With deepest sorrow we at Henryhand Funeral Home regret to announce the passing of Azlee McCrea Gibson, 98, of Nesmith, SC, who passed away on Sunday, March 9, 2025.

Life Reflections

"A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another.  By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another." John 13:34-35 (NKJV)

Azlee McCrea Bluefort Gibson, affectionately called "Granny", the daughter of the late Alfred and Grace Dorsey McCrea was born on June 20, 1926 in the Dorseytown Community of Nesmith, South Carolina.  She entered into eternal rest on March 9, 2025.

Azlee joined Mt. Ararat AME Church, Nesmith, SC at an early age. She faithfully served as a member of the Trustee and Stewardess Boards, member of the Senior Choir, and member of the Thelma Milner Women's Missionary Society.  She was also appointed as one of the Mothers of the church.

Azlee was educated in the public-school system of Williamsburg County.  She worked as a housewife, housekeeper, and farmer. Her hobbies were cooking, quilting, gardening, canning, helping and feeding others.

In 1946, Azlee was joined in matrimony to the late Milton Bluefort. To this union, six children were born. Milton passed away in 1957.  In 1967, Azlee was joined in matrimony to the late Isaac Gibson, Jr.  To this union, two children were born and three bonus children were nurtured.

Azlee was preceded in death by two sons, Simon Bluefort and Roger Bluefort, two bonus sons, Allen Bell and Fred Davis, one son reared, Calvin Bluefort, eight siblings, Abraham McCrea, Frank McCrea, Joseph McCray, Leon McCrea, Alex McCrea, Marion McCrea, Magdlean Burroughs, and Naomi McCrea, six grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.

Azlee leaves to cherish her precious memories four sons, Robert Bluefort of Philadelphia, PA, Nathaniel (Shirley) Bluefort of  Nesmith, SC, Edward Bluefort of Nesmith, SC  and Dominique Gibson of Columbia, SC; two daughters, Caleather Baxter of Philadelphia, PA, and Dorothy Gibson of Nesmith, SC; one bonus daughter, Gloria Brown of Fort Lauderdale, FL; one granddaughter reared in the home as a daughter, Andrea Rivers; one sister, Annie Frazier of Hemingway, SC; a devoted cousin, Geraldine Dorsey; two sisters-in-law, Helen Gibson Gaillard of Teaneck, NJ and Anna Dozier of Rochester, NY; twenty-seven grandchildren, forty-four great grandchildren, five great-great grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

All arrangements and professional services have been entrusted to Henryhand Funeral Home of Kingstree, SC. 843-354-2292.