LANCASTER, S.C. — Mrs. Paula Gladden Williams, 69, of Lancaster passed away Sunday, March 24, 2024, at MUSC Health-Lancaster.
She was born Jan. 6, 1955, in Charlotte, N.C., a daughter of the late William Harvey Gladden and Mary Pearson Gladden. Mrs. Williams was a Girl Scout leader for 13 years. She was an active member of Grace Presbyterian Church and the Presbyterian Women. Mrs. Williams enjoyed cooking and vacationing in the mountains. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother.
Mrs. Williams is survived by her husband, Lonnie “Bob” Williams of Lancaster; two daughters, Barbara Whitaker of Lancaster and Amanda W. Koehler and her husband, Billy, of Columbia; a sister, Pat Smith of Kings Mountain, N.C.; three grandchildren, Annabeth Whitaker, Henry Koehler and Emily Koehler; her adopted daughter, Alexis Geiter of England; numerous cousins, nieces and nephews; and her K-9 companion, Oscar.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, William Harvey Gladden and Don Gladden; and a sister, Rita Parsons.
A service to celebrate the life of Mrs. Williams will be held at 2:30 p.m. Friday, March 29, at Grace Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Marty Simmons officiating.
The family will receive friends from 1 to 2:15 p.m. Friday, March 29, at Grace Presbyterian Church.
Memorial contributions may be made to Grace Presbyterian Church, 1026 Grace Ave., Lancaster, SC 29270; or to Levine Cancer Institute, 1021 Morehead Medical Drive, Charlotte, NC 28204.
Lancaster Funeral Home & Cremation Service is serving the family of Mrs. Williams.