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Minister Elaine Dingle Keitt

Passed 07/20/2021

Obituary For Minister Elaine Dingle Keitt

Funeral services for Minister Elaine Dingle Keitt, 63, of Orangeburg, SC, will be held 11:00am Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at New Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 1785 Amelia Street, Orangeburg, SC, with interment to follow in Belleville Memorial Gardens. Reverend Todd Brown is officiating.

Minister Keitt passed away Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at her residence.

Visitation will be held Monday, July 26, 2021 from 2:00pm-7:00pm, with a Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Omega ceremony beginning at 7:13pm.

Due to COVID-19, the family will not be receiving guests at the residence. Friends may call Simmons Funeral Home and Crematory of Orangeburg.

Please adhere to all COVID-19 precautions.

Online condolences may be sent to www.simmonsfuneralhome.com


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My heartfelt and sincere condolences to the family. Elaine will truly be missed. It has been a pleasure knowing and working with Elaine for 24 years. She has truly been a friend and a tremendous Blessing to both my family and I. For the sweet memories she and my family shared will always be treasured! Rest In Heavenly Peace, ElaineπŸ™πŸΎ Forever Love, Kenneth, Kathy & Kennae' Payne

My deepest condolences to the family!! May God's continual Blessing be upon you and strengthened you daily! Ojetta Robinson-O'Bryant

God has not forgotten. Ronald and I send our love and condolence to you and the family. Elaine will always be remembered in our hearts. Her beautiful smile, her quiet spirit and her gentle words will always resonate in our thoughts and memories. Jesus said that He will be with you always. Call Him and He will come. Our hearts are sadden. Ron and Gloria Kirkland

To the entire Keitt family. Our hearts are saddened with yours at the home going of Elaine Keitt. Minister Keitt was a beautiful woman of God and full of His Spirit. May God grant you comfort through His Comforter, through family and the love of friends. Our prayers are with you all during this difficult time. Derek and Cheryl Corry

To the entire Keitt family. Our hearts are saddened with yours. Minister Keitt was a beautiful woman of God and full of His Spirit. May God grant you comfort through His Comforter, through family and the love of friends. Our prayers are with you all during this difficult time.

Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning.(Psalm 30:5) I am sorry for the loss of our classmate Penny. My prayer is that you find strength in leaning and trusting on God's words. Randy & Gloria H. Casey (Class of 1975)

Sorry for your loss ur mom was sweet person praying for your family

To Shannon, LJ and Lavern Sr., thank you for sharing Elaine with me for the last 11 years. She was a great motivator to me when I started at DMH in 2010 and I will miss her. I will keep you all in my prayers. -Walter McLaurin Jr

Words do not express the sadness I feel. Witnessing Elaine transform from church member to teacher to minister was awesome. She was always growing, learning and going deeper into the Word of God, and He used her mightily. Her quiet, calm spirit touched many. A life well-lived--indeed. May God's immeasurable love and peace comfort you and give you peace. ~ Vivian Ross

Our deepest sympathy to the Dingle & Keitt family. Words fail to express our deep sorrow for your loss. Wishing you strength and comfort through this difficult time. Love always, Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Dingle

Praying for the Keitt Family. Sincere condolences as you mourn the loss of your wife and mother. May God strengthen your family in the days ahead and remember He will never leave you nor forsake you you. Elizabeth H Wilson

My deepest sympathy to the Dingle, Green, and Keitt family! I was struck by her passing. Though we had not talked since she left Mental Health I thought of her frequently. I missed her presence and her smile. Elaine was such a kind soul. She will be missed!

My prayers are with the family. Elaine and I was best friends in High School. I will forever love her. Dr. Juanita Gillard Murrell

My deepest sympathy to the family. We were in the class of 1975.

