Catherine Fair Obituary
Catherine was the beloved daughter of Reverend Murphy and Earnestine Williams who both preceded her in death, as well as her late brother Murphy Williams, Jr.
Catherine was born and raised in Charleston, South Carolina. She graduated from Bonds-Wilson High School in 1961 where she was a majorette in the marching band. She retired from MUSC as a medical records clerk. After retirement, she became a driver for the Work Release Program. Catherine served as a Senior Missionary at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church until relocating to Georgia with her daughter in 2013.
Catherine had an undeniable zeal for life. She never met a stranger. No matter when and where you saw her, she greeted you with a huge smile and warm welcome. Her hobbies were reading, gardening, cooking, and most of all dancing.
Catherine is survived by her children: Charles Smith, Jr. from Jacksonville, Florida and Carlissa Smith-Baku (Carrington) from Atlanta, GA along with her grandchildren: Cameron, Amber and Carrington Jr., uncle, Wilson Brown and a host of other relatives, and friends.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Alzheimer's Association's Walk to End Alzheimer's: https://rb.gy/718gxl
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Alicia Ellis
October 18, 2024
Ms. Catherine has a special light. She always kept me smiling and dancing. We had wonderful talks on her daughters porch. Her legacy lives on through those who love and cherish.
Naomi Judge
September 13, 2024
I was sorry to hear about the passing of Catherine we worked together for many years at Kmart, she always had a beautiful smile, to the family my deepest condolences may God continue to be with you though your time of sorrow
Monique Aliza Dessaso
September 12, 2024
Watching her with her son Charles on Facebook
Tiffany Russell
September 12, 2024
God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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September 11, 2024
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Jesse Akins
September 11, 2024
I met Ms. Catherine at Country Gardens the first day I brought my mother Ethelle there for adult daycare. As my mother sat down at the table directly across from her, Ms. Catherine gave her a smiling smirk with her fist balled up and said "I´m gonna beat you up!" I was shocked thinking this might not be the right place. But, Mama knew what to do, she scrunched up her face and balled up her fist and pronounced "I´m gonna beat you up!!" I´m thinking man I ain´t got time for no geriatric gang fight I´m going to be late for work!! By the time I returned that afternoon those two shaking fist had formed an inseparable bound. Carlissa and I called them Thelma and Louise often joking about them escaping only to find them down the street confused and lost. lol It amazed me how they could navigate through the fog of dementia and find a close and meaningful friendship. I guess if you let the heart lead the way anything is possible. Well Thelma and Louise aka Slick and Slicker are back together again. Forever Friends. May GODS Grace keep them bound together and never lost. I miss you both.
Stacey Carpenter
September 11, 2024
I did not Know Catherine personally, but felt like I did through Carlissa. We would often talk about the enjoyment she got got from sitting on the porch talking to everyone, her love of dance, the wonderful times at the parties Carlissa threw for her or how she was just a really classy lady. I know Carilssa is a wonderful person and friend and that could only come from loving mother. God bless this family and take care of Catherine in Heaven.
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Bernadette Manns
September 10, 2024
I didn't get to know Ms. Catherine very long, only a year, but she made me feel like I knew her forever. Her smile and loving kindness will be greatly missed. My deepest condolences to all of Ms. Catherine's family and loved ones.
Bernadette Manns
Shelia Rothwell
September 10, 2024
Your heart soon will be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Chandra Desaussure
September 10, 2024
My deepest condolences to the family. Ms. Catherine was always a sweet, caring person. Always kept a smile on her face. She will be greatly missed
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