With deepest sorrow we at Henryhand Funeral Home regret to announce the passing of Jannie Mae Nesmith, 78, of Kingstree, SC, who passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2026.

Life Reflections

"For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course. I have kept the faith."   II Timothy 4:6-7

Jannie Mae Nesmith, daughter of the late Rosa Vereen and Eddie Vereen was born May 5, 1947 in Nesmith, South Carolina. She departed this life on Saturday, January 3, 2026, to rest peacefully in the arms of the Lord.

Jannie Mae grew up in the Nesmith Community of Hemingway, South Carolina, where she attended Morning Star Baptist Church.

She was educated and graduated from Battery Park Elementary and High School in 1966.

Jannie was a magician in the kitchen; she loved to cook meals for her family and friends. Jannie was a" Pillar of the Community" and surely will be missed. She was known and loved by many. She was a very talented seamstress in which she sewed different types garment in her spare time.

She had a great sense of humor and had a strong love and passion for caring for flowers, which were on display upon entering her home.

She was very enthusiastic about playing spades and was a passionate competitor. Jannie loved outdoor activities and one of her favorites was fishing. She would be out for hours with her friends enjoying quality time together.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, John Vereen, Joesph Vereen, Richard Vereen, and James Vereen.

Jannie leaves to cherish her memory: two loving daughters, Loretta (Frank) Frazier and Christine (Perrell) Shaw both of Kingstree, SC; three loving sons, Terry (Lula Mae) Graham and Tyrone (Jennifer) Graham both of Johnsonville, SC and Willie Vereen of Rochester, NY; first grandchild, Chiquita Graham of Kingstree, SC; three sisters, Rosa Lee Mezier and Fareen Mezier of Johnsonville, SC and Edith Vereen of Baltimore, MD; two special cousins, Andre Wilson and Lavissa Wilson; a host of additional grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews,  other relatives and friends

The family is receiving friends and family at 501 East Main St, Apt 7D, Kingstree, SC.

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