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Mary “Mae” McDowell Wheeler

Passed 06/02/2025

Obituary For Mary “Mae” McDowell Wheeler

Olanta, SC

Mary “Mae” McDowell Wheeler, 91, widower of George Wheeler died Monday, June 2, 2025, at MUSC Health Florence, SC. She was born January 2, 1934, in Sumter, SC. A daughter of the late Ceaser and Lorena McKnight McDowell.

Public viewing will be held 2:00 PM til 6:00 PM Friday, June 6, 2025, at Hayes F. Samuels Sr. Memorial Chapel, 114 N. Church St., Manning, SC.

Celebratory services will be held 2:00 PM Saturday, June 7, 2025, at Asbury UMC, Lynchburg, SC. Burial will follow in Goodman Cemetery, Lynchburg, SC. Ms. Wheeler will lie in state one hour prior to the time of service.

beginning Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at her residence, 927 ½ Park Ave, Olanta, SC.


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Ma Mary you will always have a place in my heart. You were Sassy but Sweet and always showed me so much love. Get your rest Ma Mary until we meet again. Always your girl Jackie McKenzie. I can see you smiling right now!! Love you❤️❤️❤️

Jacqueline McKenzie

EeeewwwwwwwWe Mrs Mary You will be missed a lot...to Gloria, Peaches, Elaine, and the Family, I know it's a void, keep holding on to GODS hands and HE will keep you🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

Alice Smalls

My girl moma Mary lord u hurt my soul with this one our morning chats when I called the house..Fly high my lady enjoy heaven bc I know my moma greeted u at the gates 💕💕💕

Vernessa Goodman

I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. Wishing you peace during this difficult time. May our Lord and Savior cover you with His peace and comfort.

Sophia Borrero

Elaine, my family and I send our deepest condolences to you and your family. We love you and we are here for you!!

Love, Jessica, Zy'Mirah and Zachariah

Jessica Wilson

Gregory and Melissa Wheeler sending our deepest condolences to the family 🙏 🙏

Melissa Wheeler

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

Samuels Funeral Home, LLC. | Manning, SC

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