With deepest sorrow we at Henryhand Funeral Home regret to announce the passing of Sameka Lacresia Patterson, 45, of Lexington, SC, formerly of Salters, SC, who passed away on Sunday, June 23, 2024.

~ Life Reflections ~

Sameka Lacresia Patterson departed this life Sunday, June 23, 2024. She was the oldest of her four siblings  and daughter of Barbara Williams. Sameka was born on March 3, 1979. She was preceded in death by her brother, Keon Oshea Patterson.

At an early age Sameka accepted Christ and was a member of Bethel A.M.E. Church, her home Church, where her faith and strength was bolstered .

Sameka was educated in the public schools of Williamsburg County and graduated from CEM High School in 1997. She was employed at the United States Postal Service for many years. Before her service was unfortunately halted, but undeterred, Sameka found her place as a valued, affectionate and loved foster mother for over 15 years. Sameka is survived by countless youths of all ages.

Through life, Sameka really loved and enjoyed shopping, decorating and giving.  She was passionate about seeing everyone around her happy.

Loved ones left to cherish her memories are: three sons, Selvin Patterson, Quentin Patterson and Christian Patterson of Lexington, SC; her mother, Barbara Williams of Salters, SC; her fathers, Samuel Miller of Georgetown, SC and Daniel (Towanda) Williams, Sr. of Greeleyville, SC; three sisters, Demetria (Lavern) Bluefort of Florence, SC, Shanequa Miller of Charleston, SC and Sherelle (Freeman) Singleton of Conway, SC; one brother, Daniel Williams Jr. of Salters, SC; four nieces, Lanylah Williams, Tylar Bluefort, Gracelyn Williams, and Gabrelle Singleton; two nephews, Gavin Singleton and Lavern Bluefort Jr; close friend, Wanda Saunders; along with a host of other relatives and friends.

The family is receiving friends and family at 20 Robin Drive, Salters, SC.

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