With deepest sorrow we at Henryhand Funeral Home regret to announce the passing of Dorothy Mae Scott, 80, widow of Coleman Scott, of Kingstree, SC, who passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2026.

Life Reflections

"Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your Master's happiness!"

Matthew 25:23

Mrs. Dorothy Mae Scott, the daughter of the late Sam "Bo" Scott and Mary Ethel Scott was born August 12th, 1946 in Williamsburg County, SC. Dorothy Mae departed this earthly home and entered her heavenly home on Wednesday, May 13, 2026.

Dorothy Mae was educated in the public schools of Williamsburg County. At an early age, Dorothy Mae joined North Kingstree Baptist Church, where she later served as church Secretary. She was also a member of St. Mark A.M.E. church where she served as a faithful member for 10 years. Dorothy Mae grew up in the Rose Hill community also known as 'Up the Track' where she lived for the majority of her life, later relocating to the St. Mark community. Dorothy Mae was united in Holy Matrimony to the late Coleman Scott of the St. Mark community.

Dorothy Mae's compassion for children led her to serve as the family's daycare, helping to raise a large majority of her younger family members as well as many young people in the community. She exemplified the true definition of "raising a village". During her marriage, Dorothy Mae and her husband Coleman farmed numerous acres in the St. Mark community, growing a large food garden, tobacco, corn, soy beans, and several other agricultural crops. Through this way of living, Dorothy and her husband provided employment opportunities to several members of their community. Dorothy was a dedicated and loving daughter, mother, wife, sister, aunt, niece, cousin, grandmother, neighbor and child of God.

Dorothy Mae was preceded in death by a son, Terry P. Scott, three brothers, Louis, Sam Jr., and Stevenson.

Dorothy Mae leaves to cherish her memories; one daughter, Glenda Scott of Woodstock, Georgia, two sons, Kevin (Wanda) Scott of Conway, South Carolina,Terrance (Shelia) Scott of Kingstree, South Carolina, one step daughter, Eva Lee Ellison of Baltimore, Maryland; one stepson, Leverne Scott of Kingstree, South Carolina; two sisters, Ethel Mae (Edward) Franklin and Martha Ann (Jerome) Dukes of Kingstree, South Carolina, one brother, Jerry Lee (Gloria ) Scott of Duluth, Georgia; two daughters-in law, Para Scott of Kingstree, South Carolina and Ferma Scott of Lake City, South Carolina; two sisters-in-law, Barbara Scott of Richmond, Virginia and Denette McFadden of Kingstree, South Carolina, several loving and devoted grandchildren, great grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

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