Kathy (Blackwell) Lloyd

Kathy Blackwell Lloyd, 75, of Lamar passed away Wednesday March 1, 2023 after a long, but courageous battle with COPD. There will be a visitation Friday March 3, 2023, at Belk Funeral Home in Lamar from 6:00 until 8:00 pm.  A graveside service will be held 2:00 pm, Saturday March 4, 2023 at Elim United Methodist Church Cemetery.

Kathy was born December 2nd, 1947, to Fred and Mildred Blackwell.  She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and sister.  She was a school teach for Darlington County School District for many years.  She retired a Special Needs Teacher at Lamar High School. She enjoyed spending her time with family and being outside. Mrs. Lloyd had a "green thumb" which she used to grow many gardens and plants over the years. She attended Will of Faith Southern Methodist Church.

Surviving are her children; Randy (Amy) Lloyd of Hartsville, Sheila (Danny) Ward of Andrews. Her beautiful grandchildren Randall Lloyd, Ashley Ward, Grayson Lloyd, Austin Ward, and Abby Ward.  Her sisters Patsy Amerson and Carol (Dathan) Reynolds.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Derrick W. Lloyd.

Memorials can be made in her honor to:  McLeod Hospice House c/o McLeod  Foundation, PO BOX 100551 Florence, SC 29501-0551. www.mcleodfoundation.org.  or to Will of Faith Southern Methodist Church, c/o Robbie Thomas, 1671 Hibiscus Rd. Timmonsville, SC 29161.