It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Rose Merry Bethea of Dillon, South Carolina, born in Florence, South Carolina, who passed away on December 26, 2023, at the age of 78, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Rose Merry Bethea to show support.

She was predeceased by : her husband A. Vic Bethea. She is survived by : her children, Wendy Bethea Carey (Brian) of Spartanburg and Andrew (Andy); her grandchildren, Elizabeth C Self (Taylor), Caroline Carey (John Ewing), Patrick Carey, Nicholas (Nic), Madison Smith (Alec), Philip Bethea and Morgan Oakes (Jackson Bethea); her great grandchildren, Carston Bethea and McKenzie Bethea; her brother Phil Farmer (Beth); her brother-in-law Dr Robert P Bethea (Leslie); and her friend Sally Parham (Tommy). She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to Latta United Methodist Church.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Kannaday's Funeral Home