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Obituary For Dorothy Mae Randolph Toney

Sumter, SC

Dorothy Randolph Toney, 86, died November 16, 2021, at Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital in Sumter, SC.

Ms. Toney was the eighth of twelve children of Willie and Bessie Fogle Randolph. She grew up in the west side of Sumter and was a member of Trinity Missionary Baptist Church. She graduated from Lincoln High School in 1953, graduated from Columbia Hospital School of Nursing and did post graduate studies at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami, Florida. She was the first Black head nurse at Tuomey Regional Medical Center and served as an instructor of nursing assistants. She retired after 40 years of service.

Ms. Toney was a passionate advocate for the numerous boards and commissions she served. She was very proud of her community, the city of Sumter, and she wanted the best for everyone. Her personal aim was to leave everything better than how she found it. This value was noted in many honors and awards for her dedicated service. She was Sumter Nurse of the Year, Sumter County Woman of the Year for Outstanding Service to the Community, a YWCA TWIN Nominee (1981), and was commended for her work on the Sumter-Columbia Empowerment Zone, 1999-2009. Ms. Toney was also inducted into the Lincoln High School Preservation Alumni Association’s Hall of Fame and was recognized as one of 120 “Women of the Honor” in Sumter County, 1993-2019.

Ms. Toney was an active member of the Lincoln High School Preservation Alumni Association and served on its Board of Directors as Second Vice President and was chairman of the membership committee. She was a former president of the Northside Community Association. She was an active member of Goodwill Presbyterian Church (USA), where she was an elder, a former Sunday school teacher, and a member of the Presbyterian Women of New Harmony.

Ms. Toney was the widow of Luke Toney II. They had three children, two preceded her in death, Luke Toney III and Tamala Toney. She is survived by a daughter Dorolita “Dorrie” Toney, god daughter Tia (Fred) Lawson, many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews.

The family will receive friends for a public viewing at Samuels Funeral Home in Manning, S.C., Monday, November 22, 2021 from 3 to 6 p.m. A graveside service will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, November 23, 2021, at Hillside Memorial Park, 2561 Cains Mill Road, Sumter S.C. 29154.

In lieu of flowers, please send memorial gifts to the Lincoln High School Operational Fund online at LincolnSumter.org or by mail at PO Box 1150, Sumter, S.C. 29151.

Guest Book

Dorrie you have my deepest sympathy Mrs. Toney was a wonderful woman inside and out. She will truly be missed. May the good Lord keep on giving you peace and comfort.

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To Dorrie and Family: We the Cooke Family of Sumter send to you our love and deepest sympathy during the loss of Mrs. Toney. She made such a powerful impact upon this community as well as our families. We were connected in a special way through Ella and Heyward. She was always supportive in celebrations be it weddings, births, family reunions and death. She was always present in our lives. We are grateful for the memories we created, the most memorable was the bus trip to Detroit. She will always be remembered as a pioneer in the community. May the grace of God provide you comfort and reassurance of the life everlasting where we shall meet again. A memorial will be sent in her memory as requested.

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Ms. Toney was a beautiful woman, inside and out. I had the privilege of working with her at Tuomey and she was may nurse when my first child was born. She was a person who preached Christ daily without speaking a single word. Her actions spoke for her. I have thought of her often over the last 50 years and I know she will be missed.

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With deepest sympathy to the family!!

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Dorrie,I'm very sorry for the loss of your sweet Mother whom I call Mama Toney.She will forever be missed.She took me in as one of her daughters back in 2003.She was my prayer partner that would call me at work every morning at the North HOPE Center.Mama Toney I love ypu and will forever keep you very close to my heart.Qe will.meet again on the other side.

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Unto Him that is able to keep us from falling and to present us faultless before His presences of glory with exceeding joy The only wise God our Savior, be glory and majesty,dominion and power, both now and thought out etermite The Highland Avenue Community Association Randolph and Loretta May the Peace of God Bless and Keep You

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A phenomenal woman, mother, aunt, and friend ... remember me showing you how to work your iPhone and the conversations we would have ... God called one of his favorite angels home to be with him ... Love and Miss you Auntie - Your Nephew, Denzel Marquisk Colclough

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LooK to Him that is able to keep us all from falling, and to present us faultless before his presences of His Glory with exceeding joy To the only wise God our our Savior,be glory and majesty,dominion and power, both now and throughout eternity.We pray God will grant family and friends his peace Randolph & Loretta Black along with the Highland Avenue Community Association God Bless

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To the Toney family, my condolences to you . Know that death is not the end, but a transition. As Christians, Christ conquered death for all of us. We grieve, yet through Christ we know our grief will turn to joy. And in the midst of our grief, we can join Job in saying, "I know that my Redeemer lives." (Job 19:25 NIV) As you walk through this valley, find comfort in the memories of your Mother and know that you are continually in our thoughts and prayers. God's faithfulness! Emma C. Brown, Thomasina C. Tyler, Lottie Cooper & Linda Cooper

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Praying for the Toney family as you go through this time of separation from your loved one. Mrs. Toney was a beautiful person. GOD is our Comforter and Strength in times like these. 1 Thess. 4:13-18. Judy L. Simon

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Praying for the Toney family. Mrs. Toney was a beautiful person. May the GOD of all Comfort be with each one of you during this time. 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18. Judy L. Simon

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Aunt Dot We love ❤️ and miss you! You have earned your heavenly wings and are now watching over us! May God give your daughter peace and comfort at this difficult time. Always with love

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Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you John 14:27. Praying that you'll be surrounded by His comforting love and filled with peace that only He can give. I will miss speaking with Mrs. Toney and hearing stories of her illustrious career, to include personal anecdotes of her life that always made me laugh. She was feisty, but kind and a fighter for many in her community and beyond. Noteworthy is the South Hope Center and preserving Lincoln High in Sumter, where she chaired the membership committee and I enjoyed dealing envelopes with her. Let's not forget that she was the first Black Headnurse at Prisma Hospital Sumter, aka Tuomey. She slipped away, but is always a memory away in my mind and has an endearing spot in my heart.

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To my cousin Dorey losing a parent is a unimaginable pain, but as time goes on the scar shall heal. Aunt Dot live a fulfilling life and left us with so many treasures from her treasure chest to remember her by. She has no more suffering and now rejoices within the gates of glory. She will be dearly missed. Rest In Peace 💜

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Dorrie I am so very sorry for the loss of your mother. I will keep you and your family in my prayers for comfort and strength. Love ya my friend, Vanessa "V"

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Words cannot express our sadness. May there be comfort in knowing that someone so special will never be forgotten. May the comfort of God rest upon your family through this difficult time. Maurice & Melissa Weeks-Richardson

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Sorry For Your Lost!

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