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Sylvia Jean Dickey Whatley

Passed 10/16/2026

Obituary For Sylvia Jean Dickey Whatley

Sumter, SC

Sylvia Jean Dickey Whatley, 76, died Friday, October 16, 2026, at her residence. She was born June 19, 1950, in Turbeville, SC. A daughter of the late John Henry and Robertha Player Dickey, Sr.

The family is receiving friends at the home of Bernard McFadden, 1787 Old Manning Rd., Turbeville, SC.

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Services

Public Visitation

Oct
23
Samuels Funeral Home, LLC. | Manning, SC

114 N. Church St.
Manning, SC

2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Wake Services

Oct
23
Samuels Funeral Home, LLC. | Manning, SC

114 N. Church St.
Manning, SC

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Homegoing Celebration

Oct
24
Hickory Grove Baptist Church

1148 Old Manning Rd
Turbeville, SC

11:00 AM
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Interment

Oct
24
Churchyard Cemetery


Turbeville, SC

1:00 PM
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Condolences & Tributes

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Cousin Connie and Ted McFadden sent Serene Lily Basket for Sylvia Jean Dickey Whatley - October 21, 2026

Family, may God hold you close and grant you peace and strength during this difficult time. Remember, those we love don't go away, they walk beside us always and forever.

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Cousin Latefa and Theo Dawkins sent The Peace Lily for Sylvia Jean Dickey Whatley - October 21, 2026

Praying God surrounds your family with comfort, strength, and peace as you celebrate the beautiful life of your mom. May her love and precious memories live forever in your hearts.

Family, We loved our Aunt dearly and she will be truly missed. I will always remember her love, kindness and the way she loved family. I love the way she would visit all of her family members and the way she loved others. She also had a beautiful singing voice. Now she is with the Lord. And I know he will take good care of her. We love you Aunt Sylvia ❤️. Your niece Cynthia

Cynthia Morgan

You will be missed Cousin,singing on Sunday Mornings with the Praise Team you were a True Warrior... Rest On In The Bosom Of Jesus in the Land of Forever

Katrina Brayboy

May the God of all Comfort be with you today, tomorrow and the days ahead. ❤️

Priscilla Green

Family, I extend my sincere condolences. May you find comfort and peace in knowing that Sib labored in God's vineyard and heaven is her reward. I send blessings and love to all of you. She gave her best even when she was not at her best. She will be missed.

Dawn Harrison

Sending out prayers and our condolences to the Family. I had thr pleasure of meeting and working with Mrs.Sylvia during the play the Devil is on Trial!! We share a lot of good moments and laughter their. Sleep on sweet Angel, take your rest. We are deepest Sympathy...Shane, Patricia, Xavien and Armani McFadden

Shane McFadden

With my deepest sympathy to the family.

Ann Cooley

To the family of Sister Whatley, you have my deepest condolence she will truly be missed💔🙏🏿

Theresa Belton

To the family, I am sorry for your loss. You all have my prayers and heartfelt condolences.

Ted Benjamin

To the Smith, Dickey, and McFadden family,

May God hold you close and give you strength during this difficult time. When words are hard to find and your hearts feel heavy, may His presence bring comfort and His love carry you through each day.

"The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart." —Psalm 34:18

Jennifer B. White

Praying for your guys during this difficult time. God is able! May God strengthen you and keep you.

Pastor Marshall and Lady Alexis Ivey

Some people leave a love in your heart that stays with you forever, and she was one of those people for me. I'll always cherish the love, laughter, and memories we shared. I can still hear her calling me "Stay" or "Baby Girl," and those are the little things I'll miss so much. I'm so grateful that I got to love her and be loved by her. She will be missed more than words could ever express.

Stacy Ricketts

To the family, I am sorry for your loss. You all have my prayers and heartfelt condolences.

Evangelist Martha McCray

Prayers for, Fair Winds and Following Seas to all who mourn and celebrate the Going Home of another of God's Eagles, "But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. Isaiah 40:31

G. David Dunlap

G David Dunlap

It's with heavy heart hearing about passed of Mrs. Sylvia Gean. She was a wonderful and loving person with a kind heart of pure gold and always wear a beautiful smile whenever we see each other. We always talk and laughter but before we depart we always hug. She will truly be missed but never forgotten 💔

Laura Ann Evans-Locklear

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