Welcome to Williams Funeral Home
We want you to feel comfortable and at home. Our goal is to make our guests, and your guests, feel at home, or at ease. We understand the importance of our role in the celebration of the life of your beloved family member. We continue to pledge our service and support to the community of Sumter and the surrounding areas. We owe these communities a debt of gratitude for their years of trust and support.
We provide this website to you as a way to answer some of your questions about Williams Funeral Home, Inc. and its services. While we view our website as a service to you, we do not consider it a substitute for personal contact and service. So if you have questions you would like to discuss, or there is a way we may assist you, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Mary Lee Fleming Holmes was born on October 23, 1945, in Florence County, South Carolina. On October 7, 2026, she departed this earthly life, leaving behind a legacy of faith, love, service, and laughter that will forever live in the hearts of those who knew and loved her. Mary attended Morris College and devoted her professional life to education, serving as a science teacher until her retirement. Her commitment to teaching and her dedication to the success of her students earned her the... Read More
Bertha Prioleau Hunter, the daughter of the late Elias Prioleau, Sr. and Beulah Oxendine Prioleau, was born on April 4, 1945 in Sumter, South Carolina. She departed this life on Monday, October 12, 2026 in the comfort of her home with her son holding her hand. She was educated in the public schools of Sumter County. Her precious memories will be cherished by her two sons, family and a host of other relatives and friends. Celebration of Life services will be held 2:00 p. m., Saturday,... Read More
Rosa Lee Richardson Strong was born Monday, August 5, 1946, in Dalzell, South Carolina to the late Mr. Henry Richardson and Mrs. Hattie Phillips Richardson. She was the sixth of eight children. She departed this life on October 4, 2026. Mrs. Strong received her elementary and high school education in the neighborhood school, Ebenezer High School, in Dalzell, South Carolina. She graduated in 1964. Shortly after graduation, she went to New York seeking a better life and to continue... Read More
Henry Lee Choice, affectionately known as “Chester” was born on September 24, 1963 in Sumter, South Carolina to the late John Henry Choice and Sallie Mae Pollard Choice. Chester departed this earthly life on October 5, 2026 at Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital, Sumter, South Carolina. He was educated in the public Schools of Sumter County which helped shape the wisdom that he shared with others. From a young age, he discovered a passion for music which would become the heartbeat of his... Read More