Betty (Smith) Williams

Ms. Betty Smith Williams, 89, of Ridgeland, SC, passed away on November 16, 2025. She was born in Beaufort, SC, on March 31, 1936, to the late Mr. and Mrs. Med and Rita Cook Smith.

Ms. Betty was a devout Christian woman who wanted everyone to know Christ. She loved her family very much. They all knew she loved them, from her children down to her great-great grandchildren. She loved sewing, crocheting, and cooking delicious meals for her family while listening to gospel music.

Left to cherish her memory are her children, Glen Williams (Kathy), Dennis Williams, Sharon Exley (Carter); grandchildren, Carrie Catterton, Paul Williams, Charles LaFleur, Jr., Justin LaFleur, Betty Kendricks, Amanda Seal, Harley Williams, Jimmie Anderson, Jess Martin; great grandchildren, Avery, Brooke, Caitlin, Madison, Gracie, Wyatt, Ana, Savannah, Hunter, Kyler, Dakota, Caleb, Evan, Jayden, Kaylee, Nathan; great-great grandchildren, Skila, Bennett, and Reese.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, the love of her life, John Span Williams; two daughters, Rita Anderson, Brenda Wintersteen; great grandsons, John Henry Criss and Daniel Williams, Jr.

Funeral Services will be held at Vaigneur Funeral Home, 6802 Tillman Road, Ridgeland, SC, on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at 11:00 am. A burial will follow in Ridgeland Cemetery. A visitation will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

Memorial donations may be made to Faith Baptist Church, 1610 Grays Highway, Ridgeland, SC  29936.

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