Mrs. Virginia Keitt Culler of 536 Burke Road, St. Matthews died on November 13, 2015 at Trident Medical Center, North Charleston, SC.
Virginia, lovingly known as (Gin) to her family and friends, was born July 4, 1954 in Orangeburg County, S.C. to the late Deacon William Keitt, Sr. and Sister Louise Pauling Keitt.
Virginia joined Granger Baptist Church in Elloree at an early age and later joined Mt. Zion AME Church in Creston, SC. She was a faithful member of her church and loved her church family. She was also a member of Stewardess Board #3 and also served as a Missionary.
Virginia was employed at Hamricks sewing room in St Matthews S.C. for over 15 years. She was currently employed at Calhoun County Disability and Special Needs Board until death. She was with them for over 15 years as a Medication Technician, Certified Nursing Assistant and MANDT trainee. She was nominated for Direct Support Professional of the year for 2015 and received other awards throughout her years there. She loved her consumers and her coworkers. Virginia had such a loving and humble spirit. She was also known for her great dishes. She loved to cook, sew and help others.
Virginia was a graduate of Elloree High School Class of 1972.
On March 7, 1977, Virginia was joined in holy matrimony to her first love, Charlie Culler who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by a sister Cora Keitt Brown and a brother John Keitt.
Those left to cherish her fond memories are her son Charles William (Tottianna) Culler of Greensboro, NC; daughter Stephanie Backmon of Orangeburg, SC and adopted daughter Jewel Russell of St. Matthews, SC; Six sisters Lottie Keitt of Elloree, Alma Jean (Nathaniel) Haynes of Orangeburg, Mattie (Andrew) Fogle of Bowman, Evonne (Alexander) Owens, Elizabeth Keitt and Martha Zimmerman of Atlanta, GA; Three brothers William (Mary) Keitt, Jr of Elloree, Lewis Keitt of Baton Rouge, LA, and James (Sadie) Keitt Atlanta, GA; Three sisters-in-law, Betty Culler, Jarlyn Kennedy, and Jeannette Brown. Seven brothers-in-law Jackie Gooden, Henry Gidron, Robert Mitchell, Leroy Mitchell, Randy Mitchell, Dewayne Mitchell, and Glen Mitchell; Six special grand children Mikaela Backmon, Shimiyah Culler, Nyla Webb, Tianna Culler, Negasi Culler and Dametri Robinson; God daughter Elise Riley. Virginia's Best friends were Mamie Tucker and Phyllis Blacks. A Special Supervisor she treated as a son Torrence Davis. She adored her neighbors, the Griddle children who checked on her every day, and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives, friends who will miss Virginia dearly.
Visitation at Williams Funeral Home of Elloree is scheduled from 3:00 to 7:00 PM on Wednesday, November 18, 2015.
Funeral services for Mrs. Culler will be held at 1:00 PM Thursday, November 19, 2015 at Williams Funeral Home Chapel located at 2857 Cleveland Street, Elloree, SC, with Rev. Timothy Taylor officiating. The body will be placed in the chapel for viewing from 12 Noon until the hour of the service.
Friends may call at the residence from 12 to 4:00 PM or the funeral home.