Frances W. Peake

Frances W. Peake, 81, of Columbia, South Carolina passed peacefully Wednesday, May 11, 2016 surrounded by her family. She was born on July 30, 1934 in Columbia, South Carolina to the late Leroy and Evelyn Nipper Williams. She was strong in her Christian faith and was a long time member of Eastwood Baptist Church of Columbia. Frances was a rare gem. She had a forgiving heart and loved people of all walks of life. Frances had a charisma about her that made everyone around her feel special. She was adored by those that met her. She was generous to a fault and was always helping those around her in their troubles, or just less fortunate. There was always room at her dinner table for one more. It was said she fed the neighborhood. Frances enjoyed spending time in her flower garden. It brought her peace and kept her spirit next to God. Frances loved her family dearly and she always put them first. She was an avid home maker that loved to cook. She took great pride in preparing meals for family and friends. Frances is survived by her husband of 65 years and high school sweetheart, Sammy Peake; a daughter, Phyllis Walker and fiancé Mike Stanley; sons, Steve and Mark Peake; grandchildren, Adam Walker, Lauren and Sam Peake; brothers, Sonny Williams (Shirley) of Jonesboro, GA and Kenneth Williams of Columbia, SC; sisters, Kathy Peeler of Mt. Pleasant, SC and Mary Hall of Wedowee, AL. She also leaves behind many loving nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a son, Michael Peake; and a daughter in law, Elise Peake. A celebration of life will be held on Friday, May 20, 2016 at 2 PM at Thompson Funeral Home at Greenlawn Memorial Park, 845 Leesburg Road, Columbia SC, 29209. Family will receive friends after the service in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the SC Autism Society, Columbia Chapter, 886 12th Street, West Columbia, SC 29169; Oliver Gospel Mission 1100 Taylor Street, Columbia SC 29201; or to Harvest Hope Food Bank of Columbia, 2220 Shop Road, Columbia, SC 29201.