Magilee (Davis) Thompson

Bennettsville, SC

Magilee Davis Thompson, age 92 of Bennettsville, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at McLeod Hospice House.

Magilee was born December 29, 1933, in Chesterfield County. She was a daughter of the late Sylvester and Edith Frasier Davis. Magilee worked many years as an administrative assistant. She was employed at the Marlboro County Sheriff’s Office from 1953-1956. After leaving the sheriff’s office, she worked for the next forty-seven years in healthcare. Magilee worked for Marlboro General Hospital and Lindsay Street Family Medicine. Magilee was a faithful member of Bethel United Methodist Church where she served the church in many capacities throughout her life. Magilee was also a member of the Red Hat Society. Most of all, Magilee loved and cherished her family. She loved being a mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Magilee’s greatest times were those spent surrounded by the ones she loved.

In addition to her parents, Magilee was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Thompson; a son, Timothy Thompson; brothers, John Davis and Donald Davis; and sisters, Shirley McCallum and Miriam Ayers.

Magilee is survived by her daughter, Sharon Thompson of Columbia; grandchildren, Jonathan Helms (Christy) of Bennettsville and Adam Helms (Catherine Lynn Lewis) of Columbia; great grandchildren, Lacey Helms, Dutton Helms, Kaylee Sheppard, and Waylon Sheppard all of Bennettsville; several nieces, nephews, and other extended family members also survive.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at 2:00 P.M. at Burroughs Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow the service in Sunset Memorial Park.

A time of visitation will be held one hour prior to the service beginning at 1:00 P.M. at Burroughs Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Magilee’s honor to Bethel United Methodist Church.

Online condolences can be made to the family at www.bfhbennettsville.com.

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