With deepest sorrow we at Henryhand Funeral Home regret to announce the passing of Delores Darby, 85, of Lake City, SC, who passed away on Saturday, September 28, 2024.

LIFE REFLECTIONS

Delores was the eight child of the late Minnie King Darby and Samuel Darby, Sr., born March 6, 1939 in St. Stephen, South Carolina.

Delores was blessed to be reared by her paternal aunt, the late Ruth Darby Graham in Lake City, South Carolina, whom she referred to as "My Mother." She was also blessed with another mother, the late Corine Paulin Darby.

Delores attended the public schools of Florence District Three, graduating Valedictorian of her class at Carver High School in 1958. She later attended Queensborough Community College in Bayside, Queens, New York.

Delores was married to Joe Louis Witherspoon, the marriage was blessed with three sons, Gerald, Joel and Eric Witherspoon.

In addition to her parents, Delores was preceded in death by: a son, Eric D. Witherspoon; her brothers, Albert, Edward Delmos, Moses (Alton), Archie, Samuel and Donald Darby; Isaac Graham and  Leon Graham.

Those left with fond memories are: her two sons, Gerald (Diane) Witherspoon and Joel Witherspoon; six grandchildren, Elyse Witherspoon, Eric Salters, Jewel, Desiry, Brittaney and Samantha Witherspoon; one great grandson, Jaden Lawrence; one brother, Ernest (Ruma) Darby of Brooklyn, NY; sisters, Marie D. (Beamon) Hubert, Evangeline D. (Rev. Bennie) Moorer of Far Rockaway, NY and Linda D. (Fred) Wilson of St. Stephen, SC; two very special and dear nieces, Marcia and Lisa Graham of Lake City, SC and one special nephew, Michael (Mary) Graham of Florence, SC; a loving foster daughter, Teresa Ann Todd; sisters-in-law, Oprah, and Frances Darby; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

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