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Williamsburg Funeral Home
Williamsburg Funeral Home
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06/25/1935 – 04/14/2024
Kingstree
Funeral Services
Funeral services, conducted by Rev. Walt Proctor and Rev. Donnie Witherspoon, will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, April 18, 2024, at Williamsburg Funeral Home with burial in Piney Forest Cemetery, Andrews, SC.
Visitation
Mrs. Mims’ family will greet friends at 5-7 PM Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at the funeral home.
Memorials
Memorials may be made to Kingstree Second Baptist Church, 20 Dennis Avenue, Kingstree, SC 29556.
Nellie Morris Elliott “Nell” Mims, 88, wife of the late Theron “Buddy” Mims, died at home in Kingstree, surrounded by her beloved family, Sunday, April 14, 2024.
“Miss Nell” was born June 25, 1935, in Williamsburg County, a daughter of the late Christopher Lawrence Morris and Sara Ellen Tisdale Morris. She was a graduate of Kingstree High School and Williamsburg Technical College. She was co-owner of Kingstree Laundry and retired as a quality control lab tech from Baxter Labs. Mrs. Mims was a member of Second Baptist Church where she sang in the choir, taught a children’s Sunday school class, and was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary. She was a member of VFW, American Legion, and Williamsburg Academy Founding Parents. She will be remembered for her sweet smile and her chocolate and carrot cakes.
Surviving Mrs. Mims are: a son, Clifton Russell (Monica) Elliott of Conway, SC; 2 daughters, Teresa (Chuck) Sugar of Franklin, TN and Melinda (Chris) Dooley of Vidalia, GA; 2 step-daughters, Janice Frye of Kingstree and Nan (Jamie) Harrington of New Zion, SC; grandchildren, Russell Travis (Sarah) Elliott of Jacksonville, FL, Raven A. (Chuck) Mobley of Decatur, AL , Elliott L. Moshell and Jordan A. Moshell, both of Orange Park, FL, Blakely D. (Dylan) Jones of Eustis, FL and Brennan M. Dooley of Celebration, FL; step-grandchildren, Derek, Tiffany and Brett Frye, Ashley (Wes) Coker, and Jessica Harrington; great grandchildren, Rachel Elliott, Christopher Elliott, Laurel Mobley, and Zachariah Mobley; step- great grandchildren, Coker and McKayla Frye, Quinton and Callie Jesse Coker, and Reese Harrington; several nieces and nephews; and honorary children and grandchildren, Matt & Nikki Adams and their children, Ashlyn and Lauryn Adams.
In addition to her parents and her husband Buddy, Nell was preceded in death by her first husband, Alex Clifton Elliott; sisters, Elizabeth Burrows, Lillie Tisdale, Barbara Taylor and Elma Mills; and brother Martin Morris.
The family wishes to extend a very special thank you to Dr. Mims and staff, Amedisys Health nurse, Crystal Epps Scott, and Amedisys Hospice staff, Jimmy, Melissa, Marilyn and Suzanne.
Funeral services, conducted by Rev. Walt Proctor and Rev. Donnie Witherspoon, will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, April 18, 2024, at Williamsburg Funeral Home with burial in Piney Forest Cemetery, Andrews, SC. Mrs. Mims’ family will greet friends at 5-7 PM Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Kingstree Second Baptist Church, 20 Dennis Avenue, Kingstree, SC 29556. Online condolences may be sent to the family on the obituaries page at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com
So sorry to hear about Ms. Nell. Continued prayers to her family. Robyn and Craig Stephenson
In this sorrowful time, we would like to extend to you our heartfelt condolences. May our Lord comfort you and your loved ones during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
I am honored and blessed to have known Nell. She was truly a blessing to me and so many others. Heaven gained another Angel.
May God wrap his arms around the family at this difficult time. Mrs. Nell was a sweet lady and she will be missed.
To all the family. Sorry to hear Nell has passed. Sending thoughts and prayers.
So sorry for your loss pray you find comfort in family and friends
Our sincere condolences to Rusty and all the family! We are so sorry for your loss.
Rusty and Monica,
Jim and I send our sympathy to you and all the family as you go through this sad time of transition. May all the good memories of Ms Nell be a blessing to you and bring smiles to you in the days ahead.
Love and prayers—
So sorry to hear of Mrs.Nell passing away ..she was such a sweet lady ..just loved her and Mr .Buddy so much ..they both will and are missed very much ..my condolences to all her family .
Our hearts and prayers are with you, we share in your loss of this beautiful lady. Mrs. Nell was such a very special person to so many of us.
We are thinking of all of you with much love.
Len B. and Claire Hudson Gaskins
Melinda and Chris,
Our condolences and heartfelt prayers to you both and to all of your family! A mother is very special and we are so sorry for your loss.
Lifting Prayers of comfort for the entire family during this time.
Rusty,
Sincere sympathy to you and your family on the loss of your mother. God bless you and your family with peace, comfort, and many cherished memories in the days ahead.