MARIE ENGLISH SPANN

Marie “Jean” English Spann, 68, transitioned peacefully to her eternal rest after a long illness early Sunday, July 7, 2024, at Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital in Sumter. She was born in Lee County on Feb. 17, 1956, the oldest daughter of the late Minnie Ree English and Willie Johnson.

Marie was affectionately called “Jean” by her family and friends. She was educated in Lee County public schools, and at an early age, she attended Mt. Olive AME Church, Woodrow.

Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 13, 2024, in the John Wesley Williams Sr. Memorial Chapel of Williams Funeral Home Inc., 821 N. Main St., Sumter, with the Rev. Dr. R. L. Brown, pastor of Mt. Olive AME Church, officiating.

The family is receiving relatives and friends at the home, 5040 Camden Highway Lot B35, Dalzell.

Services directed by the management and staff of Williams Funeral Home Inc., 821 N. Main St., Sumter.

Online messages may be sent to the family at williamsfuneralhome@sc.rr.com. Visit us on the web at www.WilliamsFuneralHomeInc.com.