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Obituary For Mrs. Lettie G. Felder
Memorial services for Mrs. Lettie G. Felder, 78, of St. Matthews, SC, will be held 3:30pm, Sunday, June 22, 2025, at New Vision Fellowship Church, 1852 Joe Jeffords Hwy, Orangeburg, SC.
Mrs. Felder passed away Sunday, June 15, 2025, at MUSC Health, Orangeburg.
Lettie Julia Govan-Felder, daughter of the late William S. and Easter Jones Govan was born on March 8, 1947, in Orangeburg, South Carolina. She peacefully entered into eternal rest on Sunday, June 15, 2025.
Lettie Julia Govan-Felder’s educational journey began at Christ the King Catholic School, Orangeburg County. She received her high school diploma within two years of entering high school, graduating in 1964 from Wilkinson High School. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree with honors in Sociology/Criminal Justice Administration, Magna Cum Laude, Claflin University in 2006 with Presidential Academic Awards 2004 – 2006. Her professional career began at the Department of Social Services, Amblers Industries Inc., Rotron Inc., Hughes Air Craft, and CASA Family Systems. Upon her retirement, Lettie volunteered at The Reginal Medical Center. Lettie was a staunch advocate for those affected by domestic violence and utilized her time to educate families about her cause.
Lettie Julia Govan-Felder was a loving and God-fearing woman. She was a faithful member at New Vision Fellowship Church in Orangeburg, South Carolina where she loved singing.
Our beloved Lettie was preceded in death by her parents, William S. and Easter Jones Govan and her husband, Leroy Clay Felder, Jr.
She leaves to cherish a loving and devoted family that includes one daughter, Teal (Daniel) Ryant, three sons, Ray (Cynthia) Felder, Corey Felder and Tommie Felder all of Orangeburg, South Carolina. 10 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, and a special cousin Betty Horne Flowers, Augusta, Georgia and an abundance of other relatives and friends who will miss her deeply but remembered forever.
There will be no public viewing.
Family and friends may call Simmons Funeral Home and Crematory of Orangeburg.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.simmonsfuneralhome.com
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My sincere condolences to the Felder family! May God comfort your hearts.
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May the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, be with her family and friends in this time of mourning. We will all miss her, but will find strength in knowing she was part of our life's journey. Peace and love
Sending prayers, my condolences, and healing hands to the family. She was a great woman to all. To the woman who helped convince her granddaughter to give me a Jr and who was always sending me a sweet potato pie every thanksgiving since i met her.
"Sending healing prayers and comfort during this tough time." Owner and staff of Alexander's Golden Starr Community Care Home! Santee, SC💕
Praying for Teal Ryant and the Felder family during this time. Remember, earth has no sorrow that heaven can not heal. God strength and peace rest upon you is my prayer for you and your family.
Joe Chester
The Wilkinson High School class of 1964, wishes Lettie's family our sympathies, she was a fun and enjoyable classmate and participated in activities with us after graduation, she will truly be missed. May God continue to comfort you during this time.
Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.
