Dorothy Buck Chestnut: Conway

1934 – 2021

     Dorothy “Dot” Buck Chestnut of Conway passed away on Thursday, Nov. 25, at Compass Post Acute Rehab in Conway following an illness. She was 87.

     Born Feb. 2, 1934 in Whiteville, she was the daughter of the late Austin Buck and the late Georgie Grice Buck. Mrs. Dorothy was a loving homemaker and of the Baptist faith.

     Survivors include her son, Joseph Chestnut and wife Laurie of Conway; a daughter, Patricia Lynn Herring and husband Darby of Loris; daughter-in-law Deloris Chestnut of Longs; her five loving grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

     In addition to her parents, Mrs. Chestnut was predeceased by her husband, Austin Mack Chestnut; a son, Homer M. Chestnut; and five brothers and sisters.

     Funeral services were held at 4 p.m. Monday, Nov. 29, at Hardwick Memorial Chapel with Pastor Andy Bell officiating. Committal services were private.

     In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to Mt. Leon Baptist Church, 9801 South Hwy. 905, Longs, SC 29568.

     A guest register is available here.