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Obituary For Ethel Littlejohn
Ethel Gaither Littlejohn peacefully passed away Friday, October 28, 2022 at Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System Hospice House at the age of 96. Born Ethel Lee Gaither on December 21, 1925, she was a native of Roanoke, VA. Mrs. Littlejohn was preceded in death by her husband, Horace C. Littlejohn, Sr.
She was a 1945 graduate of Lucy Addison High School.
Ethel was a member of First Worship Church of Spartanburg where she was a founding member and served a number of years as an Usher, member of the Trustee Board, Willing Workers, and most recently, mother of the church.
She retired from Raycord Shirt Factory after 20 years as a sewing machine operator.
She is survived by: her brother, Junius Gaither of Roanoke, VA; her children, Ethel G. Bonds (Frank) of Roanoke, VA, Horace C. Littlejohn, Jr., retired Lt.Col USAF (J. Ruth) of Spartanburg, SC, William H. Littlejohn, Sr., retired SMSGT USAF (Sara) of Newport News, VA, Jacquelyn D. Davis of Spartanburg, SC, Wallace O. Littlejohn, retired SMSGT USAF (DeBorah) of Yorktown, VA, and Valerie L. Giddings (Ronald) of Clemmons, NC; nine grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; and a host of other devoted relatives.
A Homegoing Ceremony will be held on Saturday, November 5, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. at First Worship Church, 504 N. Church St., Spartanburg, SC. Interment will follow at Lincoln Memorial Gardens, 2256 Cannons Campground Rd., Drayton, SC. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 12:00 p.m. – 12:45 p.m.
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Juanda Scott sent Sweet Tranquility Basket for Ethel Littlejohn - November 03, 2022
Know that you and the whole family are in my prayers and heart.
Juanda Davis Scott
Simply Elegant Spathiphyllum was sent for Ethel Littlejohn - November 02, 2022
Emerald Garden Basket was sent for Ethel Littlejohn - October 31, 2022
Horace and family my deepest condolences in the loss of your Mom. She will always be in your hearts with the memories you made. Keep them close. May God continue to comfort you. Jackie Astrop '73
My condolences and prayers are with the Littlejohn family. I am deeply sorry for the loss of your mother Mrs. Ethel Littlejohn. As we all grew up together I felt we were family. You had such a wonderful Mother and she will be missed. I am sorry I wasn't able to attend the service but U am justv finding out about your lost of your Mom. Tommie Nesbitt Watt
Val, My prayers and sympathy goes out to you and the Littlejohn Family. With deepest sympathy. Shiryl Moody
To my beloved childhood friends and neighbors (Gaynell, Horace, William, Jackie, Wallace, and Valarie) my sincere condolences and heartfelt sympathy to each of you. May joyful memories of your mother comfort you and give peace to your hearts now and in the days to come. ....Jacqueline Bobo, Beltsville, MD
Our prayers and sympathy are with the Littlejohn family during the lost of Ethel Littlejohn may God continue to strengthen each of you. Freddie and Angela Miller
Horace and Family, Please accept our heartfelt condolences on the passing of your beloved mother. We will continue to hold you in prayer that God provides you comfort during this time of bereavement. Larry Somerville '73
My condolence to the family
My prayers to the family of Mrs. Ethel. May you continue to have peace and strength during this time.
Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.
