Dorothy Mae Blackwell Rose Obituary in Manning at Samuels Funeral Home, LLC.

Obituary For Dorothy Mae Blackwell Rose

Kingstree, SC

Dorothy Mae Blackwell Rose, daughter of the late Jimmy Blackwell and Ella Harrison Blackwell Duffin, was born April 17, 1934 in Alcolu, South Carolina. She was preceded in death by four sisters, Elouise Moses, Oneita McFadden, Jannie White and Eunice Witherspoon.

She attended school in Alcolu, South Carolina and later attended Adult Education where she received her high school diploma.

In her youth, she attended Harmony Presbyterian Church USA and later joined Oak Grove African Methodist Episcopal Church in Lake City, South Carolina where she sang on the Gospel Choir. She loved singing with her sisters, “The Blackwell Sisters”

She was employed at Avon Dale in Olanta, South Carolina and Kingstree Retreat Plantation.

She was one that loved doing her gardening and canning.

She was joined in holy matrimony to the late Clyde Dell Rose. Three children, Clyde Rose, Jr., Dorothy Rose and infant John Henry Rose preceded her in death.

On Friday, June 11, 2021, Dorothy Mae Blackwell Rose answered her call at MUSC Health, Florence Medical Center, Florence, South Carolina.

She leaves to cherish her memory eight children: James (Reverend Mary) Rose, Russell (Linda) Rose, Shirley (Daryl) Rogers, Minister Willie Rose, Linda (Ike) Cooper, Jerome (Ann) McFadden, Kathy (Antonio) Hammond and Bessie Washington; daughter-in-law, Mattie Rose; special granddaughter reared in the home, Adrielle Cooper; one brother, Emmanuel Blackwell; two sisters, Shirley Evans and Celestine Myers; a sister-in-law, Odessa Rose; a brother-in-law, Heyward Moses; special niece, Keya (William) Clevland; seventeen additional grandchildren; thirty-six great grandchildren; three great, great grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Mrs. Rose were held 11:00 AM Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at Oak Grove AME Church, Lake City, SC, Rev. Oliver Davis, Pastor officiated, Rev. Shernard Barnes presided, Rev. Harry Brown assisted. Burial followed in Old McFadden Cemetery, Lake City, SC.

The family is received friends from 3:00PM til 7:00PM daily at the home of her son and daughter-in-law, James and Rev. Mary Rose, 72 Topaz Ave., Kingstree, SC.

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rest in peace cousin Dorothy rose

To Russell and his family,
Please know that we are here for you during your time of bereavement. We are praying for you, and we know that God will see you all through this difficult time.

My condolences to the family, I have fond memories of Aunt Dorothy, may each of you find comfort in God's Grace and Mercy

To the family i will always remember Dorothy We share many services singing the Gospel Shearing the good news through singing she was one of the Blackwell singer and i was manager of the Golden lite singers She will be miss

MS DOROTHY WAS ONE OF THE SWEETEST LADIES I HAVE EVER KNOWN GOD BLESS HER SWEET SOUL MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL CLYDE CAULDER

To the Rose Family, May knowing that your loving mother, Dorothy Mae Blackwell Rose, is resting in the arms of God comfort you. Love and Blessings, Star

Sorry for the loss of your mom God will take care of your family Gladys Laurie and family.

To The Dorothy Rose Family. With deepest sympathy. From Debbie McElveen/Rubyleen Harrison Family Turbeville/Oak Grove AME Church.

To my dearest grandmother, with a heavy heart I wish I could talk with you again on our weekly phone calls. Even though you are not here in body,but truly in spirit. I take your words of wisdom we shared through out my life and treasure them. You have touched my heart and soul through your words for me to redefine my future. I love you Grandma... You are my Pretty Girl always! Love Vonica

So sorry for the loss of Dorothy Mae Rose. As a child growing up on a farm in Barrineau, she and her family worked on the farm. I remember her fondly and will always remember her and her family as part of my family. Prayers for the family. Dinah Barrineau

It's with heavy heart to hear of the passing of Mrs. Dorothy. She was precious soul that will truly be missed we will always love her. # SIP Mrs. Dorothy Mae Blackwell Rose

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