Dorothy Smith Mcguckin

Dorothy S. McGuckin ,87, passed away peacefully at her home on May 13, 2020. A private graveside service will be held at Old St. Andrew's Church at a future date to be announced.

Dorothy was born January 30, 1933, in Cades, SC, to the late Laurice and Nell Smith . She graduated from Lake City High School and went on to graduate from The Roper School of Nursing . Dorothy was employed by Roper Hospital where she worked for almost 20 years in the operating room, which she thoroughly enjoyed . She was a member of Grace Episcopal Church where she served many years on the Flower Guild and was active in the annual Tea Room.

She is survived by her loving husband of 65 years, Benjamin F. McGuckin, Jr. She is predeceased in death by her oldest daughter, Lisa McGuckin White and is survived by her two daughters, Laura McGuckin Steinhauer, Lynn McGuckin Gates and her son, Ben McGuckin III (Susan); her grandchildren: Caroline (John), Chad (Krissy), Whitney (Brian), Jacqueline, Benjamin and Whitman and great-grandchildren: John, Hudson, Jaylyn, Heidi, Seth and Oakley. She is also survived by her sister, Ernestine Gravely ( Randy) and her brother, Marion Smith (Claudia).

A special thank you to Nicole, Anna, Sandy, Cassandra and all the assistance from Heartland Hospice.

In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to Grace Episcopal Church, 98 Wentworth Street, Charleston, SC 29401.