Florence Douglas Obituary

DOUGLAS, Florence WINNSBORO, SC Florence Scott Douglas, beloved widow of James Edgar Douglas III, died Tuesday April 1, 2008 at Palmetto Health Richland Hospital. Born in Ridgeway, South Carolina on December 10, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Prioleau Richards Scott and the late Marguerite Ruff Scott. Surviving are her three daughters: Marguerite Douglas Clarkson and her husband, Francis Ancrum Clarkson, Sr., of Chapin, South Carolina; Florence Ruff Douglas of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina; Jane Douglas McMaster and her husband, James Fleming McMaster, III, of Barnwell, South Carolina. Mrs. Douglas is also survived by the joys of her life , her six grandchildren: Christopher Scott Flanders and his wife Megan Street Flanders of Awendaw, South Carolina; Doctor Francis Ancrum Clarkson, Jr., and his wife Doctor Mi Jeong Yoo Clarkson of Silver Spring, Maryland; Jason Randolph Flanders and his wife Christen Hammes Flanders of Fort Mill, South Carolina; James Douglas Clarkson and his wife Kimberly Amber Clarkson of Irmo, South Carolina; Amanda Rembert McMaster and Ashley Sloan McMaster of Barnwell, South Carolina. Her great grandchildren include Austin Ridge Flanders, Morgan Scott Flanders, Madison Grace Flanders, Emily Garden Clarkson, and Francis Ancrum Clarkson, III. A graduate of Ridgeway High School, she attended Queens College in Charlotte, North Carolina. Mrs. Douglas was employed for many years by the late Doctor Charles O. Williams in his Winnsboro office. As an active member of Saint John's Episcopal Church, she faithfully served on the Altar Guild and was a member of the church choir. She was a member of the Anemone Garden Club, and she served as a Girl Scout leader. Funeral services will be conducted by the Reverend Preston B. Huntley on Sunday, April 6, 2008, at 3:00 pm, at Saint John's Episcopal Church in Winnsboro. Burial will follow in the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church cemetery. The family will receive family and friends in the Parish Hall of Saint John's Church immediately following the burial. Pope Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Saint John's Episcopal Church; 301 West Liberty Street; Winnsboro, South Carolina 29180. Florence Scott Douglas was a dedicated Christian, a devoted wife, and a beloved mother and grandmother. She will be deeply missed by all who had the honor of knowing and loving her. POPE FUNERAL HOME, 803-635-2411, is in charge of arrangements. Visit our guestbook at www.charleston.net/deaths.