Obituary For Mrs. Annie Ruth Colvin

Mother Annie Ruth Colvin was born on November 14, 1935 to the late Leroy and Ruth Johnson in Dillon County, South Carolina. She departed her earthly life on Wednesday, December 30, 2020.

Annie Ruth was educated in the Dillon County Public Schools. She met and married who she called her “true love” Ellison Colvin Jr, they married on May 6, 1958 and remained loyal to each other until he departed his earthly life on January 13, 2003 and to this union, they shared ten children.

Annie Ruth received Christ at an early age being raised and reared by her parents who attended Hazel Grove Baptist Church and Rose Hill Missionary Baptist Church. She and husband, Ellison attended Spring Hills AME and St. Stephens United Methodist Church until she made St. Stephens her permanent Church more than sixty years ago.

She worked at “Rownds and Son Basket Factory” for over twenty-five years and later “Mohawk Carpet” for more than ten years, she was a member then Worldly Matron of Genesis #102 Eastern Star and March of Dimes to collect money for their organization.

Annie Ruth was preceded in death by her parents; five siblings: Mary Rose, Nolie Johnson, Aaron Johnson, Norene Smiling, Vickie Johnson; one son, Mark Christopher Colvin and one son-n-law: Curtis D. Sellers.

Mother Annie Ruth leaves to cherish her legacy and memories ~ her children: Joseph A. Colvin, TelAviv, Israel, Shirley C. Sellers, William K. Johnson and Donna L. Colvin all of Dillon, SC, Roderick Colvin of Greensboro, NC, Stephanie C. (Phillip) Blue of Lake City, SC, Phillip Colvin of Darlington, SC, Ellis {Cynthia} Colvin of Bethesda, MD, Larry Johnson of Florence, SC; siblings: Gracie {Eddie} Hightower of Jacksonville, FL, Ralph {Renee} Johnson of Darlington, SC; sister-n-law: Beaulah Mae Manning; two women who she called her daughters: Betty Whitfield Colvin (mother of Phillip Jr. and Jasmune) and Lisa {Andrew} Thomas (mother of Mark Christopher Jr. and Andrea); one special cousin: Ella Bethea; twenty grandchildren, thirty-one great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren, one great great great grandchild and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

Guest Book

I miss you so much grandma, I wish I had just a little bit more time with you. Until we meet again, love you forever & more 🖤

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I miss you so much grandma, I wish I had just a little bit more time with you. Until we meet again, love you forever & more 🖤

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I miss you so much grandma, I wish I had just a little bit more time with you. Until we meet again, love you forever & more 🖤

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My deepest sympathies to the Colvin family during this difficult time. - Jodie Marzett

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May the Lord bless you and keep you in this time of sorrow, reminding you of treasured memories, and the gift of shared love. May he inspire you with the reflection of heaven in earth, from the seeds and flowers, to the mountains and springs. And may you feel the Lord with you, walking besides you in the loneliness, taking your hand in the hardest times and carrying you through the waters of grief. May you be safe and treasured in his hand. Arrico, Gary and Alice Kinney and family.

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Our sincere condolences to this family. Continue to lean on Jesus! Jason and Betty Gunter

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My Deepest Condolences, Love And Praying For The Families Continually.Pastor Larry G. Farmer

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May the peace of God be with the Colvin family.

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We love you auntie and will miss you very much. Gregory and Wanda Smiling.

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Praying for Healing and Comfort for the Family Annie Pittman-Smith and Family

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Praying for Healing, Strength and Comfort for the Family

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Grandma, You and I were like Thelma and Louise; my partner, and my friend. I never thought I would have to be this strong, but but by bit you prepared me. I miss you and I love you! I can only pray that I give Nia the same gifts of love, strength, resilience, and immovable faith that you instilled in all of us. I will forever cherish everything single memory we shared with nothing less than love. Suffer no more my love, and take your rest; we loved you with every fiber of our being, but God loved you best!

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Momma, I am going to miss you so very much. You was our Queen our first lady. Asbenst with the body present with the Lord. God wipe your tears and your pain away. Love you Mom.

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I am sorry to hear of the death of your loved one. Remember earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal. Magnolia T. Williams

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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