Elaine was a beautiful person , so sorry to hear of her passing. Belinda Davis Branch

Elaine was a beautiful person , so sorry to hear of her passing. Belinda Davis Branch

To the family of Minister Elaine, We thank God for the times we shared together. We are going to miss her so much, especially her beautiful smile. Love Natalie, Mary & Edward Moorer

I remember Elaine and I standing in the road watching our kids ride the go-cart up and down the street and hoping they would not run out into St.Matthews Road. I will always remember her laughter. Rest In Peach, My Former neighbor. John and Lee Williams.

My thoughts and prayers are with the family of Minister Elaine Keitt. Rita Teal

My condolences and prayers to the family. I was truly saddened on hearing of her passing. Minister Elaine will be truly miss.

To the family of minister[soror] Elaine Dingle keitt my deepest condolences Debra Frederick-Pelzer & Family

To the entire Keitt Family, my Prayers, Love and Thoughts are with you. Our Father will see you through this providing all your needs. Be comforted In His Strength, He does not make mistakes.

faith L glover

Minister Elaine will be missed greatly. She was always pleasant and showed kindness with that beautiful smile. Cherish the memories.

Sending my heartfelt condolences to the Keitt Family during this time. May our God continue to be with you, comfort you and lead your days ahead.

Wilton Rivers, Nashville, TN (former classmate to daughter, Shannon)

To Minister Lavern Keitt and the entire Keitt family, We are so sorry to hear about the passing of Minister Elaine Keitt. She was a very sweet woman with a beautiful spirit. May God, in His infinite wisdom and divine grace, comfort you and keep you in perfect peace during this difficult time. - Cornelius & Denise Jeffcoat

Penny was such a beautiful, sweet and encouraging Woman of God. Her smile literally brightened up any room she would enter. Praying for Lavern, Shannon and LJ's strength during this difficult time and for days to come. Love, Littura "Tiny" and Sean Smith

Forgot to sign post from Union Baptist church. Paula Ritchie

To our brother Donald Keitt from Union Baptist Church, and the entire Keith family. May God give you strength you can't understand, comfort that you can't explain, and faith to know that He is with you always

Words cannot express the hurt that is being felt right now. Our family has lost another strong link in the chain! "Penny" is greatly missed by us all. The Children of the Late John and Beatrice Dingle

To the Elaine Dingle Keith family: I'm so sorry to hear of Elaine's passing. My sincere and deepest condolences to her family. Please take comfort in knowing that God's master plan is perfect. Julius Lambright and family.

To the Keitt family, My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this very difficult time. Elaine and I worked together at OAMHC. She was such a kind and humble person. I am blessed having known her. Vandria Bennett and family

Forgot to sign previous post........Nancy & William Jacobs, Bamberg

To Elaine's Family - Hope you will find peace in knowing how much she loved you. I enjoyed the many years we worked together. Prayers for you.

To Minister Elaine Dingle Keitt Family,

Deepest condolences to Minister Lavern Keitt, and all family members. Our prayers are with you today and beyond. The Master will stand by you, and a brighter tomorrow with surely come, filled with hope and strength to move forward.

Rep. Dea. Joe Jefferson and Family

To the family of Minister Elaine Dingle Keitt

Deepest condolences to Minister Keitt, and all family members. Our prayers are with you today and beyond. The Master will stand by you, and a brighter tomorrow with surely come, filled with hope and strength to move forward.

Rep. Dea. Joe Jefferson and Family Pineville, South Carolina

Our hearts are heavy but God knows best. Elaine was a kind and gentle woman of God. Her presence will deeply be missed by all who know and love her. Praying for Lavern and family. Rev. Johnnie, Annette Wright and family.

So sorry to hear of Elaine's passing. We were friends and co-workers for many years. Condolences to Lavern, children and family

To family of Elaine Dingle Keitt: My deepest condolences to the family. Elaine and I worked together at OMH. She was my coworker and friend. We shared a lot of laughs together. I was blessed to know her.. May God continue to give you all strength during this difficult time. Rest on my friend πŸ•ŠπŸ•ŠπŸ•Š Cheryl Martin and family

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

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