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Elizabeth Colleton Obituary

Elizabeth Colleton McClellanville, SC - The family of Mrs. Elizabeth S. Colleton announces her passing on Sunday, May 24, 2020. Mrs. Colleton was preceded in death by her husband, Mr. Thomas L. Colleton, Sr.; her son, Mr. Joseph E. "Buckshot" Colleton; and her parents, Mr. Joseph E. Simmons and Mrs. Dolly Harrell-Simmons. She is survived by her children, Mrs. Gloria C. Simmons (Melvin), Mr. Thomas L. Colleton, Jr. (Elaine), The Honorable Mayor Miriam C. Green (Robert), Mr. Gregory B. Colleton (Julia), Mr. Curtis A. Colleton (Valencia), Ms. Ardell L. Powell, Mr. Kevin L. Colleton (Erica) and Ms. Lou Thelma Manigult; 25 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces and nephews. Mrs. Colleton was 95 years old. Viewing for Mrs. Colleton will be on Wednesday, May 27, 2020 from 4:00-7:00PM at Awendaw Senior Citizen's Center Chapel 6655 Hwy 17 N. Awendaw, SC. A private service will be held for the family. The celebration of life services for Mrs. Colleton will be available via livestreaming on Thursday, May 28, 2020 at 1:30PM. at www.dickersonmortuary.net. Select the Facebook icon at the top of the page. Elizabeth is resting in the care and comfort of Dickerson Mortuary, LLC "Where Service Is The Key" 4700 Rivers Ave. N. Charleston, SC 29405. Phone (843)718-0144. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from May 26 to May 27, 2020.

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May 29, 2020

Dear Collenton Family,
Continue trusting in the Lord. Remember the many lessons Mom taught.
With sympathy,
Rev. & Mrs. Elijah H. Smalls & Family
Mt. Pleasant, SC

Jennie & Isaiah Ward, Sr. & Family

May 28, 2020

May the comfort of our Lord and Savior Jesus the Christ be with you all during this time and always. Please accept our deepest condolences. Praying for you all!

James O'Neal Simmons

May 28, 2020

I want to express my deepest condolences to the Colleton Family. Mrs. Colleton was a true pillar of the community. May GOD cover you in comfort during this difficult time.

Reather R= Brown

May 27, 2020

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

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Elaine Brown & Family

May 27, 2020

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

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27

Viewing

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Awendaw Senior Citizen's Center Chapel

6655 Hwy 17 N., Awendaw, SC

May

28

Celebration of Life

1:30 p.m.

available via livestreaming at www.dickersonmortuary.net .

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