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Dobbie Williams

Passed 12/04/2025

Obituary For Dobbie Williams

Celebrating the Life of Dobbie Hunter Williams born July 3, 1947 in Spartanburg, South Carolina to the late Jack Hunter and Mattie Perry Hunter.


Dobbie was baptized at the age of six at Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, under the leadership of the late Dr. W. L. Wilson where she remained a member throughout her life until her passing on December 4, 2025.

She attended Highland Elementary School. Dobbie graduated from Carver High School, Class of 1965. She continued her education at Benedict College in Columbia, South Carolina and Spartanburg Methodist College in Spartanburg, South Carolina.


Her career began at Benjamin E. Mays High School in Pacolet, South Carolina as a School Administrative Assistant. She continued at Carver High School, and then at Spartanburg High School until her retirement in 2009.

Throughout Dobbie's life she was actively and consistently engaged in the life of the church.
She was a Sunday School teacher, as well as a teacher with the Ambassadors for Christ on Wednesday evenings, and the Summer Camp program.


Dobbie was a member of various ministries including the Autumn Age, Culinary, Mountain Movers, Prayer, YWA, and the Senior Missionary. She was also a member of the Adult Choir. Along with being in the many ministries she volunteered with the Celebrate Recovery Ministry and Childrens Church. Mrs. Williams' church activities were not just limited to Macedonia, she was also the Secretary for the Spartanburg County Baptist Association. She also attended Bible Study Fellowship (BSF) at Bethel United Methodist Church and First Baptist of Spartanburg for many years.


Her Community/ Civic Organizations not only included her church involvement but also Help for Our Elderly, Inc. Non Profit organization, Clerk tor Voter registration precinct for many,many years until her illness, and a Charter Member of Xi Sigma Philos, an affiliate of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. where she held many positions as a Secretary, Vice President and lastly President in 2024.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Williams was predeceased by: two brothers, William and Allen Hunter; her husband, Curtis Williams; her granddaughter, Charlisa Johnson; Her niece, Ebony Hunter; and a great-great-niece, Dekeria Scott.

Left to cherish fond and loving memories are: her daughter, Bridgette McDowell; grandchildren, Chris Snoddy (Nori), DJ McDowell (Alexis), Cody McDowell (Samone), Christine McDowell; twelve great-grandchildren, her sister, Gloria Hunter (Leon); her niece, Jaimie Hunter; great-nieces, Jamia and Tariah hunter; four sister-in-laws; and a host of cousins, other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be held on Sunday, December 14, 2025 at 3:00 pm at Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the Heritage Memorial Gardens.

Philos Rites will be held on Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 4:00 pm at the chapel.

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I worked with Dobbie at Spartanburg High School. She was a true friend. She always thought of others first. When I learned she was in the hospital I called her. As soon as she answered the phone her first words were , Hey Judy, hows your family. She sent me the sweetest note when my husband passed away. She loved the Lord and she was a faithful servant for Him and her church. I have several Christian devotional books she gave me. We exchanged Christmas gifts. And in these books she always wrote the sweetest note. I will miss our phone conversations, texts, and cards. My condolences to her family. She truly loved you. She's no longer suffering. I know i will see her again. Rest in peace my dear friend.

Judyburnett

We love you sister in law. You were one of a kind. I will miss our texting and phone calls, and all the family events. Take your rest, I pray we meet again in eternity. Much love to youπŸ™πŸ½

Angela Williams Okwuazi

Rest in peace,my special friend Dobbie. I shall remember your outpouring of love and kind deeds to those you encountered along your journey. You were that shining light for so many of the students that you and I were entrusted to guide through the grade level experience when I began my career at SHS in 1981. You were among the best and I shall miss you. TO BE ABSENT FROM THE BODY IS TO BE PRESENT WITH THE LORD.

Margaret Sarratt

Margaret Hunter Sarratt

Condolences to the family from the Carver High School class of 1965! Rest in Peace my dear friend and classmate!

