Mrs. Michelle Harley Colson, 48, of Walterboro, entered into the loving arms of her Savior, Tuesday evening, February 18, 2025, surrounded by her family following a brave battle with breast cancer. Born November 17, 1976, in Charleston, she was the daughter of Tina White Harley and the late Tommy Lee Harley. Following her graduation from Walterboro High School, Class of ’96, she enrolled at Southern Wesleyan College where she received her bachelor’s degree in Addiction Counseling. Her fervent love of helping others was her passion in life. She worked for Pillars4Hope-Colleton where she was a counselor for drug and alcohol addiction. For several years she worked diligently ensuring the seniors of her beloved community received meals through her involvement with Colleton County Council on Aging. Michelle was the center of her family, being the integral part that brought them all together. To her nieces and nephews, she was the aunt that was everything. She dearly loved fishing, the outdoors, traveling to the Great Smokey Mountains, and working in her yards. Michelle lived by the philosophy found in Philippians 4:13, “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” She faced and conquered all of life’s challenges with unwavering faith. Her life as a Christian was evident to all she encountered. She was a member of Walterboro Church of God where she was active in many aspects of the church’s work. At her church, she was Chairperson of the Senior Ministry, active with the Widow’s Ministry, served in the food pantry and had served as a youth leader. Surviving in addition to her mother of Walterboro are: the love of her life for 30 years, Kevin Scott Colson of Walterboro; her children, Ashley Colson (Billy) of Branchville and Scott Colson (Kaylee) of Elloree; brother, Ricky Harley of Walterboro; mother-in-law, Kathy F. Colson of Walterboro; sister-in-law, DeeDee McCubbins (Billy) of Walterboro; brothers-in-law, Larry Colson, Jr. and Raymond Colson, both of Walterboro; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her brother, Timmy Harley; and father-in-law, Larry Colson. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to: Susan G. Komen Foundation, 13770 Noel Road, Suite 801889, Dallas, Texas 75380. Funeral services will be held 1 o’clock, Saturday afternoon, March 1, 2025, at Walterboro Church of God, Jefferies Highway, Walterboro. Interment will follow in Glendale Memorial Cemetery, 2210 Mount Carmel Road, Walterboro. The family will receive friends Saturday morning from 11 o’clock until the hour of service in the church sanctuary. Arrangements by: The Brice W. Herndon And Sons Funeral Homes And Crematory, Walterboro Chapel, 1193 Bells Highway, Walterboro, 843.538.5408. Visit the registry online at: www.briceherndonfuneralhome.com.
