A Graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, April 17, 2020 at Woodlawn Cemetery in Columbia for Shirley Jean Wooten, 94, of Columbia, who passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2020 at her residence.

As a long-time resident of Marion County, Shirley was an avid gardener and a gourmet cook. She was loved by her many friends, and they appreciated her dry wit. Many will remember her from her days working at the Columbia Library and later Citizens Bank. She was a faithful member of First United Methodist Church in Columbia.

She was preceded in death by Parents, Ronald Johnson, Sr. & Lena Johnson; two Sisters, Jerry Kennedy, June Richardson; and one Brother, Ronald Johnson, Jr.

She is survived by her Husband of 71 years, John Wooten, Jr., of Columbia; one Daughter, Jena Wooten Beifus (Mike) of River Ridge LA; one Son, John Wooten, III (Stacy) of Lumberton; and one Sister, Dot Knotts of Carriere.

Pallbearers will be Bobby Armstrong, Charlie Strickland, Steve Pittman, Jim Robbins, John Harvey, and Hal Kittrell. Honorary pallbearers will be the First United Methodist Church's Men's Bible Class.

Hathorn Funeral Home in Columbia is in charge of the arrangements. Family and friends may sign an online guestbook at www.hathornfuneralhome.com.