Backus Funeral Home

Dorothy Mae AskinsMrs. Dorothy Mae Askins was born January 22, 1929 to the late Dana & Inez Grant, God called her home on Thursday August 3, 2017 at McLeod Hospice House. Mrs. (Dot) Dorothy Askins, she was affectionately known by everyone. She was educated in Florence County Public School. She loved her family and would go the extra mile for them. Our mother was the queen of our hearts, a house wife, and caregiver for many years. Mrs. Dorothy was a lovely gracious woman and opened her home to others. Her favorite times were endless food and fellowship with others.At early age, she joined Majority Baptist Church where she accepted the Lord as her savior, and later she moved her membership to Monumental Missionary Baptist Church. She was a faithful member of the Missionary Board until her health declined. Mrs. Dorothy Mae Askins was married to the late Booker T. Askins for over 65 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Booker T. Askins Jr, (Parents) Dana & Inez Grant, (Daughter) Charlotte Munford, Son-In-Law Herbert Munford and a daughter-in-law Alzeena Askins.She leaves to cherish her fond memories; two sons Rev. Jerry (Sheron) Grant, Booker T. Askins Jr all of Florence SC, Three daughter: Julia Askins, Ruby Askins, Delores Askins all of Florence, SC, Eleven grandchildren, nineteen great-grandchildren and three great-great grands. One sister-in-law Mrs. Lillian Eaddy, Jamaica, N.Y. A host of niece and nephew. She helped raised two special children, Wyatt Adams Jones and Joel Adams as her own.Services are conducted by Backus funeral Home. Services will be held August 9, 2017 on Wednesday 12 noon at monumental Baptist Church.#ndn-video-player-3.ndn_embedded .ndn_floatContainer { margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px; }... (SCNow)

HarveyMitchellFLORENCE -- Harvey Mitchell, 74, of Florence answered God's call after a brief illness on July 31, 2017 at Carolina Hospital System. He was born to the late Addie Mitchell and William Clyde Singleton on May 28, 1943. Harvey attended the Public Schools of Florence. He graduated from Wilson High School in 1961. He married Norma Fields Mitchell in 1973. Mr. Mitchell was employed by Nucor Steel for more than 30 years. He also worked for Florence Carpet and Tile for many years.Harvey leaves to cherish his memories are: his wife Norma Fields Mitchell; son Rajauhn Mitchell; daughter Khyli Mitchell (Antonio) Thompson; grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, family, and friends. Family will be receiving friends at the home of his daughter, 1009 Nellie Street, Florence SC. Celebration of life was held on Saturday August 5, 2017 at Backus Funeral Home. There was a viewing on Saturday. Professsional Services have been entrusted to KING- FIELDS MORTUARY, of Summerton, (803) 485-5039#ndn-video-player-3.ndn_embedded .ndn_floatContainer { margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 20px; }... (SCNow)