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Williamsburg Funeral Home
Williamsburg Funeral Home
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07/23/1934 -04/27/2023
Kingstree
Funeral Services
There will be a family service on Friday with interment at Kingstree Memorial Gardens.
Visitation
Mrs. Book’s family will receive friends from 5 to 7 PM Thursday, May 4, 2023, at Williamsburg Funeral Home in Kingstree.
Memorials
Memorials may be made to St. Ann Catholic Church, 107 Hirsch Street, Kingstree, SC 29556 or to Williamsburg County Library, 215 N Jackson Street, Kingstree, SC 29556.
Elizabeth Dawn Moore Book, 88, wife of the late William Ellery “Bill” Book, Jr., died at her home in Kingstree surrounded by family Thursday, April 27, 2023.
Mrs. Book was born July 23, 1934, in Loogootee, IN, a daughter of the late John Pritchard Moore and Agnus Ione Lee Moore Pelfrey. She was a graduate of Bosse High School and Evansville College, both in Evansville, Indiana and William and Mary College in Richmond, VA. She also received a Master’s Degree from the University of South Carolina. Mrs. Book started her career as a commercial art designer in Evansville. After moving to Williamsburg county, Mrs. Book acquired a grant for an Art Bus to expose the children of Williamsburg County to the fine arts. Her desire to share her love for the arts didn’t stop there. She opened the Williamsburg County Art Gallery located in the basement of the old Carnegie Library in Kingstree. She received multiple grants that offered ceramic, piano, guitar, and dance lessons to the children of the county. After becoming an art teacher, she taught art at Kingstree Senior High School for many years and ended her teaching career at Holly Hill Elementary School, touching the lives of several thousand students. She received many accolades such as Teacher of the Year and SC Catholic Woman of the Year. She was a member of the Chi Omega Sorority, The League of Women Voters, and St. Ann Catholic Church. She was a volunteer at the Felician Center in Kingstree. She was an avid reader and supporter of the local library.
Surviving Mrs. Book are: her children, Beth (Chuck) Smith of Ravenel, SC, Bill (Cathi) Book of Commerce, GA, Kary (Tim) Blackburn of Charleston, SC, John (Carolyn) Book of Pamplico, SC, Charley Book of Commerce, GA, Ellen (Randy) Smith of Pamplico, SC, and Mary (David) Mims of Pamplico, SC; 17 grandchildren, Hillary Smith, Chad Smith, Price Smith, Jonathan (Alyssa) Book, Britney (Chris) Lee, TC Blackburn, Pacer Blackburn, Charley Book, Garrett Book, Johnny Book, McKenna (Jesse) Lord, Shelly (Connor) Mays, Cullen Smith, Clayton (Hannah) Mims, Colton Mims, Mary Grace Mims, and Elizabeth Mims; 12 great grandchildren, Fayth, Kaylee, Jaylyn, Ayden, Grayce, Levi, Sarah, Carter, PJ, Addie, Macy, and Baby Jasper; and multiple nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and stepfather, Marvin Pelfrey, and her husband, Bill, Mrs. Book was preceded in death by sisters, Joan (Joe) Harris and Sandy (Mike) Ripburger, grandson, Jacob Dylan Book, and daughter-in-law, Robin Lacy Book.
Mrs. Book’s family will receive friends from 5 to 7 PM Thursday, May 4, 2023, at Williamsburg Funeral Home in Kingstree. There will be a family service on Friday with interment at Kingstree Memorial Gardens.
Memorials may be made to St. Ann Catholic Church, 107 Hirsch Street, Kingstree, SC 29556 or to Williamsburg County Library, 215 N Jackson Street, Kingstree, SC 29556. Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituary page at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com
We are thinking of all of you with much love.
Len B. and Claire (Watts) Gaskins
Sending my condolences to the Book family. Ms. Book was the best mother in law to me and the best Gma to my son’s. Rip sweet lady you’ve gained your heavenly wings.
Prayers out the the family knew her for many years nice lady
It has been a long time since I last saw Mrs. Book. She was a kind, gentle sweet soul. That is how I remember her. My condolences to the family and I will say prayers for all of you.
She was always a sweet and kind person. Loved being with her. Sorry for your family’s loss.
Aunt Dawny was the sweetest and gentlest lady in our large extended family. I never told her, but she was my favorite of four aunts who shared our passion for family and food, especially milkshakes! She loved her family with every ounce of her energy and enjoyed so much being in their presence. They, in turn, cared for her with love and compassion. especially in her elder years; a wonderful example for all of how to respect and care for elders. She was blessed and a blessing and is now reunited with her beloved husband, Uncle Bill Book.
Understanding, Grace, and Good Will were the hallmarks of this lovely woman. She has had a positive impact on so many lives. Our thoughts are with the family and their memories of a life well lived.
My condolences to the entire Book family. I had many good times and have lots of memories at Christmas time with Aunt Dawnie at the end of Book Drive at my grandparents house. I think of her every time I see the Globe, Arizona exit while I’m driving in Phoenix. She is now reunited with Uncle Bill, J.D and Bonnie Book and Jesus. 🙏🏻
We loved Mrs. Book! She was lovely and so interesting to talk to. We haven’t seen her in many years but will always remember her. She has raised a beautiful and very accomplished family!
My condolences to the Book family for your loss. Mrs. Book was my high school art teacher–a very warm and friendly person. She taught me things I have put into use and have never forgotten. Beth was in my class and was also very warm and friendly. Beth, may God be especially close to you and your family at this time.
The sweetest and most gentle Aunt of the bunch. Thanks for blessing us all.
This was sad news. My thoughts and prayers go out to each one of you. Thru many years your mother acted as a mother to many of us. She was a special woman for sure. And it reflected upin each one of you. Thinking of you all in prayer.
I am so sorry about the loss of your mother. I am glad the family was able to be with her. I always remember that she was a such a sweet lady. She will be missed.
Regards
Ralph Ksenzak
My deepest condolences to you and your family during this time
So sorry for your loss. She was a beautiful person and always made me feel like one of her family. She will be missed.
We are so sorry for your loss mrs book was like having a second mom a very kind and gentle soul
We are so deeply sorry for your loss.