Ms. Sharon Williams Obituary in Orangeburg at Simmons Funeral Home

Obituary For Ms. Sharon Williams

Memorial services for Ms. Sharon J. Williams, 67, of Columbia, SC, will be held Friday, June 5, 2020 from 6:00pm -8:00pm at Simmons Funeral Home Chapel, 2868 Columbia Road, Orangeburg, SC. Masks are required to gain entry to the funeral home.

Ms. Sharon Williams , the daughter ofthe late Claude Farmer and Metabeth Starks Farmer, was born on October 20, 1952 in Louisville, Kentucky. She entered eternal rest on Tuesday, June 2, 2020 following a brief illness.

She attended Loretta High School in Louisville, KY and later graduated from Spaulding College.

At an early, she professed her faith in Jesus Christ and joined First Congregational Methodist Church. She later joined St. Paul Baptist Church once she moved to Orangeburg, SC, where she served faithfully as a missionary, President of the First Lady Ministry and Vice-President of the Pastor’s Aide Ministry.

Sharon loved to shop with her daughter, Kristin. She loved clothes, and she enjoyed traveling. She spent much of her time studying God’s word and diligently seeking him. She is survived by her daughter, Kristin Williams of the home; future son-in-law, Kyle Slay; one sister, Inga (Stanley) Bush of Louisville, KY;a very special friend, Edna (Wilbur) Simmons of Williston, SC; and a host of other loving relatives and dear friends.

Visitation will be held Sunday, June 7, 2020 at G.C. Williams Funeral Home, 1935 W Broadway, Louisville, KY, with interment to follow Monday, June 8, 2020 in Eastern Cemetery, Jeffersonville, IN.

Friends may call Simmons Funeral Home and Crematory of Orangeburg, SC.

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Farewell and God speed to my former classmate. May the perpetual light shine upon her. Meg Lyons Dixon

To the Simmons Family,
I am deeply sadden by the loss of Sharon. We both attended Stephen Foster Elementary School together and her family and my family were very good friends.
I remember the last time I ran into Sharon was in the Oxmoor Mall, Lou'KY.and her daughter was with her. Yes we loved the malls!
I will say goodbye to Sharon for the last time on Sun 6/7/2020.
I hope you feel surrounded by much love.
Jannene Winstead Louisville, KY

Kristian, I am so sorry to hear of you mother's passing. I will keep you in my prayers. Love, Joyce Battiste

Kristian, We are so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. We send our deepest condolences. We pray that the Lord will give you and your family comfort and peace. Love, John and Janet Fields

R.I.P./S.I.P. Aunt Sharon

I WAS A CLASSMATE OF SHARON'S AND MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY ON HER PASSING. I RECALL HER AS BEING A VERY JOYFUL, VIBRANT PERSON. REST IN PEACE SHARON. LaSita EALOM

A beautiful dedicated soul to the ministry. May God continue to comfort your hearts as she is in His presence!

With our deepest sympathy may god comfort the family in this time difficult times. Santee Family Medical Center

I was so very sorry learn of Sharon's passing. I went to Loretto High School with her, and she was planning to come to our 50th reunion in a few months. I spoke with her just a few months ago. May she rest in peace. Diane

Kristian, since your move to Columbia we have missed both you and Sharon on our street! So strange to not see both of you walking the dog and talking in the phone! Needless to say l was shocked to hear of your Mothers untimely death! My sincere sympathy to you and other family members in the loss of someone so dear to you! She is now in God's loving arms! God Bless You Always, love Joyce Rheney