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Williamsburg Funeral Home
Williamsburg Funeral Home
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04/22/1939 – 01/24/2023
Kingstree
Funeral Services
Funeral services will be held 2 PM Friday, January 27, 2023, at Williamsburg Funeral Home, with burial in Union Presbyterian Church Cemetery.
Visitation
The Holy Rosary will be prayed at 5:30 Thursday afternoon at the funeral home with a visitation to follow from 6 to 8 PM.
Memorials
Memorials may be made to St. Ann Catholic Church, 107 Hirsch Street, Kingstree, SC 29556 or a charity of one’s choice.
Lola Ann Driggers White, 83, wife of the late Frederick J. White, died Tuesday, January 24, 2023, at MUSC Health Florence.
Mrs. White was born April 22, 1939, in Williamsburg County, SC, a daughter of the late Albert Bright Driggers and Mary Lee Blakely Driggers. She was a graduate of Williamsburg High School and received a bachelor’s degree from Coker College and a master’s degree and special education certification from Francis Marion College. Mrs. White taught English and History and coached basketball in Andrews, Florence, England, St. Stephen, and Kingstree. She was a member of the Pilot Club, Director of Williamsburg County Parents Anonymous, volunteered with the Felician Sisters’ outreach and tutoring programs and still found time to enjoy gardening, reading, and puzzle books. “Miss Lola” was an NFL and a Gamecocks fan and she loved Black River and especially spending time with her family. She was a member of St. Ann Catholic Church.
Surviving Mrs. White are: daughters, Donna Patterson of Kingstree, SC and Leslie (Steve) Smith of Oak Ridge, TN; grandchildren, Marie (Mark) Disher and David (Laura) Patterson, both of Kingstree, SC, and Faith, Chloe, Sophie, and Stephanie Smith, all of Oak Ridge, TN; great grandchildren, Mackenzie and Henry Bryan, Christopher Patterson, and soon to be born, Marissa Patterson, all of Kingstree, SC; sister, Betty D. Donnelly of Andrews; four nieces who were like daughters, Theresa, Dawn, Emilee, and Brandi; and two nephews.
In addition to her parents and her second husband Fred, Lola was preceded in death by her first husband, David A. Winchester, a son, Ron Q. White, 2 brothers, A.B. Driggers and Robert Driggers, and a very special son-in-law, Chris Patterson.
Funeral services will be held 2 PM Friday, January 27, 2023, at Williamsburg Funeral Home, with burial in Union Presbyterian Church Cemetery. The Holy Rosary will be prayed at 5:30 Thursday afternoon at the funeral home with a visitation to follow from 6 to 8 PM.
Memorials may be made to St. Ann Catholic Church, 107 Hirsch Street, Kingstree, SC 29556 or to a charity of one’s choice. Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituary page at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com
My condolences to Lola’s family. She was a dear cousin and will be missed. May God comfort you all at this sad time.
To Miss Lola’s family, my deepest condolences on the loss of your Mom, Grandma, , Aunt, and friend.. I prepared her taxes for a long time, and thought the world of her…I will offer my Rosary for her, and prayers for all of you..
Lola was a special woman in all ways. She was a about family and loved deeply. She will be greatly missed by all..
My thoughts and prayers go out to Donna Leslie and all. We will surly miss Lola. She was a big part of my life growing up and y children’s life. She loved us all and she showed it every time we saw her. We was blessed to have loved her all these years…
Mrs. Lola was a wonderful person and lady. I enjoyed every moment spent with her. My sincere condolences to her family!
Aunt lola uncle jim is smiling you are with him and my dad until we meet again love you Rosie
To Donna and Family,
Ms. Lola was one of a kind lady. I had her as a teacher at WA. She was always willing to help you. I know she will be missed.
I pray God keeps his arms around her family during this difficult time.
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To all of Miss Lola’s family, l am so sorry to hear of her passing.
Her commitment to teaching, coaching and later implementing Parents Anonymous of Williamsburg County is a wonderful testimony of Lola’s life. She loved her family and was a friend to many. RIP my friend you will be missed!
Our love and prayers are with you. We celebrate her life. What a blessing.
My warmest condolences to all of the family. I met “Aunt Lola” almost 40 years ago when I was only 9. Leslie being my best friend. Lola always made me feel very welcome in her home! She was like a second mom to me! I will always hold her memories close to my heart! May she fly high with the angels!