Emily Ardis Obituary
In loving memory of Emily Ardis of Sumter, South Carolina, who departed this world on October 13, 2025 at the age of 78. Emily leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her husband Wayne Russell Ardis, Sr.; her parents, Wildon Hodge and Ivabell Hudson; her son Wayne Russell Ardis, Jr.; and her siblings, Wildon Gerald Hodge and Lois Ann Hodge.
She is survived by: her daughters, Lynda Denise Bell of Sumter and Beverly Ardis (Angel Blum) of Havelock, NC; her sister Brenda Fontenot (Joe) of New Orleans; her grandchildren, Taylor Tisdale (William), Austin Ardis, Cheyenne Ardis, Hunter Ardis, Brycen Blum and William Ardis; and her great grandchildren, Korie Ann Moore, DanyLyn Moore, Skylynn Ardis, Mia Ahmad and Adora Ahmad.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 18th 2025 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Bullock Funeral Home (1190 Wilson Hall Rd, Sumter, SC 29150). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 18th 2025 at 4:00 PM at the Providence Baptist Church (2445 Old Manning Rd, Sumter, SC 29150). A burial will be held on Saturday, October 18th 2025 at the Providence Baptist Church Cemetery (2445 Old Manning Rd, Sumter, SC 29150).
