Rachel Watford's obituary , Passed away on August 29, 2025 in Lamar, South Carolina

Rachel Watford

March 14, 1936 - August 29, 2025 (89 years old)

Lamar, South Carolina

Rachel Watford's obituary , Passed away on August 29, 2025 in Lamar, South Carolina

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Rachel Watford

March 14, 1936 - August 29, 2025 (89 years old)

Lamar, South Carolina

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Rachel Watford Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Rachel Watford of Lamar, South Carolina, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Rachel left this world on August 29, 2025 at the age of 89, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Ernest Hazel Windham and Edna Rilla Windham; and her husband Benjamin Larand Watford Jr.. She is survived by: her children, Sheila Watford Petty (Mark) of Florence, Kevin Benjamin Watford (Alison) of Sumter, Kyle Ernest Watford (Angie) of Clemson, Wes Petty of Warner Robbins, Sam Watford and Lindy Watford of Sumter; Lou Adams, Erin Drew, Caurine Mouzon and Benjamin Watford.

Memorials may be made to Newman Swamp School Building Fund C/O Sherry Rollins, 937 Windhamtown Rd, Lamar, SC 29069, or Lee Academy, 630 Cousar Street, Bishopville, SC 29010, or Lamar United Methodist Church, PO Box 555, Lamar SC 29069.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Belk Funeral Home



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Sep 01

Visitation

Belk Funeral Home - Lamar
217 E Main St, Lamar, SC 29069

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Sep 02

Funeral service

Lamar United Methodist Church
103 N Darlington Ave, Lamar, SC 29069

Tue

Sep 02

Burial

Lamar Town Cemetery

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