Faye Williams Upchurch, age 85, passed away Monday, September 18, 2023. Funeral service was held Friday, September 22, at 11 a.m. at Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Lee Lacey officiating. Interment followed at Brooklet City Cemetery. Visitation was Thursday, September 21, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home.
Faye was a member of the First Baptist Church in Sandersville and a member of their Joy Luck Club. She enjoyed cheering on the Atlanta Braves and Georgia Bulldogs. Faye loved flowers and gardening, as well as coloring and drawing. She had a genuine heart for people, looked out for everyone and never met a stranger. Mrs. Upchurch is preceded in death by her parents, Henry Carswell and Annie Sue Williams; and husband of fifty-three years, William Henry Upchurch.
Survivors include her son, William C. (Suzanne) Upchurch of Pooler; daughters, Lisa U. (Greg) Seamands of Claxton and Tammy U. (Gary) Smith of Jefferson; grandchildren, Megan Seamands, Shannon S. (Sean) Balas and Anna-Sophia Upchurch; cousins, Reed (Nancy) Watterson and Dale Gowan.
Remembrances may be sent to: Hospice Savannah, 1352 Eisenhower Drive, Savannah, GA 31406, or Sandersville First Baptist Church, 316 Mathis Lane, Sandersville, GA 31082.
Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
