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Furman Williams Obituary
Charleston - Furman Ivey Williams, wife of Byron Williams, M.D. died following a brief illness Saturday, January 4, 2020.
Funeral services for Mrs. Williams will be held at 10 a.m. in Grace Church Cathedral, 98 Wentworth St., Charleston, SC on Saturday, January 11, 2020. The family will receive friends at a reception following the service in Hanahan Hall at the Cathedral. Burial will follow the reception at 3 p.m. in the Williams Family Cemetery, 7061 Capitol Way, Springfield, SC 29146.
She was born in Greenville, SC and was the daughter of Frances Webster Ivey Ullery and Jasper West Ivey, and step-daughter of Richard Anderson Ullery.
She is survived by her husband, W. Byron Williams, M. D. of Charleston, SC, son Charles Rivers (Chris) Stone, Jr., (Heather Neal Stone), grandson Benjamin Neal Stone, and granddaughter Addison Ivey Stone of Greenville. SC, her brother David West Ivey, D.D.S., (Audrey Nettles) of Summerville, SC and nieces Megan Ivey Pitts, Madelyn Ivey Perry, and Morgan Leigh Ivey. Also surviving are two step-daughters, Mayfield Williams Brusca (Michael) of Lambertville, NJ, and Catherine Nichols Williams of Charleston, SC, and step-grandchildren Henry Harris Brusca, and Tyler Ann Brusca of Lambertville, NJ, sisters-in-law Janet Williams Hafner (Jack) of Townville, SC, and Rebekah Williams Beaman (Dan) of Charleston, SC.
Mrs. Williams was a graduate of Columbia College and a former employee of Wachovia Bank, Charleston, SC.
Memorials may be made to: Grace Church Cathedral, 98 Wentworth Street, Charleston, SC 29401, or Bishop Gadsden Resident's Assistant Fund, or Bishop Gadsden Employee Appreciation Fund at Bishop Gadsden Episcopal Retirement Community, 1 Bishop Gadsden Way, Charleston, SC 29412.
Folk Funeral Home, Inc. and Crematory, Williston, SC is assisting the family with arrangements. Visit our on-line registry at www.folkfuneralhome.com.
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Heather Dawson md
February 29, 2020
Dear friend and colleague Byron a big hug to you at this time life is very different now .thank you for being a faithful husband and supportive caregiver to your dear wife she was blessed to have you at her side thankyou for sharing the amazing journey you had with Ivey over the years the final journey was rough but you both did it God bless you dear sir and we celebrate Ivey s entry into the glorious kingdom of. god the final destination to all who belive thank you Jesus
Denis Keyes
January 9, 2020
Dear Byron -
Please accept my sincere sympathy and condolences on the loss of beautiful Furman. She was a lovely woman whose delicate beauty was inspiring. Thinking of you and your family.
With deepest sympathy,
Denis Keyes
Tom Marchant
January 9, 2020
I had the pleasure of knowing Furman during our days at Greenville High School in the late 1950's. Always the 'attractive one', she will be remembered as friendly and engaging.
I consider it a privilege to have known her. My sympathy to Byron and the family.
Respectfully,
Tom Marchant+
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Pawleys Island, SC 29585
Ann Hurd Fralix
January 9, 2020
Such a classy lady, a wonderful friend and compassionate person. Furman will be missed by many.
Donna and Henry Rollins
January 9, 2020
Love and prayers are with you Ronnie and your family at this sad time.
Elizabeth (Liz) Boyles
January 9, 2020
A lot of sparkle left this world. We had such fun when we worked together. Prays for comfort for the family.
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