Roma Alexander Stewart Mangum

Mrs. Roma Alexander Stewart Mangum, 90, of Columbia and formerly of Bishopville, passed away Wednesday evening, September 20^th, 2023, while under the care of hospice and surrounded by her loving family.

Mrs. Mangum was the last of many siblings born in the Wysacky Community of Lee County to the late James “Jimmy” Sr. & Minnie Barfield Alexander.  She was a member of Bethlehem United Methodist Church and loved her Lord dearly.  Being a lover of the outdoors, Roma spent much of her time in the sunshine working with her plants and flowers.  For most of her adult life, she worked with McLeod’s Pharmacy, where she was a dedicated employee.

Surviving to continue her legacy are her daughters: Barbara Stewart Brooks, Susan Stewart (David) Baskins, Rene Stewart (Kenny Kelley) Williams, and a stepdaughter, Terri (Jimmy) Starnes; grandchildren: Ty Brooks, Justin (Jill) Brooks, Sharon (Michael) Wingard, Stewart Baskins, Taylor Williams, Seth Apple, Jennifer (Dan) Stewart, Dustin (Taylor) Starnes; and 9 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husbands, James “Jimmy” “Charles Stewart, Sr. and Benny Mangum; a son, James “Jimmy” Charles Stewart, Jr.; and a son-in-law, Walter Mitchell “Mickey” Brooks.

The service to celebrate her life will be conducted at 3 o’clock on Monday afternoon, September 25^th, 2023, from the Bishopville Chapel of Norton Funeral Home with Pastor Denise Seymour officiating.  The family will be welcoming friends for a time a visitation one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Norton Funeral Home & Crematory of Bishopville is honored to be serving the family of Mrs. Mangum.