MARY LEE FLEMING HOLMES

Mary Lee Fleming Holmes was born on Oct. 23, 1945, in Florence County, South Carolina. On Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026, she departed this earthly life, leaving behind a legacy of faith, love, service and laughter that will forever live in the hearts of those who knew and loved her.

Mary attended Morris College and devoted her professional life to education, serving as a science teacher until her retirement. Her commitment to teaching and her dedication to the success of her students earned her the distinguished honor of Teacher of the Year three times. Through her work as an educator, she made a lasting impact on generations of students and helped shape the lives of those entrusted to her care. Beyond the classroom, Mary was a woman of faith and service. She participated in productions at Sumter Little Theatre.
Her memories will be cherished by her children, siblings and a host of other relatives and friends.

Celebration of Life services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026, at R.E. Davis School, 345 Eastern School Road, Sumter, with District Elder Dr. Marie Johnson, pastor of The Cathedral of Grace Apostolic Church, Covington, Georgia, presiding, and home pastor and eulogist Pastor Sallie Lakin of Unity Evangelistic Church, Eastover, South Carolina.

Interment will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 19, 2026, in Florence National Cemetery.

The family will receive relatives and friends at the home of her daughter, 4310 Canova Drive, Florence, South Carolina.

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.