LILLIE MAE RANDOLPH

Lillie Mae Randolph, age 73, affectionately known as "Lillie," was born on March 7, 1945, in Sumter, a daughter of the late Henry and Bessie James. She went home to be with her heavenly father on June 13, 2018, at Palmetto Health Tuomey.

She loved the lord and attended Bethlehem Baptist Church. Lillie Mae received her education at the public schools of Sumter. She was later married to the late Marion "Junuis" Randolph Sr. She was self-employed and a homemaker.

Lillie Mae leaves to cherish her fond and precious memories: her only son, Marion (Stephanie) Randolph of Sumter; two daughters known as Betsy (Anthony) Williams and Ronnie Kaye, both of Sumter; three sisters, Elma "Tula" James of Manhattan, New York, Henrietta James of Sumter and Pamela (Pablo) Cong of San Diego, California; one brother, Henry (Denise) James Jr. of Little Rock, Arkansas; six beautiful grandchildren, Byren S. Randolph, Shelika L. Randolph, Aqueme D. Randolph, Marquis J. Tomlin, Diamond S. (Spencer) Young Braxton and Ta'ja S. Randolph; 23 great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by one sister, Dorthy (Anthony) Bruce; three brothers, Kenneth Earl James, Richard "BeeBop" James and Larry "SeeSee" James; one nephew called as her own, Anthony "Tony" James; mother-in-law, Frances Randolph; two brothers-in-law, Odies Randolph and Paul Randolph; and a special friend, Williard Pack.

She will be deeply missed.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday with Pastor Larry Barnes officiating.

The body will lie in repose from noon until the hour of service. Interment will follow at Bradford Cemetary.

The family will receive friends at the residence, 38 Lincoln Ave.

Sumter Funeral Service Inc. is in charge of arrangements.