Kindness President, Choir Member, Kitchen Committee Staff and she taught at Church Summer School Camp.

She was married to Johnnie Ray Witherspoon for 60 years and to this union three children were born. She worked in the Lancaster County School District for 40 years as a paraprofessional for Special Education Children.

She was proceeded in death by three sisters, Miriam Crockett (George), Jessie M. Witherspoon (Clarence) both of Lancaster, SC and Josephine Singleton (Herbert) of Charlotte, NC; five brothers, John Moore Thornwell, James Henry Thornwell (Winstin), Sammie Lee Thornwell, Charlie Lee Thornwell all of Lancaster, SC and Abraham Thornwell of Buffalo, NY.

Those left to cherish her memories are her loving husband, Johnnie Ray Witherspoon; two daughters, Gwyndolyn Hudson (Norman) of Lancaster, SC, April Morrow (Darrell) of Rock Hill, SC and one son Willie Rayfield Witherspoon (Keachia) of Hampton, VA.; one sister Clara Jean Hayden of Lancaster, SC and one brother Tommy Lee Thornwell (Beverly) of Lancaster, SC and Charlotte, NC; three brothers-in law, Clarence Witherspoon of Lancaster, Melvin Witherspoon (Shirley) of Waxhaw, NC and Herbert Singleton of Charlotte, NC; three sisters-in-law, Shirley Royster of Atlanta Ga., Veronica Connor (Albert) of Winston Salem, NC and Sandra Wilkes of Winston Salem, NC: three grandchildren, William Isiah McAfee-Witherspoon of Columbus Ohio, Charisma Hudson of Detroit, MI. and Danielle Heckstall of Hampton, VA; two great grandchildren Jermaine Aldridge and Brayden Heckstall; one special child friend, Knowledge Stevenson ("KJ"); four special friends, Ruby Nell Davis, Odessa Funderburk, Sarah Norwood and Reverend Albert & Mrs. Mary Young all of Lancaster, SC along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and many, many friends.

Special thanks to Dr. Joseph Pierce III, M.D. of MUSC, Caregiver, Regina Tate, Golden Care Adult Daycare, Hospice of Lancaster, Dementia & Alzheimer Assocation and Musician, Antonio Massey.

Public viewing from 1-2, Funeral Services are 2 pm, Saturday, July 20, 2024 at David Stand AME Zion Church by Reverend Albert Young, officiating Reverend Albert Tucker with burial in Lancaster Memorial Park.

Viewing is 1-5pm Friday at McMullen Funeral Home.

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Tiffany Lee sent Ocean Devotion for Doris Thornwell Witherspoon - July 19, 2024

As you mourn, may the promises of God bring you hope. Your mother's legacy of faith will forever be a guiding light in your life.
Sincerely, Tiffany and Bryce Lee

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Kenneth Cunningham sent Red and White Handled Basket for Doris Thornwell Witherspoon - July 18, 2024

We celebrate the life of a good person and mourn her passing with you. We have so many wonderful memories of "Sister ". May God's blessings be with you. Marshall Horton and Kenneth G. Cunningham

You are in my thoughts and prayers.. Paul and Regina Hagwood

To the family keep sharing the good times you all spent together.We speak Peace and Love from Our Father in Heaven and on earth to you all now and always. Charles and Mary Springs .

I remember how jovial Dot was. Whenever we came down south, when we were kids and as adults, she was always so welcoming. I loved her smile, her personality, and we all know she was a great cook. She was beautiful inside and out. May your fond memories comfort you and keep you strong. God bless you. My heartfelt thoughts and prayers to the family. ❤️U Annie (your cousin in Philly)

Fear not, for I Am with You; be Not dismayed, for I Am Your God. I will Strengthen You, Yes will Help You, I will Uphold You with My Righteous Right Hand Isaiah 41:10 Father God PROMISES to be with You and get You through this time of Our Departed Beloved Doris, A Devoted Wife, Mother, Sister, Cousin and BELIVER of Christ Jesus. We're Holding You Cousin Ray and the Entire Family in Our FERVENT Prayers and Support, in Jesus Name, Amen
Love Cousins; Doris, Denise, Jillian, Chery and Sheila ( Monroe & Hearn Family) 😇

Fear not, for I Am with You; be Not dismayed, for I Am Your God. I will Strengthen You, Yes will Help You, I will Uphold You with My Righteous Right Hand Isaiah 41:10 Father God PROMISES to be with You and get You through this time of Our Departed Beloved Doris, A Devoted Wife, Mother, Sister, Cousin and BELIVER of Christ Jesus. We're Holding You Cousin Ray and the Entire Family in Our FERVENT Prayers and Support, in Jesus Name, Amen
Love Cousins; Doris, Denise, Jillian, Chery and Sheila ( Monroe & Hearn Family) 😇💜

With our deepest sympathy during this time. Jovan Thornwell-Morrow & Family

My deepest condolences to my Thornwell and Witherspoon family during this very difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

To our dear cousin and family, in the loss of your devoted wife and dedicated mother to the children, we know that the Good Lord's grace is sufficient. May that same grace bring you peace and comfort. May we all see her in the rapture. Odell & Wil

To Ray and the Witherspoon Family: We are sending our condolences to you. We pray that God will comfort,keep and give you peace during this difficult time. Remember earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal.
The Morrison Family of Steele Hill AME Zion Church

To Ray and the Witherspoon Family: Sending our condolences your way. We pray that God will comfort, keep and give you peace during this difficult time. Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal.

Sending my condolences to the family and prayers. She might be gone but her spirit lives on. May your heart be fill with sweet memories and fun times.

To the Family you have our thoughts and prayers. Mrs Dot will be grately missed. Remembering the times I would stop by to talk and just to check on her and Mr. Ray we would laugh and she would always say " Shelia I know you miss your dad and we do to "T" was my buddy. I will still be stopping by to check on Mr. Ray but Mrs. Dot will stay in my mind and spirit. I love you guys Shelia Perry

My deepest sympathy.Dot was a humble person.Will miss her beautiful smile. Paulette Crockett and Family

Sorry for your loss,you will be missed,but we will always love you and my late wife Carolyn were best of friends.Love you Mr.Chick

Mrs.Dorothy you will be missed dearly,love you. A beautiful person, excellent cook and dear friend to my parents (Chick and Carolyn)RIP ✝️❤️🙏

To The Witherspoon Family May God Be With You During Your Time of Sadness.Your Mother and my Mom were the best of friends like sister's.They talked on the phone everyday sometimes more than once.I will never forget the time when I stopped by and she was glad to see me she was showing me her dance moves. She was so happy and she said I think about your Mom all the time it makes me cry.I said I do to and miss her so much and she continue to dance. Much Love For The Family rest In Heaven Doris, Spoon.

May God continue to bless and keep you all.i thank God for her kindness to me when i pastored the steele hill church.she welcomed me into her home with love and appreciation.rest in oeace and rest from your labors bishop marion Ronald Wilson

Sorry for your loss

To The Witherspoon and Thornwell Families. You have our deepest Sympathy on the passing of your loved one. May you find comfort in knowing that you can take all your sorrows to Jesus,for he cares for you. Henderson and Ruthie Morrison

Our condolences to the family of Doris. She is part of my family and she will be greatly missed. I pray God continue to bless the family and heal broken hearts.