Mrs. Jannie Morris Shealey was born February 10, 1941, to the late John and Virginia Goodwin Morris of Eastover, SC. They later relocated to Gadsden, SC. She departed this life on Thursday, September 23, 2021.
At an early age, Jannie joined St. Phillips A.M.E. Church, in Eastover, SC, where she served faithfully. She was on the Usher Board and provided other services as was required. After marriage, she followed her late husband, Oscar Shealey, to Greater St. Luke Baptist Church, in Columbia, SC. She was an active member and also served on the Usher Board for numerous years until her illnesses.
Jannie was a graduate of Webber High School in Eastover, SC, and attended other schools in Richland County, SC. After graduation, she was employed by S & M Wholesale Distributor in Columbia, SC. While at that company, she was considered a valuable employee, and she was given many accolades. She solicited summer jobs for numerous young people, whom she supervised and helped develop their skills. Her long employment (35 years) was indicative of her conscientiousness. Jannie, also assisted her husband at their grocery store on Tree St. in Columbia, SC, where they gave extensively to the community and fed the hungry.
Jannie was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. Though physically she is no longer with us, her loving and kind spirit will forever live in the hearts and lives of all those who loved and knew her.
She was preceded in death by: her parents, John and Virginia Goodwin Morris; husband, Oscar Shealey; daughter, Sharon V. Shealey; grandson, Dontreyal M. Weathersbee; brothers, John Morris Jr., Richard Morris, Franklin Morris, Roland Morris, and Moses Morris; and sisters, Susie Cole and Emma Stevenson.
Mrs. Jannie Morris Shealey leaves to mourn her passing: daughter, Dorothy M. Hopkins; two granddaughters, Brittany L. Hopkins, RN and Alyssa M. Hopkins; a grandson, Daquan C. Hopkins, all of Columbia, South Carolina; one sister, Henrietta Wilson, of Columbia, South Carolina; two brothers, Dr. Robert E. (Percalee) Morris, of Columbia, South Carolina and Elder Calvin Morris, of Columbia, South Carolina; along with a host of nieces, nephews, sisters-in-law, a brother-in-law, and many relatives, all of whom will miss her dearly.
The Shealy Family, I’m so sorry for your loss. Mrs. Shealy was a very dedicated person in all aspects of her life. She is greatly mssed. Msy God comfort you all during this most difficult time.
The Shealy Family, I’m so sorry for your loss. Mrs. Shealy was a very dedicated person in all aspects of her life. She is greatly mssed. Msy God comfort you all during this most difficult time.
The Shealy’s grocery store was the first Mom and Pop store I knew!! The Shealy’s were nice people and I have never forgotten them!! Condolences to the family 🙏🏽💕
Sorry for your loss, will be praying for your family.
We are so sorry to have heard of Mrs. Shealey’s passing. Our Prayers and Condolences are being sent. Take care.
To Cousin Janie Shelly Family Earth has no sorrow that heaven can not heal. Sending our deepest sympathy and heartfelt condolences. Thomas and Prioleau Family of Sumter SC
David and Sarah Grant & Family Oct 1 2021 Our sincere condolences to the family of cousin Jannie Morris Shealey. To everything there is a season,A time for every purpose under the heaven.this is the time for remembering her and all the times you spent with her,These memories are a precious legacy of her strength and love.
My condolences to the family of Mrs. Shealy, I pray you find solace in the fact that physically she’s gone, but she’s always in your heart. Be Encouraged!!!
My sincere condolences to Shealy and the Morris Family. Aunt Jannie was one of the sweetest people we knew. She had a sweet and gentle spirit, a beautiful woman inside and out. Aunt Jannie, Rest In Peace and in Heaven with our Dad, Grandad and Grand-mom, and our aunts and uncles who have gone to glory before you. You will truly be missed.♥️♥️♥️
For the many years that GOD our heavenly father gave her to us we say, thank you Lord. She will be missed by many. May the GOD of peace comfort you during your time of loss. Precious memories will be ours until we meet again.
Sincere condolences to the family. Please know that you are in our prayers during this difficult and challenging time.
Ms. Jannie was a beautiful soft spoken person. She was truly a testament of what God can do!!! May the Shealy and Morris family know that we
are praying for them during this difficult time.
My heartfelt sympathy and prayers are extended to the family of Mrs. Jannie Morris Shealy.
May God strengthen you and provide you with a measure of peace as you cope with bereavement.
Jannie will always be remembered as a kind, loving person who cared about others.
Sending condolences to the family. I knew Ms. Shealy for many many years. She was such a lovely person. Rip