LILLIE MAE CANTEY
Lillie Mae Cantey, affectionately known as "Katie Mae," was called home to rest in the arms of our precious Lord and Savior on July 31, 2018, at her residence in Sumter.
She was a beloved mother, sister, daughter, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was born on April 26, 1948. She attended the public schools of Sumter. Lillie accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age and was a member of the Church of God by Faith. She was employed by the Carolina Pigeon Plant for 12 years and later became a self-employed infant caregiver. Lillie's business gave her the opportunity to care for hundreds of children throughout several different states. She loved and cared for the children of the families she worked for as if they were her own. Lillie traveled and took care of these families, until her health began to fail. She shared a special love for her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and family. She will be remembered for her smile, jokes, laughter, and her willingness to care for children.
She leaves to cherish her precious memories: father, L.T. Rudd of Sumter; two daughters, Michelle Rudd and Juanita Rudd of Sumter; two adopted daughters, Kemona Hill and Leann Hoskins; one son, Anthony Cantey of Sumter; 12 grandchildren, Shaina Rudd, Jerelle Rudd, Delshin Rudd, Akeina Francis, Marek Francis, Brittany Idlette, Alexander Rudd, Nyzaire Rudd, Zykerria Rudd, Keith Walker and Tamya Nero; a host of great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews; one sister, Margaret (Leon) McMillian; four brothers, Montsho K. Oluwa (Evelyn Kershaw), Pete (Doris) Frierson, James Blanding Sr. and Robert Cantey of Georgia; three godchildren, Betty Dennis, Zion Hill-Weston and Diane Pringle; a special companion, Herbert June of Sumter; one son-in-law, Sheldon Watter; one sister-in-law, Maisie Blanding; and a host of other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Lula G. Rudd; three children, Kathleen R. Watters, Alexander Rudd and Larry Smith; one brother, Willie Bobby Blanding; and two sisters, Lauran Blanding and Deloris Felder.
Public viewing will be held from 2 to 6 p.m. today at Job's Mortuary.
The body will be placed in the church at 1 p.m. on Monday for viewing until the hour of service.
Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday at Church of God by Faith with Pastor Elder Mack Wilson and Minister Ronald Johnson officiating and Pastor Wayne Brunson, eulogist. Interment will follow at Walker Cemetery.
The family will be receiving friends at home, 613 N. Magnolia St., Sumter, SC 29150.
Job's Mortuary Inc., 312 S. Main St., Sumter, is in charge of arrangements.
Online memorials may be sent to the family at jobsmortuary@sc.rr.com or visit us on the web at www.jobsmortuary.net.