Mrs. Dorothy Mae “Penny” Nettles

With heartfelt sympathy, Mitchell-Josey Funeral Home and members of the Nettles family announce the passing of Mrs. Dorothy Mae “Penny” Nettles of Darlington, SC. Mrs. Nettles transitioned at McLeod Hospice House in Florence, SC.

The family will be receiving friends daily from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the home of her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. Eddie Lee and Mrs. Vickie Williamson, 715 Lighthouse Rd, Darlington, SC. 

Public viewing will be held 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm, Thursday, February 12, 2025, at Mitchell-Josey Funeral Home, 612 S. Main St., Darlington, SC.

Funeral services will be held 1:00 PM, Friday, February 13, 2025, at Flat Creek Baptist Church, 1369 Society Hill Rd., Darlington, SC. Interment will follow at Round O Baptist Church Cemetery, Mont Clare Rd., Darlington, SC. 
 

Obituary

    “Peace, I leave with you, my peace I give unto you, not as the world giveth, give I unto you.  Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.”   John 14:27

    Mrs. Dorothy “Penny” Mae Williamson-Nettles was born in Darlington, South Carolina on March 9, 1950, a daughter of the late Sam Williamson, Sr., and Dorothy “Lula” Moses Williamson. Dorothy passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, February 7, 2026 at McLeod Hospice House, Florence, SC.

   On May 31, 1983, Dorothy was united in holy matrimony to James F. Nettles for 42 years.

   She received her formal education in Darlington County Public Schools where she attended Mayo High School. She was employed in the hospitality industry for over 30 plus years before retiring in 2010. Dorothy loved her family and most importantly, all her children equally. She loved thrifting (yard sale) on Saturdays with her daughter Carolyn and friends. She spoke her mind whether you like it or not with the biggest heart always.

    Those left to cherish her memories are: her loving husband/Caretaker of 42 years, James F. Nettles; her children, Calvin Williamson, Eddie Lee (Vickie) Williamson, Carolyn (Ronald, Sr.) Alford and Frankie Williamson.

    Her siblings: Mattie Depugh, Sam (Lottie) Williamson, Levern Williamson, and Louise Williamson Garland; her grandchildren: Ahmad Rashawn Williamson, Edwin Williamson, Ronald Alford, Jr., Julie Ann Williamson, and Shymon Brockington; 11 great grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other close relatives and friends whom she loved dearly; her sister-in-law, Marilyn Nettles; special friends, Latosha Douglas and Yvonne Williams.

  “Penny” was preceded in death by: her Parents, Sam and Dorothy Williamson; her siblings: Mary Lee Hickman, Carrie Hickman, Gloria Jean Jones, Roberta McKay, and Jessie M. Williamson; and her grandson, Keyance Devon “Von” Williamson.

Please keep the family and friends of Mrs. Dorothy Mae Nettles in your thoughts and prayers. 

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