But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary, and they shall walk, and not faint. Isiah 40:31 Mrs. Dorothy Lee Johnson McAllister, 72, departed this earthly life on Wednesday, November 18, 2020, in her home in Effingham, South Carolina. Dorothy, affectionately called “Dot” by family and friends, was born December 2, 1947, in Florence, South Carolina to the late Virdis Johnson and Sarah Greene Johnson. She attended the public school system in Florence County and was a proud graduate of Wilson High School Class of 1967. Dot was the owner of Economy Carpet Shop in Florence, South Carolina. Dot was a faithful member of Mt. Tabor Baptist church where she served as Church Secretary for over 30 years. Additionally, she served as Choir President, Sunday School Teacher, and Missionary Board Member. In addition to her parents, she was proceeded in death by a son, Kelvin Tremayne McAllister, Sr., siblings, Ernestine McCormick, Otha Lee Johnson, and Dora Skinner. Left to cherish her memories are her devoted husband, Willard “Bug” McAllister of the home, two sons: Willard “Jay R” (Laurenisha) McAllister, Jarius (Bridget) McAllister; eight grandchildren: Kelvin, Jr., Jayla, Hailey, Lauryn, Willard Ethan, Tristan, Kensley, Prince; two brothers: LeGrant (Gladys) Johnson, Bishop Warren (Almeta) Johnson; one sister: Linda Sellers; two brothers-in-law: Wayne (Barbara) McAllister, Ronnie (Julie) McAllister; and one sister-in-law, Reverend Rinda Pringle of Atlanta, GA; one uncle: Rutho Johnson; three aunts: Jessie Mae Brown, Earlie Mae Coleman, Carolene McLaughlin; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends.