With deepest sorrow we at Henryhand Funeral Home regret to announce the passing of Mildred McCrea, 54, who passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2024 at McLeod Regional Medical Center of the Pee Dee, Florence, SC.

Life Reflections

Ms. Mildred Vernetta McCrea departed this earthly life on Sunday, June 2, 2024 at McLeod Regional Medical Center, Florence South Carolina. She was the daughter of the late Mr. Emerson and the late Mrs. Minnie Lee Johnson McCrea. Mildred was born on July 4, 1969, in Kingstree, South Carolina.

Mildred attended the public schools of Williamsburg County, South Carolina, where she graduated with the Class of 1987. She also attended Columbia Junior College, where she obtained an Associates Degree in Business.

She was a faithful member of Union United Freewill Baptist Church, where she sung on the choir.

Mildred was the manager of Young's Food Store in Columbia, SC for eight years until she became disabled. She later became a resident at McNair Nursing Facility.

Mildred was always the heartbeat of the family. She loved to make people laugh. She was a mother figure to so many, and touched countless lives. She will be remembered for her huge heart and bright personality; lighting up any room she was in.

Mildred was preceded in death by one brother, Eric Lenard McCrea.

Loved ones left to cherish her memories forever are: her estranged husband, Michael Thompson of Greenville, SC; one daughter she raised as her own, Eriyanna McCrea of Kingstree, SC; two sisters, Carolyn Brown and Angel Burgess both of Kingstree, SC; three brothers, Joe Pendergrass of Atlanta, GA, Don Burgess of Kingstree, SC and Jemel McCrea of Jacksonville, FL; two nieces, Courtney Koonce of Columbia, SC and Jessica Richardson of Kingstree, SC; two nephews, Jake Richardson (Terri) of Charleston, SC and Aundrey McCrea of Kingstree, SC; ten aunts, Linda Fulton, Virginia James, Geneva McCrea, Alberta McCrea, Mary McFarlin, Doris Barr, Evangelist Sara Outing (William) all of Kingstree, SC, Barbara McCrea of Columbia, SC, Lois McCrea of St. Louis, MO and Rebecca Johnson of Rochester, NY; two uncles, Roosevelt James of Lake City, SC and Randolph James of Gainesville, FL; a special sister, Kim Peeler of Kingstree, SC; three special friends, Secquette Ferguson, Sabrina Carson and Angel McFadden all of Kingstree, SC; along with a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and dear friends.

The family is receiving friends and family at 103 Epps Road, Kingstree, SC.

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