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BORN

1937

DIED

2023

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1852 E. Montague Ave.

North Charleston, South Carolina

Dorothy Washington Obituary

Dorothy Washington N. CHARLESTON - Mrs. Dorothy Mae Washington of North Charleston, SC, entered into eternal on Wednesday, February 15, 2023. Mrs. Washington was the wife of the late Roland Washington; the mother of; Melvin Gadsden (Doris), Ada Washington - Moore (the late Donald), Elliott Washington, Sr. (Ruthie) and Sebrina Washington; the sister of Ruth Sumter, Raymond Gadsden (Clara), Linda Gass (Kenneth) and Ronald Gadsden; siblings that preceded her in death; Roy Gadsden, Marion Greer, Oritha Jones and Naomi Young. The Home Going Service will take place on Wednesday, February 22, 2023, 11:00 AM at Zion RMUE Church, 4607 Dorsey Avenue, N. Charleston, SC. She will be laid to rest in the church cemetery. The Wake Service will take place on Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at the church from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Memorial messages may be sent to the family at: www.lowcountrymortuary.com. Funeral arrangements announced by THE LOW COUNTRY MORTUARY, 1852 E. Montague Ave., N. Charleston, SC 29405: (843) 554-2117. Visit our guestbook at legacy.com/obituaries/charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Feb. 20 to Feb. 21, 2023.

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Antigone Mitchell

February 22, 2023

Family,
There is something about losing a mother that is permanent and inexpressible - a wound that will never quite heal. Our sincerest sympathies to you and your family. The angels rejoice at her homecoming. In your time of sorrow, we would like to extend our heartfelt condolences to you and your family. Our community has suffered a great loss with your mother“s death. She will never be forgotten by any of us who knew her. The angels will rejoice at her homecoming. We will miss your beautiful mother along with you.
Wishing you peace and comfort during this difficult time. ~ Antigone (Tiggy) Mitchell and Family

Jack & Barbara

February 20, 2023

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Gail Pinder

February 20, 2023

Beautiful women ..may she rest in peace..sending my condolences too the family

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Feb

21

Wake

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Zion RMUE Church

4607 Dorsey Avenue, N. Charleston, SC

Feb

22

Service

11:00 a.m.

Zion RMUE Church

4607 Dorsey Avenue, N. Charleston, SC

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1852 E. Montague Ave., North Charleston, SC 29405

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