Lois Willis Abbeville, South Carolina Obituary

Lois Willis

<p><p>Lois Willis, 79, transitioned into her eternal home on July 12, 2026 at McCormick Post Acute in McCormick, SC. She was born on February 10, 1947 to the late Alma Sanders McDuffie.</p><br> <p>Lois joined Long Cane AME Church at an early age, where she was an active member until her health declined. She was a member of the Usher Board, Women Missionary Society, Stewardess and Food Kitchen Committee, and Ladies Aide Lodge #107. Lois was a graduate of JS Wright High Class of 1966. Upon graduation, Lois worked for Milliken, Greenwood Mills, and retired from Mohawk.</p><br> <p>Lois is survived by her two daughters, Dorothy Willis, Andrea Cade; one son, Anthony Willis; two brothers, Archie McDuffie, James (Louise) Willis; one special sister-in-law, Lucille Rogers; 10 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives.</p><br> <p>Lois was preceded in death by her parents, four brothers, Sylvester, Samuel, Tommie (Catherine) Willis, Tommie (Carrie Belle) Tucker; and one niece, Thomasina Wright.</p></p>
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Lois Willis, 79, transitioned into her eternal home on July 12, 2026 at McCormick Post Acute in McCormick, SC. She was born on February 10, 1947 to the late Alma Sanders McDuffie.


Lois joined Long Cane AME Church at an early age, where she was an active member until her health declined. She was a member of the Usher Board, Women Missionary Society, Stewardess and Food Kitchen Committee, and Ladies Aide Lodge #107. Lois was a graduate of JS Wright High Class of 1966. Upon graduation, Lois worked for Milliken, Greenwood Mills, and retired from Mohawk.


Lois is survived by her two daughters, Dorothy Willis, Andrea Cade; one son, Anthony Willis; two brothers, Archie McDuffie, James (Louise) Willis; one special sister-in-law, Lucille Rogers; 10 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives.


Lois was preceded in death by her parents, four brothers, Sylvester, Samuel, Tommie (Catherine) Willis, Tommie (Carrie Belle) Tucker; and one niece, Thomasina Wright.

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Thursday, July 16 2026
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Friday, July 17 2026
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