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Daisy Broom Obituary
Mrs. Daisy G. Broom, 77, of Winnsboro, SC, departed this life Friday, April 3, 2009, in Palmetto Richland Hospital. Born to the late Ola Pickney Gaither and Arthur Gaither. She was a member of Bethesda A.M.E. Zion Church. She was educated in the schools in Fairfield County. After 20 years of service working as a dietitian, she retired from Everett School.
She loved to dance and spend quality time with her grandchildren.
Mrs. Broom will be truly missed by everyone. She was predeceased by her husband, John Henry Broom, Sr.; two sons, John H. Broom Jr. and Larry Jerome Broom; two brothers, Frank Sr. and Otto Gaither; one sister, Virginia Kennedy.
Survivors include four sons, Willie J. Broom, Clinton (Teshawnda) Broom, both of Winnsboro, SC, Samuel (Sara) Broom of Rock Hill, SC, Daniel (JoAnn) Broom of Ridgeway, SC; three daughters, Eda C. (Donald) Holmes of Winnsboro, SC, Viola Linda (William) Killian of Hickory, NC, Nancy (Bill) Boulward of Carlisle, SC; four sisters, Mozell Wright, Mattie Gaither, Jimmie Boyd and Nancy Green, all of Winnsboro, SC; one brother, Paul Gaither of Alexandra, VA. Mrs. Daisy also leaves to mourn: her 22 grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces and nephews and other relatives. The family would like to thank Charity Lumpkin, Mary Broom Adams, Cleethel Hodges, Carolyn Thomas and Bernice Mann for their love that they gave Daisy in her time of need.
Russell-McCutchen Funeral Home in Winnsboro, SC, is in charge of arrangements.
Wake is Wednesday, April 8, 2009, 7:00 p.m. til 8:00 p.m.
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Michaelle Smith
April 9, 2009
Be Still
Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.
Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.
If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.
Clinton & Raydene Gladden
April 8, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Continue to allow God's love and peace to comfort you. Know that God always keep his promises.
"Byrd" and Keisha
April 8, 2009
We can never fully prepare ourselves for a great loss. Extending much sympathy during this time and praying that God will comfort you and give you strength for tomorrow.
LISA BROOME SAMPSON
April 8, 2009
ZIONHILL WON'T BE THE SAME WITHOUT MY AUNT DAISY. SHE WILL TRULY BE MISSED.
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The Catherine Davis Family
April 8, 2009
Always continue to trust in God, even in difficult times like these.Please accept our deepest heartfelt sympathy.
Lenora Addison-Miles
April 8, 2009
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
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