Edith Workman

LANCASTER, SC ~ Mrs. Edith Summers Workman, age 88, passed away September 6, 2025. She was born July 24, 1937, in Lancaster, SC, a daughter of the late Avery Leland Summers and the late Annie Louise Threatt Summers and was the loving wife of Coleman Eugene "Gene" Workman. Mrs. Workman enjoyed reading, cooking, and coloring (adult coloring books, including a Bible). Family was most important to her, and she loved them all dearly, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Mrs. Workman was a faithful member of White Springs Baptist Church where she served as Sunday School teacher, WMU Director, and taught Discipleship Training.

Mrs. Workman is survived by her husband of 70 years, Gene Workman; four sons, David Workman (Diane), Phil Workman (Teresa), Danny Workman (Lynne), and Steve Workman (Amy); eight grandchildren, Danya Knight (Trey), Nikki Sellers (Josh), Neil Workman, Jake Workman (Halie), Jordan Workman (Allison), Kasey Rabon (Jonathon), Daniel Workman, and Matt Mize; thirteen great grandchildren, Justin Knight (Natalie), Natalie Knight, Adam Knight, Pressley Knight, Anderson Workman, Harper Workman, Carter Workman, Victoria Workman, Jackson Sellers, Gabriel Caskey, Abram Caskey, Harvey Mize, and Mya Mize; two great-great grandchildren, Maxie Knight and Miller Knight; four sisters, Peggy Stout, Judy Dingler, Carolyn Summers, and Toni Flynn; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Avery and Louise Summers; and brother, Robert Summers.

The Celebration of Life Service for Mrs. Workman will be 3:00 pm Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at White Springs Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. Lynn Hough, Rev. Roger Anders, and Rev. Mike Hammond. Burial will follow at Lancaster Memorial Park.

The family will receive friends from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm, one hour prior to the service, in the church family life center. In lieu of flowers, for those who wish, the family has requested that memorial contributions be made to White Springs Baptist Church, 1249 Grace Ave., Lancaster, SC 29720.

The family would like to extend special thanks to her caregivers, Johnnie-Sue Hartman and Nikki Catoe.

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