Douglas Jones

Condolences to the Williams and Hunter family. Dobbie was a sweet and kind lady. She will truly be missed by her family and friends. Dobbie Williams take your rest. The Woodruff, Vernon and Austin family

Trudy Woodruff

To the family of Dobbie Hunter Williams, we are so sad to hear the home going of our classmate. Dobbie was a sweet wonderful and caring friend. Never a harsh word. Soft spoken with a heart of gold. God has received his precious jewel with warm words "Well Done My Good and Faith Servant". We extend our deepest condolences to the Hunter and Williams Family. Peace and Blessings, Doris Knuckles Sears, Angela Murphy Jones and the Carver High School, Class of 1965

Doris Knuckles Sears

It has been about 45 years or more when we first met. You always called me "Ms. Ann". Your smile was contagious and you didn't allow issues to clog your heart nor your mind. What a beautiful example of a Christian woman. We rode together to the congress sessions and shared with each other. I am going to miss that and especially your loving kindness and your generous ways. Thank you for sharing with me. You were a gift that God gave to me because He knew that I needed you in my life.

Ann Sims-Patton

Heaven has gained the sweetest angel. While we celebrate her glorious entry into the presence of God, we grieve with those left to cherish her memory. Working alongside of Dobbie for almost thirty years, I observed and experienced her kindness of spirit. She was the first person to greet the visitors to Spartanburg High School. She was unflappable in her ability to welcome the public with poise and patience. I was blessed to call her my colleague and friend. Grace and peace to her family, Larry Moore

Larry Moore

"Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning". To Gloria and family: This is so very hard. Didn't expect to say " see you later " to my lifelong friend so soon, but I know that God is in control and His will must be done. Dobbie and I enjoyed so so many activities and shared so many memories. We have been best friends forever and I thank God for our friendship. Continue to trust God because He will strengthen and sustain you through the difficult days ahead. Always know that I love you and will be here for you.

Saundra Giles Gaffney

Sending our condolences to the family,love you, HELP FOR OUR ELDERLY!β€οΈπŸ™

ROSALYN Rice

Dobbie and I were colleagues at Spartanburg High School. She was so pleasant and friendly to all. My sincere condolences to her family.

Joe Clarke

Sending my Prayers and Condolences for the family of Mrs.Dobbie, I remember her at Spartanburg High School She was such a wonderful Sweet Woman I had seen her and her husband at Kenny's Restaurant we just laugh and talk She was the Sweetest Lady i ever meet She was always so good to us when were kids she treated everyone so kind and treated us like her own kids we just love her she will be miss ,but I will never forget her, RIP Queen love Tig Lyles,Palmer

Tig Lyles, Palmer

Condolences to the family. Dobbie was a very special spiritual lady. She beared good fruit. I think of Dobbie in the words of the song and scripture "Order My Steps". Dobbie was loving and loved. Crowned in Grace. You will be missed, Rest In Peace.

Barbara Duncan

My heartfelt condolences and prayers for peace that surpasses all understanding. RIP Mrs. Dobbie.

Vanessa Thompson

My deepest condolences and sympathy to Gloria and the family have known ms Robbie since high school when she worked at Sptbg high school my prayers are with youπŸ’•

Karen Styles

Our Prayer's Are With You And Your Family In The Lost OF Your Love One May GOD Comfort Each One OF You Minister Bill And Sandra Jones πŸ™ 🌹

Sandra Jones im

Amazingly how I became to know Ms. Dobbie, her husband [Curt] did little odds and ends at the hair shop [ Ms. linda] we started chatting one day. We continued to talk, he a sister [Jean] in Japan, well I a had brother [ Willie] there. Ok we're family. Ms. Dobbie was a very loving, caring sweet lady. The personality to suite any queen always had a beautiful smile. Ms. Dobbie showed her love to everyone. To the family you all have our support, love and service. Pastor JW and Odessa Hernderson.πŸ™πŸΎ

Odessa Sloan Henderson

Deepest Heartfelt Sympathy to the family Ms Dobbie Rest n HAVENLY PEACE

Lynn Dawkins

'Ms. Dobbie', Mrs. Ethel Littlejohn, and Dr. Ellen C. Watson, were the 'go-to' persons for students at Spartanburg High School when it was located on Dupre Drive. 'Ms. Dobbie' was one of those who gave, to those of us who pass thru those halls during her tenure there, love and 'mothering' that corrected us when we were wrong and encouraged us to aim higher in life. Those of us who were blessed to come in contact with her will always give thanks to our Heavenly Father for allowing us to share time and space with such a beautiful person. As we celebrate her life, I am reminded of the hymn; "If I can help somebody as I pass along, If I can cheer somebody with a word or song, If I can tell somebody, that they're traveling wrong, then my living will not be in vain." Well done 'Ms. Dobbie' well done.

