Caroline Williams Plyler, wife of John Plyler, died November 22, 2018. A service of worship and remembrance will be held 2:00 PM Thursday, December 27, 2018 in the Charles Ezra Daniel Chapel on the campus of Furman University. Visitation will be before the service from 1:00-1:45 PM in the chapel’s Garden Room.
Caroline was born October 8, 1936 in Summerville, SC, the daughter of John V. and Zadee Shuler Williams. She completed high school in Springfield, SC before attending the University of South Carolina from which she graduated in 1957. She later earned her Masters of Education from Winthrop University. She was an early childhood educator and especially enjoyed teaching children to read. Her first job was teaching first grade in Beaufort, SC.
Caroline and John married in 1959, and Caroline taught first grade and kindergarten in different cities as the family moved to follow John’s work.
Caroline is survived by John, her husband for almost 60 years; her daughter, Sharon Besley; her son, John Plyler III; two grandchildren, Will Besley and Caroline Besley; and a sister, Marguerite Andrews. She was predeceased by her parents; a son, Bill Plyler; a brother, Dr. Fred Williams; and a son-in-law, Bill Besley.
Caroline often spoke of her extended family and friends, and would want you to know that she loved you and that each of you contributed to the happy life she enjoyed.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Caroline Williams Plyler Scholarship, c/o Furman University Development Office, 3300 Poinsett Highway, Greenville, SC 29613; or to the charity of one’s choice.
Arrangements by Mackey Funerals and Cremations at Century Drive, 864-232-6706.
