Carolyne Williams

1947 - 2022

Carolyne Williams
July 9, 2022
Barnwell, South Carolina - Mrs. Carolyne Sailors Williams, age 75, passed away on the morning of Saturday, July 9th, 2022 in Columbia, South Carolina.
Mrs. Williams was born to Thomas A. & Velma Sailors on March, 13, 1947 in Wetumpka, Alabama. She moved to South Carolina and graduated from Ninety Six High School. She furthered her education at Winthrop College where she received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education, continued at the University of South Carolina with a Masters in Counseling as well as becoming an Educational Specialist in Administration with a concentration in Finance.
Mrs. Williams was employed by the Barnwell School District 45 from 1975-2008. She was a teacher from 1970-1975, an Assistant Principal from 1975-1977, Principal from 1977-1990, Assistant Superintendent from 1990-2003, and Superintendent from 2003 until her retirement in 2008.
Mrs. Williams' love and commitment to Barnwell has made an impact on the community that will continue for years to come. She dedicated her life to making Barnwell a better place.
She has been on the board of the Chamber of Commerce in Barnwell County since 1999 and Chairperson since 2018. She has served on the following boards and committees: Williston Presbyterian Church, Community Bank and Trust Board, USC Salk Leadership Center, Director of Summer Feed Program for Barnwell County, Barnwell County Beautification Committee, National Association of Female Executives, Southeastern Association of School, Colleges and University Staffing, SC Association of School Administrators, American Association of School Administrators and The State Board of Education where she served as Chairperson.
Mrs. Williams joined the Animal Advocates organization in 2005. She served on the Board of Directors and has been an officer for several years. The protection and care of animals has always been her passion. She was a driving force on the grant team as well as the fostering program at Allendale Correctional. Her dedication has enabled Animal Advocates to acquire funding to help thousands of animals be rescued, exit kill shelters and be adopted into loving homes.
Mrs. Williams exhibited her strong Christian faith throughout her life and strived to set an example of love and compassion in all she did. She was an active member of the Williston Presbyterian Church.
Mrs. Williams is survived by lifelong devoted friends John Creech and Caroline Bedingfield and children Mary-Walter and Trey of Columbia, SC; her nephew Tommy (Jennifer) Sailors of St. Marys, GA and their children Katie (Patrick) Steck of Austin, TX, Sarah (Gabe) Sainz of Austin, TX and Harris Sailors of St. Marys, GA; her stepdaughter Kimberly Williams (Gregg) Corley of Yulee, FL and son Alex Sorenson of St. Petersburg, FL; her stepson Marshall Burns (Andrea) Williams, III of Irmo, SC and children Brandon Williams of Daytona Beach, FL, Danielle Williams of Jacksonville, FL, and Reese Williams of Aiken, SC; her sister-in-law Ann Williams (Jim) Groton of Atlanta, GA, her brother-in-law Charles (MacLean) Williams Jr. of Orangeburg, SC. Along with her parents, Mrs. Williams joins her husband Marshall Burns William Jr., her brothers Thomas A. Sailors Jr. and Frank Sailors, and her sisters-in-law Karen Williams and Mary Ashley Gardner in heaven.
A funeral service will be held for Mrs. Williams at 10 am on Thursday, July 14, 2022 at Williston Presbyterian Church in Williston, SC with Pastor Doug Blaikie presiding. The service will be Live-Streamed on our Official Folk Funeral Home - Live Stream Facebook page. A private family burial will be held. Memorial contributions may be made in Mrs. Williams' honor to The Animal Advocates P.O. Box 1924, Barnwell, SC 29812 or the Williston Presbyterian Church, Music Department, P.O. Box 391, Williston, SC 29853.
Folk Funeral Home Inc. and Crematory is assisting the family with arrangements. Visit our on-line registry at www.folkfuneralhome.com.