Brenda Louise Williams

May 6, 1954 - November 18, 2017

Brenda Louise Williams, affectionately known as “Brent” by her loved ones, was born May 6, 1954 in Sumter, South Carolina. She was the youngest of seven daughters born to the late Sammie and Eliza Anderson. Brenda departed this life on November 18, 2017 at McLeod Health Clarendon Hospital in Manning, South Carolina. She attended Salterstown Elementary, Bates Middle School, Lincoln High School and completed her education at Sumter High School where she graduated in 1972. Brenda was a school bus driver and driver’s aide for Sumter School District #17 for over ten years. During her time with the school district she received multiple award recognitions for exemplary job performance. She enjoyed spending time with her life partner Garry Leroy Nelson as well as her family and friends. She was preceded in death by brothers Joe, George, and James Anderson and sisters Malvenia Tomlin, Hannah McDowell, and Mary Smith. Brenda leaves to cherish precious memories: life partner, Garry Nelson; two devoted daughters, Kimberly Williams Bizzell and Nathalie Brown of North Chesterfield, Virginia; three grandsons whom she held close to her heart, Trevauz Brown, Mason Bizzell, and Shavar Smith; one very special granddaughter, Koryn Brown; five loving sisters: Carrie Anderson, Julia (Elvis) Nelson, Deloris (Lawrence) China, all of Sumter, SC, Eliza Benton of Columbia, SC, and Geneva White of Owings, MD; as well as numerous nephews, nieces, other relatives, and friends. Grandma Brenda, Thank you for your gift of love. She wasn't like the other grandmoms Spoiling kids with sweets, The minute you stepped out of line, That slipper's off her feet! She had many things to say, She had her own opinions, She never was a pushover, The final word was hers, She made her feelings known, All in a caring way. But she was someone we would depend on, You always saw the good in everyone, No matter what they've done. You were always the strength of the family. Now we must let you rest calmly. We say goodbye, As tears roll down our eyes. We know your place in heaven has a good view. You're telling God, I need to keep an eye on a few. We know you will always be in our hearts and minds. So Grandma, We must go, but I'll never forget you're one of a kind. We are going to miss our grandma, More and more each day. We think the world's a sadder place, Since she passed away. Love, Trevauz, Mason, Shavar, and Koryn