Lena Williams Garland

Mrs. Lena Williams Garland, 98, of Easley, wife of the late Bennie Harold Garland, passed peacefully Thursday, August 25, 2016.

 

Born in Habersham County, GA, she was the daughter of the late Dewey Williams and Annie Bertschin Williams.

 

Mrs. Garland was a member of Welcome Missionary Baptist Church in Easley and most recently attended Victory Baptist Church in Easley.   She worked for Judson Mills in Greenville for 20 years before retiring in 1973.   She enjoyed gardening, especially working with flowers.   Mrs. Garland adored her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and only great-great grandchild.

 

In addition to her parents and husband of 67 years, Mrs. Garland was preceded in death by her son-in-law, Joe “Donnie” Matthews; grandson, Steven Matthews; great-granddaughters, Amanda Leigh McJunkin and Lynn Brevard Payne.

 

Mrs. Garland is survived by her son, Samuel Payne (Judy) of Simpsonville; daughters, Betty P. Matthews of Greenville, and Ellen G. Matthews (Roy) of Easley; brother, Rev. Luther Williams; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild.

 

Graveside Service will be Monday, August 29th at 3:00 PM in Robinson Memorial Gardens, 1425 Powdersville Road, Easley with Rev. Greg Phillips officiating.

 

Family will receive friends from 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM prior to the service at Robinson Funeral Home - Powdersville Road, 1425 Powdersville Road, Easley.

 

Mrs. Garland's family would like to thank the staff at NHC HealthCare in Mauldin for all their support and care.

 

Family will be at Roy and Ellen's home.

 

Family has requested donations be made directly to an organization of one's choosing in memory of Mrs. Garland.

 

Condolences may be expressed online at www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com or in person at Robinson Funeral Home-Powdersville Road, which is assisting the family.