With deepest sorrow we at Henryhand Funeral Home regret to announce the passing of Lillie Mae Williams, 95, of Kingstree, SC, who passed away on Sunday, July 6, 2025.

LIFE REFLECTIONS

For I am now ready to be offered and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight I have finished my course, I have kept the faith; Henceforth, there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that time.; and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.     2 Timothy 4:6-8

Lillie Mae McCrea Williams, began her journey in life when she was born on June 10, 1930 in Kingstree, South Carolina to the late John McCrea and Anna Maria Scott McCrea. She entered into eternal rest on Sunday, July 6, 2025.

Ms. Lillie, called by many, grew up as a loving and caring person. She loved to cook, travel and sew.

Later in life, Ms. Lillie moved to Hallandale, Florida, where she met and married the late Sharper Williams. They relocated to Carver Ranches, where they joined Gethsemane Baptist Church, and gave their lives to Christ. They moved their membership to Central Missionary Baptist Church where Lillie was faithful and a devoted servant of God. She worked in the Church and out of the Church.

She was employed at Humana Biscayne Medical Center in North Miami Beach Florida as a Certified Nursing Assistant and an EKG Technician for over 30 years.

Lillie loved God first and then her family. She enjoyed family gatherings, sharing things that would help others, encouraged others, loved and cared for others and was a giving person.

She was preceded in death by: her mother and her father; five brothers and two sisters.

She leaves to cherish her fondest memories: a son, Samuel McCrea (Esther) of Lake City, SC; a daughter, Dell Murray (Melvin) of Kingstree, SC; a sister, Teaner Burgess of Kingstree, SC; four grandchildren, Russell Murray (Tara), Latoya Anderson (Eddie), Sammie Jr., and Samantha; six great grandchildren, and three great-great grandchildren; a future granddaughter-in-law; a daughter like her own, Carrie Johnson (Willie); a special young man that loved her dearly, Michael Powell; a host of nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews and cousins; a sister-in-law, Louise Williams of West Park, FL; and her church family.

"May the work she's done, speak for her." These words epitomizes the life and labor of Ms. Lillie. He truly was appointed and anointed to serve God, her family, her community and her church, with the utmost dedication, love and respect in helping others.

The family will be receiving friends and family at 109 Hilltop Street, Kingstree, SC.

All arrangements and professional services have been entrusted to Henryhand Funeral Home of Kingstree, SC. 843-354-2292.