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Cynthia Williams Obituary

Cynthia Burriss Williams, 79, beloved wife of Fitzhugh Wilson Williams, of Greenville, died Wednesday, April 16, 2025.
Born in Anderson, SC, she was the daughter of the late Robert Marcus Burriss, Sr. and Kathryn Hammond Burriss Grayburn. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Kayle Burriss Bond and a brother, Robert Marcus Burriss, Jr.
Cindy is survived by her husband Fitzhugh Wilson Williams; two daughters, Whitney Williams Ellis and Erin Williams Southerlin and her husband Kevin Southerlin; and two granddaughters, Isabella Ellis and Sarah Grace Ellis.
A private graveside service will be held at Springwood Cemetery, Greenville.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Greenville County Animal Care, 328 Furman Hall Rd., Greenville, SC 29609.
Friends are encouraged to share their favorite memories of Cindy with the family by clicking on the button labeled "Share A Memory".
Obituary published on Legacy.com by Post and Courier - Greenville on Apr. 20, 2025.

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