Dolly Coker Cross

Dolly James Brown Coker Cross, affectionately known as "Granny", age 90, entered Heaven on December 13, 2016. She is survived by her children, Elaine Moore of Evergreen, Ann Humphries (Henry) of Darlington, Naomi Player (Michael) of Darlington, Larry Coker (JoEllyn) of Aiken, Bobby Coker (Phyllis) of Aiken, Danny Coker of Scranton, and Yolanda Courie of Columbia. She is also survived by her step-children, Kay Seibert, Vickie Miller, and Jocelyn Shupe; 22 grandchildren, and 30 great-grandchildren. Dolly was born at Cusaac's Crossroads in Florence County, the youngest child of James DuRant and Bertha Vause Brown. She married L.J. Coker in May, 1944. They raised their children and lived a wonderful Christian life together for 34 years until L.J. passed away. She later married Russell Cross, another Godly man, in 1980. Russell Predeceased Dolly. Dolly's faith and family were her life and loves. She was happiest when she was with her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, cousins, nieces, and nephews. She was dedicated to Temple Free Will Baptist Church and served as a Sunday school teacher, choir member, and President of the Women Nationally Active for Christ. She was the first female elected to the church's Board of Trustees. Dolly was passionate about foreign missions, especially the mission work in India and Ivory Coast. Two churches were built in her honor in the foreign mission fields. She was also passionate about cooking, the Clemson Tigers, and her extended family of friends. All were welcomed to her home - no one left hungry. The family would like to thank all the Doctors, Nurses, and medical staff for their care of Dolly. The family will receive friends from 5-7pm Friday, December 16th at Belk Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held 11am Saturday, December 17th at Temple Free Will Baptist Church with burial following in Grove Hill Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Temple Christian Academy, 1660 N. Governor Williams Highway, Darlington, SC 29540, or Foreign Missions, c/o Temple Free Will Baptist Church, PO Box 287, Darlington, SC 29540. Memorials also may be made to McLeod Hospice Foundation, PO Box 100551, Florence, SC 29502-0551. (www.mcleodfoundation.org)

Visitation

DEC 16. 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Belk Funeral Home - Darlington 229 West Broad Street Darlington, SC, 29532

Service

DEC 17. 11:00 AM

Temple Free Will Baptist Church 1660 N. Governor Williams Hwy. Darlington, SC, 29540