Peggy Williams

Mrs. Peggy Jean Alford Williams, age 60, of Loris entered into eternal rest Sunday, February 7, 2010, after faithfully loving and serving her Lord and Savior for a lifetime. She went home to be with Him surrounded by her family.
Mrs. Williams was born September 12, 1949, in Mullins, SC, a daughter of Mrs. Betty Jo Alford and the late R. A. Alford. She graduated from Aynor High School in 1967 and Winthrop College in 1971, receiving a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education. Mrs. Williams went on to further her education and received her Master's Degree in Education from the University of South Carolina in 1976. She also achieved thirty hours beyond her Master's Degree, obtaining her Educational Specialist Degree in Administration.
Mrs. Williams faithfully served Horry County Schools for 34 years and was a finalist twice for Horry County Schools' Teacher of the Year. She taught various grades throughout her teaching career, but primarily taught seventh and eighth grade Mathematics and Algebra I at Green Sea-Floyds Middle/High School. Mrs. Williams also served as a mentor to other teachers, helping coach and guide them in the best instructional/curricular practice.
Mrs. Williams was a devoted member of Pleasant Meadow Baptist Church, serving on many committees at the church and playing the piano when needed. She taught the Adult Ladies I Sunday School Class, sang in the church choir, and was very active in the Women's Missionary Union. Currently, she was the WMU Coordinator for the Waccamaw Baptist Association and the former Vice-President for the South Carolina WMU. Mrs. Williams was also a member of the Daylily Red Hatters Club, the United Daughter's of the Confederacy, and the Bridge Club of Loris.
Mrs. Williams was predeceased by her husband, Johnny Larue Williams, to whom she was married on June 24, 1973, for 25 years. She was also predeceased by her father, R.A. Alford, and her father-in-law, J.D. Williams.
Mrs. Williams was a beloved and devoted wife, mother, daughter, sister, "Mimi," daughter-in-law, sister-in-law, and friend.
Survivors include her mother, Betty Jo Alford of Galivants Ferry; her mother-in-law, Pauline Williams of Loris; her two daughters, Anita Williams Huggins and her husband Dr. Terrill Huggins of Charleston, SC; and Alicia Williams Anderson and her husband Andy of Myrtle Beach; one sister, Brenda Joan (Nan) Jenerette and her husband Jack of Aynor; one brother, Randy Alford and his wife Dr. Siena Alford of Conway; her three precious grandchildren: Jenna Grace Huggins, John Ashyr Huggins, and Emerson Rose Huggins all of Charleston, SC.
The family received friends Tuesday, February 9, 2010, from 5:00 until 8:00 PM at Ward Funeral Home in Loris.
A service to celebrate the life of Mrs. Williams will be held Wednesday, February 10, 2010, at 3:00 PM from the Pleasant Meadow Baptist Church with the Rev. Rocky Gregory officiating. Burial will follow in the Pleasant Meadow Baptist Church Cemetery.
Memorials may be sent to the Pleasant Meadow Baptist Church WMU, 937 Green Sea Rd. S., Loris, SC 29569 or to Gideons International, P.O. Box 93, Loris, SC 29569.
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Ward Funeral Home of Loris, 756-9273, is serving the Williams family.