THOMASINA JACKSON TOMLIN

Thomasina Jackson Tomlin, 83, widow of retired 1st Sgt. Edward Tomlin, departed this life on Friday, Jan. 31, 2020, at The Gardens of Sumter Assisted Living Facility.

Born on Jan. 12, 1937, in Sumter County, to the late William "Bo" Graham and Thelma Jackson Quashie and reared in the home of her grandparents, O'Neal and Hallie Jackson. She attended the public schools of Sumter County. Thomasina was employed by Campbell Soup for many years and later stayed at home to care for her family. She was a lifelong member of St. Mark 4-B Baptist Church, where she served diligently as a member of the usher board, missionary ministry, pastors aide and sang with the gospel choir.

She is survived by a daughter, Donna (Terrance) Dupree of Sumter; a son, Duane Tomlin of Sumter; two stepdaughters, Sharon (Kirk) Johnson and Angela Tomlin-Hart, both of Sumter; two stepsons, Darryl Tomlin of Sumter and Tommy Lee (Angela) Scott of Charlotte, North Carolina; two sisters, Susan Willis of Sumter and Gertrude Moore of New York, New York; five sisters-in-law; two brothers-in-law; one granddaughter, Terran Dupree; a special adoptive grandson, TyJae Jenkins; eight step-grandchildren; five godchildren; a special adoptive niece, Dorothy Floyd; two special caregivers, Jere Pitts and Laura Frierson; along with a host of other nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

The family is receiving relatives and friends at the home of her daughter, 745 George Washington Blvd, Sumter.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday at St. Mark-4B Baptist Church, 2280 Four Bridges Road, Sumter, with the Rev. Dr. Sammie D. Simmons, pastor, eulogist.

The remains will be placed in the church at noon.

The procession will leave at 12:20 p.m. from the home.

Burial will be at Hillside Memorial Park, 3001 Cains Mill Road, Sumter.

Services directed by the management and staff of Williams Funeral Home Inc., 821 N. Main St., Sumter.

Online memorial messages may be sent to the family at williamsfuneralhome@sc.rr.com.

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