Lydia Holbrook Williams, 63, slipped away peacefully into heaven with her family by her side on Wednesday, September 4, 2019.
Lydia, known as “Lollie” to her four beloved grandchildren Banks, Locke, Holbrook and Heston, celebrated every inch of life around her. Born in Washington, DC to the late Mr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Holbrook, Sr., she was a magic-maker, master chef, pianist, poet, storyteller, selfless listener, Christmas elf, miracle worker, community leader, philanthropist, art lover, problem solver, love letter writer, calligrapher, world traveler, book enthusiast, animal rescuer, memory maker, wife, mother, sister, aunt, and friend extraordinaire. She knew no limits on love, acceptance, grace, and wisdom.
She attended Oglethorp University and Brenau Women’s College and was a devoted member of Phi Mu Sorority. She was an avid volunteer and board member with animal rescue organizations throughout the state of South Carolina. With her creative spirit, Lydia successfully owned and operated Scarlet’s Closet boutique for many years in Summerville, SC as well as becoming a fixture working at Invitation Station in Columbia.
Lydia was the inspiration behind the best-selling children’s book The Lollie Tree written by her daughter Whitney. She truly was our Lollie, the roots and strength of our family. She was extraordinary in her awareness that life and love are best shown in the details.
She leaves behind the love of her life, Paul David Williams, and what she considered her greatest gifts: her children, Whitney Williams McDuff (Jimmy) of Charleston, Hunter Thomas Williams (Sarah) of Lexington, Preston David Williams (Carly) of Atlanta. Also surviving are her brother, Thomas A. Holbrook Jr (Jeanne) of Big Canoe, GA,; sister, Leslie Ann Holbrook of Dallas, GA; and her nephew, Airman Mason Wesley Goodroe, USAF, of Wichita, KS.
The family encourages the celebration of this treasured wife, mother, sister, daughter, aunt, friend and Lollie on Monday, September 9, at 2:00 p.m. at Dunbar Funeral Home, Devine Street Chapel, 3926 Devine Street Columbia SC 29205. Visitation will be from 1:00 until 1:45 p.m. prior to the service and briefly following at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to Pawmetto Lifeline, 1275 Bower Parkway Columbia SC 29212; or CAPA’s Closet of Beaufort, 1340 Ribaut Rd, Port Royal, SC 29902.
Please sign the online guestbook at www.dunbarfunerals.com.
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