A beautiful life of love and care came to a close on Sunday afternoon, June 29, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. at the Spartanburg Hospice Home. God called Magdalene Littlejohn, 99, home to a land that is free from sickness, sorrow, and pain. She was born on May 23, 1926 in Spartanburg County to the late Nathan S. Kelly and Mamie Mitchell Kelly. Mrs. Littlejohn was joined in Holy Matrimony to Robert Morris Littlejohn who passed October of 1972.
She accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age and joined New Salem Zion Baptist Church.
Magdalene graduated from Granard High School in Gaffney, SC.
Mrs. Littlejohn was a longtime employee of Custom Cleaners in Spartanburg, SC.
She enjoyed spending her leisure time traveling and was a frequent cruiser with Carnival Cruise Lines. Mrs. Littlejohn was a sweet and caring person.
Left to cherish fond and loving memories are: her daughter, Helen Miller of Greenville, SC; one granddaughter, Roslyn R. Young; two grandsons, Johnathan E. Miller and Travis A. Miller; great-grandchildren, Eliceya Thomas, Samaria Young, Keshia Wilkins; and a host of nieces and nieces.
She was preceded in death by: her siblings, Helen B. Black of Cleveland, OH, McKinly Kelly of Columbia, SC, Lynell Byrd of Pacolet Mills, SC and Houston Kelly of Spartanburg, SC; stepsister, Frances Brown of Pacolet Mills, SC; and three grandchildren, Anthony T. Young, Raphael T. Young and Tyana A. Young.
Funeral Services will be held on Sunday, July 6, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. at New Salem Zion Baptist Church, Pacolet, SC. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held thirty miniutes prior to the service.
sorry for your loss i know you both loved her helen and your daughter i will be in your prayers
My condolences with the family
My condolences to the family. It was an honor to have met her and many of our seasoned members in Maxwell Height Sympathy club. I pray God comfort you'll as He is our comforter!
Ms Mag "Carnival Cruise Girl", we will miss your smile. Loads of good times and memories shared. Peace and comfort to your family🫶🏽🙏🏾. Robinson Cruise Planners Family 🛳️
I love you I'm going to miss you it was my favorite girl love you Mommy
Sorry for your loss. I will miss her
🕯️R.I.P., 🙏🏾God bless! 🕊️
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