Dorothy Jane Buckner Murdaugh-Davis

We honor and celebrate the life of Dorothy Jane Buckner Murdaugh Davis, who was born on

January 28, 1939, in Colleton County, and transitioned into eternal rest on January 20, 2026. The

cherished baby girl of the late Walter Buckner and Julia Davis Buckner, Dorothy’s life was

marked by quiet strength, warmth, and enduring love.

Affectionately known as “Dot” and “Jane,” Dorothy was a woman of deep faith whose God-

fearing spirit guided every aspect of her life. At an early age, Dorothy joined St. John Missionary

Baptist Church in Varnville, South Carolina, where her faith took root and remained a guiding

force throughout her life. She received her education in the family-oriented schools of Ruffin,

South Carolina, and as an adult, she earned an honest living through dedicated and purposeful

work as a seamstress, providing for her family with pride and perseverance.

In 1958 Dorothy was united in Holy Matrimony to Edward Murdaugh, Jr. who preceded her in

death, a loss she carried with strength and grace. From this union, three children were born:

daughter Gloria Jane Murdaugh Johnson, who preceded her in death; one son, John (Karen)

Murdaugh of Blythe, Georgia; and daughter, Barbara Ann Murdaugh of Walterboro, South

Carolina. Dorothy was preceded in death by six sisters and five brothers. She was also preceded

in death by one grandson, Valente Rakell Eady.

Dorothy was uplifting, caring, loving, and selfless, always putting others before herself and

offering comfort through both her words and her actions. Her presence brought peace, her

prayers brought strength, and her home was a place of warmth and love. Known as an amazing

cook, she expressed her love through meals prepared with care, gathering family together and

creating memories that will be cherished forever.

She leaves to cherish her loving memory two loving children: John (Karen) Murdaugh and

Barabara Ann Murdaugh, four granddaughters: LaTonya C. Murdaugh of Eastover, South

Carolina; Elanda Murdaugh of Hephzibah, Georgia; Brittany (Justin) Hodges of Columbia,

South Carolina; and Sharla "CeCe" Johnson of Walterboro, South Carolina; three grandsons: Pastor Shon

(Celia) Johnson of Summerville, South Carolina; Jonathan Murdaugh of Martinez, Georgia;

and Len Mathurin, Jr. of Charleston, South Carolina; two brothers, David Buckner of Islandton,

South Carolina and Joseph Buckner of Lodge, South Carolina; one brother-in-law, Henry W.

Murdaugh of Columbia, South Carolina; one son-in-law, H. Tyrone Johnson of Walterboro, SC;

four close friends: Josephine Boatwright, Willie Mae Dix, Janie Edwards, and Carolyn Nelson,

sixteen great-grandchildren, six great-great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.

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