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Harriett
Wilson
Aug 14, 1941 — Dec 5, 2025
With deepest sorrow we at Henryhand Funeral Home regret to announce the passing of Harriett Wilson, 84, of St. Stephen, SC, who passed away on Friday, December 5, 2025.
"Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, thy rod and thy staff they comfort me." Psalm 23:4
Harriett C. Wilson was born August 14, 1947 to Alfred and Sarah Wilson. She departed her earthly life on Friday, December 5, 2025.
Harriett attended the public schools of Berkeley County and was a 1960 graduate from Russellville High School in St. Stephen, South Carolina. Harriet went on to attend South Carolina State College (now known as South Carolina State University) in Orangeburg, South Carolina.
Harriett later moved to New York. During her thirty plus years in New York, Harriet worked at Alexander's Department store. She was a faithful and active member of St. Mark AME Church in Jackson Heights, NY. Harriet was an avid student of the bible, acquiring numerous certifications to strengthen her knowledge of the word.
Harriett returned to South Carolina in 1994 where she reunited with her home church, St. Peters Baptist Church in Pineville, SC.
As an avid scholar, Harriett earned her Early Childhood degree at Trident Technical College. Harriet shared her talent and love for children while working at Northwood Academy until she retired.
In addition to her parents, Harriett was preceded in death by two brothers, Steven Earl Wilson and John Wilson; one uncle, Steve Wilson; two nephews, Jackie Wilson and Kevin Wilson; and one sister-in-law, Shirley Wilson.
Harriett is survived by three brothers, Alfred Wilson, Jr., of Waterbury, CT, James (Beverly) Wilson of Pleasantville, NJ, and Peter Wilson of Russellville, SC; one sister, Rachel Delores Wilson of St. Stephen, SC; two special nephews, Tony (Denise)Wilson of Waterbury, CT and Jermaine Wilson of Pleasantville, NJ; two special nieces, Barbara Wilson of Waterbury, CT and Janeen Wilson of Galloway, NJ; two godchildren Ethan and Mya Timmons; one sister-in-law, Judy Wilson of Juliette, GA; a special aunt, Rachel Rembert-Walker of Columbia, SC, a host of additional nieces and nephews, beloved relatives and friends.
The family will receive friends and family at, 736 Peace Lane, Russellville, SC.
All arrangements and professional services have been entrusted to Henryhand Funeral Home of St. Stephen, SC. 843-354-2292.
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