Rev. Michael D. Buckson

My condolences to the Hunter and Williams family. We were from the same old neighborhood. Allen, William, Gloria and I were friends. When I got to Carver Senior High in 1968 Mrs. Dobbie was one of the secretaries. She was always nice and soft spoken. Rest in piece Mrs. Dobbie..

Douglas Martin

From the first time I saw Miss Dobbie, we became friends. I met her at my Uncle Bills house so there we had something in common. She was such a sweet and caring soul. Always smiling. I will surely miss her. Rest on queen. You deserve it.

Donna Cross-Weaver

Please forgive my Typos. I meant that Dobbie was like a big sister to me. ❀️

Jacqueline Howard Etheredge

Dear Gloria. I'm so sorry to learn of Dovbies passing. Weall grew up to get her in Spartanburg and spent practically everyday together. My sister Mary and Donnie were closer in age. We lived on Highland Avenue.Bith if our families knew each other well. If I could, I would hug you tightly and send some of my strength into your spirit. Dion ie was tiny, but mighty! She was so kind, thoughtful and sweet! She was like a bug sister to me. If you ever need me contact me through my email. Please let them know that you have my permission. God bless all of you!Love you! Jacqueline "Jackie" Howard

Jacqueline Howard Etheredge

My heartfelt condolences and prayers go out to the Williams family. I met Dobbie years back when she became one of the founders of the Philos of the Xi Sigma Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho International Sorority, Inc. She was very conscientious, dedicated, caring, and lady-like at all times. She was very committed and true to her word with a smile. She will be sorely missed. May GOD provide you with the necessary strength to manuever you through this time of grieving. GOD bless you. πŸ™πŸΎπŸ™πŸΎπŸ™πŸΎβ€οΈβ€οΈβ€οΈ

Dr Lula C Thompson Goodwine

My thoughts and prayers to Dobbie's family, including her sister Gloria. Dobbie was a lovely, sweet lady, and I enjoyed knowing her at Spartanburg High School. Benita Stavely

benitadstavely@gmail.com

Dobbie was the same wherever she went. We worked together at Spartanburg High School and we worshipped together at Macedonia. That same sweet spirit followed her both places. The students and faculty loved her and the members of the church loved her just as much. We will all miss Dobbie. May God put his arms of love and comfort around the family. It is well with her soul.

Chris White

Dobbie was one of the sweetest, friendlest, people I have known and I had the pleasure of calling her my (sister) in law, married to my brother (Curtis aka cool Curt) . She was small in stature but big on family love and devotion. She also was very active in her church functions.She will be definitely be missed on this side but there will be Glory after this. We love you sis, go take your rest πŸ’“ πŸ’•

Barry and Virginia Blassingame

Take Your BOW QUEENπŸ‘ΈπŸΏ

Peggy Jarmon

Family, I'm sure you are aware of this already. She was a true example of a servant's heart. Dobbie will be greatly missed. I had the pleasure of working alongside her for a short time in the Celebrate Recovery ministry. I learned a lot from her in that short period. Family, may you find comfort in the memories of her.

Theresa

Ed and Theresa Fernanders

My sincerest condolences to Ms. Dobbie's family. We worshiped together at Macedonia for 13 years! She was such a sweet lady and her smile lit up any room she entered. To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord!! I'm lifting prayers of comfort and strength to the Lord on behalf of the family!

Elder Theressa Washington

Praying for your family and sending my condolences .You were in my spirit a couple of days ago and I knew something was wrong. I will miss talking with you and sending you my morning prayers πŸ™. Sleep on my friend 🧑 in God's loving arms.

Renee Byrd

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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