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Harriett " Ding " Salley Kizer EDISTO ISLAND - It is with great sadness that we announce Harriett "Ding" Salley Kizer, 69, has entered into eternal life to be with her Lord and Savior on March 28, 2023 after a courageous and uncomplaining battle with ovarian cancer. Ding was born in Orangeburg, South Carolina on December 12, 1953, daughter of the late D.D. Salley, III and Harriett Boone Salley. She grew up in Orangeburg and graduated from Orangeburg-Wilkinson High School, where she was, without a doubt, the most popular and beloved student. Following high school, Ding attended Clemson University for two years and graduated from The College of Charleston. She taught school for over 30 years and her love and devotion for reading has left a legacy of lifetime learners. She was involved in many community activities and was the first Lady Lion in the Lions Club on Edisto Beach. She was very involved with St. Frederick & St. Stephen's Women's Guild, and was a devoted lector, and religious instructor for the children. Ding had an effervescent personality, a contagious sense of humor and loved life. She never met a stranger and never failed to make all feel welcome and worthy. She was known to reach out to those who were less fortunate or disabled, to spend time with them and make them her lifelong friends. Ding's unabating faith in the Lord gave her the strength to face adversity with grace, particularly in her final illness. In 2008, she married Matthew Kizer, her best friend and her rock. She moved to her beloved Edisto Beach, where her family had a home during the entirety of her life. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her two children whom she adored, Harriett Ashley Judy (Tripp) of Summerville and William Decatur Sonenberg of Charleston, her precious grandchildren, Harriett Grace Judy, William Boone Judy and Henry Angus Judy IV. Also surviving are her sister, Walton Salley of Edisto Beach, three special nieces, Salley Nash, Harvin Nash and Anna Nash, Her beloved Mother and Father-in-law, Wilbur & Florence Kizer. She was preceded in death by her sister, Cynthia S. Nash. Her Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on April 15 ,2023, 11:30, at St. Frederick & St. Stephen Catholic Church of Edisto Island, 544 Hwy 174 Edisto Island, SC 29438. The family will receive friends afterwards at Church Hall. Memorials may be made in Ding's memory to the Columbarium Fund, St. Frederick & St Stephen, 544 Hwy 174, Edisto Island, SC 29438. Arrangements are under the direction of James A. Dyal Funeral Home, Inc., 303 South Main Street, Summerville, SC 29483 (843)873-4040. Visit our guestbook at legacy.com/obituaries/charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Apr. 9 to Apr. 10, 2023.

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weesie fickling

April 5, 2025

SO, I JUST LOVE THIS PICTURE OF DING. THIS IS HOW I REMEMBER HER.
YET, MOST OF ALL, I RECALL HER KINDNESS AND CONSIDERATION OF OTHERS. AT EDISTO'S ANNUAL SHAG FEST, DING WOULD BRING HER GRANDCHILDREN, PARK THEM AT ONE END OF THE DANCE FLOOR MAKING CERTAIN THEY DID NOT DISTURB SHAGGERS OR CAUSE ANYONE TO FALL. HER GRANDS WERE QUIET, POLITE AND RESPECTFUL OF OTHERS. DING SET SUCH A WONDERFUL EXAMPLE FOR ALL OF US TO FOLLOW THROUGHOUT LIFE. TODAY, DING IS PAINFREE, HAPPY AND WHERE WE ALL PRAY TO BE ONE DAY. OUR FRIEND JUST LEFT WAY TOO SOON. MUCH LOVE TO HER FAMILY..weesie fickling

Susan Shecut Curran

April 4, 2025

I was one of the blessed to have known 'Ding" and her entire loving and giving Family. She was on earth as she is now an Angel. And Walton, you were such a caring Sister. When I visited your home ,I was always in awe of your relationships. Everyone loved Harriett Ann!

Walton Salley

March 26, 2025

Sister Ding went to be with her Heavenly Father 2 years ago March 28,2023. She was welcomed with open arms by Dad,Mom,Sister Sam and Decatur and heaven has gained a true angel. I miss her more than life itself but know she is at peace,healthy and in no pain. She was loved by so many for her relationship with God,family members and friends. Godspeed little sister ......heaven has gained a true heavenly being. Much love...your big Sister Walton

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Susan and Larry

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Margaret Dunning-Stokes

April 13, 2023

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April 13, 2023

Margaret Dunning-Stokes

April 13, 2023

To: Ding´s Husband, Children and Family, With the new integrated schools in Orangeburg, in our last year of graduation in 1972 from O-W, `Ding´ stood out! She was popular and most everybody knew her. She was one of our superlative senior. I´ve always remembered her bright eyes. May God comfort you all during these days of grief. Margaret Dunning-Stokes, Covington, GA

Deanna Steedley Stinnett

April 13, 2023

So sorry for y´all´s loss. Ding was an amazing lady who always made everyone feel loved. She was so welcoming and genuinely kind. Ding was big part of my life for many years growing up on Edisto. She will be greatly missed.

Much love ,
Deanna Steedley Stinnett

weesie fickling

April 13, 2023

VE A GOOD TIME, YET SHE WOULD "HERD" HER YOUNG FOLKS TO THE CORNER OF THE DANCE FLOOR WHILE SHOWING TOTAL RESPECT TO THE SERIOUS SHAGGERS. DING LED BY ACTS OF HUMAN KINDNESS AND RESPECT FOR OTHERS. HER SUNSHINE WILL LIVE ON AS LONG AS MEMORIES ENDURE. MATTHEW AND WALTON, IN THE "KINDEST" OF WAYS I AM "HAPPY" FOR DING. SHE IS EXACTLY WHERE WE PRAY TO JOIN HER SOME DAY. PRAYERS FOR ALL WITH MY LOVE....weesie fickling

Paula Sanders Borgstedt

April 12, 2023

Ding was very special! She will be missed and remembered fondly. Thoughts and Prayers to her family and friends.

Idalyn Spradling

April 11, 2023

I am so very sorry for your loss. She was so sweet.

Randall, Angie and Thomas Judy

April 11, 2023

Ashley, Tripp, Grace, William and Henry, we are keeping you close to our hearts and in our prayers. So sorry for your loss!!

Jim Rowell

April 10, 2023

Prayers ascending, Matthew, for you and yours to have strength and courage at this time.
Jim Rowell

Savannah A Zimmerman

April 10, 2023

So sorry for your loss. Sending you love and light to guide you through this sad time. You are in our prayers.

Walter Jenkins

April 10, 2023

So sorry to hear of Ding´s passing.
Walter Jenkins

Anneil Price Gillentine

April 10, 2023

Ding & I were first graders together in Mrs. Peach´s class at Sheridan School in Orangeburg.

Kay Bethea

April 10, 2023

I have such Fond memories of your Beloved Ding! We were good buddies in High School. May your beautiful Memories of Ding always shine in your Hearts With warm regards, I remain....Kay Hubbard Bethea

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Susan Curran

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Susan Shecut Curran

April 10, 2023

" Ding" ..... What a sweet person, everyone loved Ding. Walton was a wonderful sister ,as Ding was to her and 'Sam". She was an Angel on earth and now a Guardian Angel to many. Feel her mental Nature for comfort. Such good memories of her and her entire family growing up in Orangeburg and times at Edisto. She made you smile.

Jeanette Chapman

April 10, 2023

So sorry to hear this, Matthew. Thinking of you and your family. Jeanette Chapman (Sea of Peace)

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