SOPHIA C. ENGLISH

A beautiful life came to a peaceful close on Monday, Sept. 14, 2026, when Sophia C. English transitioned into the presence of the Lord, departing this life from the comfort of her home. Born on Jan. 30, 1930, in the close-knit community of Hagood-Horatio, South Carolina, she was the beloved daughter of Roland and Diane Gardener Canty. She was united in marriage to the late Marion English.

Her legacy will be honored by her children, the branches of her family, other relatives and friends.

Celebration of Life Services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in the John Wesley Williams Sr. Memorial Chapel of Williams Funeral Home Inc., 821 N. Williams St., Sumter, with the Rev. Dr. Brenda Davis, officiating.

Burial will follow in Mt. Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery, 9250 Camden Highway 521 North, Rembert.

The family is receiving relatives and friends at the home, 3270 Valencia Drive, Dalzell.

Services directed by the management and staff of Williams Funeral Home Inc., 821 N. Main St., Sumter. Online memorial messages may be sent to the family at williamsfuneralhome@sc.rr.com. Visit us on the web at www.WilliamsFuneralHomeInc.com.