With deepest sorrow we at Henryhand Funeral Home regret to announce the passing of Sally Mae Gaskins, 81, of Olanta, SC, who passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2025.

Life Reflections

Sally Mae Curry Gaskins was born May 6, 1943 in Florence County, South Carolina, the daughter of the late Reverend James and Sallie Curry. She entered into eternal rest on Saturday, January 25, 2025 in Florence, South Carolina.

Sally attended Florence County Public Schools and graduated from Stuckey High School. She moved to Elmira, NY in 1963 where she became a member of Saint Paul Missionary Baptist Church, and served as Church Treasurer, Usher and Pianist. She always knew Christ as her Lord and Savior. Sally was employed at Saint Joseph's Hospital until she retired in 2006. After her retirement, Sally relocated back to South Carolina. In 1964, she married the love of her life, Mr. Willie Gaskins in Elmira, NY.  To this union of eight children, four preceded her in death, Ralph Curry, Tyrone Curry, Willie Gaskins, Jr. and Leathea Gaskins. Her hobbies were gardening, watching soap operas, solving puzzle books and cooking.

She leaves fond and precious memories to be cherished by a loving family: her husband, Willie Gaskins of the home; four daughters, Gloria Gaskins of Myrtle Beach, SC, Patricia Gaskins-Ragsdale of Johnsonville, SC, Diane Gaskins of Olanta, SC and Melissa Gaskins of Little Rock, AK; fourteen grandchildren; fourteen great grandchildren; one sister, Phyllis Ann Curry of West Palm Beach, FL; two brothers, David (Martha) Curry of Johnsonville, SC and Levern Curry of Windsor, NC; one sister-in-law, Shirley Worton of Olanta, SC; two brothers-in-law, Harry Gaskins of Lake City, SC and Johnell McFadden of Olanta, SC; three aunts; two uncles; one special nephew, Lamonte Curry of Florence, SC; a special grandson she reared as her own, Nicholas Turner of Johnsonville, SC; her best friend/sister,  Joann Beal of Elmira, NY; along with a host of other relatives and friends.

The family is receiving friends and family at 559 Hood St, Olanta, SC.

All arrangements and professional services have been entrusted to Henryhand Funeral Home of Lake City, SC. 843-374-3050.