1932

Ella Brevard was born on 25 Feb 1932 in Camden, Kershaw, South Carolina, USA as the first child of Elliott Brevard Sr. and Louise Robinson.

1950

Ella Breand was counted in the census on 21 Apr 1950 in De Kalb, Kershaw, South Carolina, USA, as a 15-year-old, female, single, Black or African American, daughter. Also in the home were; her father, Elliatt Breand; her mother, Louise Breand; and her siblings, Hattie Mae Breand and Elliott Breand.

2025

She died on 11 Dec 2025 in Plano, Collin, Texas, USA. She was buried on 30 Dec 2025 in Camden, Kershaw, South Carolina, USA at Saint Paul United Methodist Church Cemetery.

Ella Williams
February 26, 1932 — December 11, 2025
Plano

Ella L. Williams, 93, of Plano, Texas, formerly of Camden, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on December 11, 2025. A beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, Ella will be deeply remembered for her kindness, generosity, and creative spirit that touched everyone who knew her.

Born on February 26, 1932, in Camden, South Carolina, Ella was a daughter of the late Elliott Brevard, Sr. and Louise Robinson Brevard. She spent her formative years in Camden before moving north and finally settling in Norwalk, Connecticut where she dedicated herself to her family, her work as a Postal Clerk for the US Postal Service, and her community. Ella was a faithful and active member of Bethel A.M.E Church and a member and Past Matron of Deborah Chapter #21, Order of the Eastern Stars, P.H.A. She later returned home to Camden, where she continued as a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church. Her strong faith guided her throughout her life, and she cherished the fellowship and friends formed through church, especially within the senior’s group to which she was deeply committed. The group met on a monthly basis to do crafts, take trips, and have speaking guests which she always remembered and treasured.

A woman of quiet strength and enduring compassion, Ella built a life around service, family, and creativity. She gave freely of her talents through her love of sewing, crocheting, and other crafts—gifts that she often shared with friends, family, and members of the community. Her home was always a place of warmth and welcome. She enjoyed entertaining, bringing people together over food, laughter, and conversation. She also delighted in playing Bingo and Pokeno. Above all, Ella had a kind and generous heart, always ready to help in any way she could.

Ella is survived by her daughter, Gwendolyn Gaither (James) of Plano, TX; her grandson, James W. Gaither (Sarah) of Lewisville, TX; her sister, Daisy Caulley of Camden, SC; two sisters-in-law, Margaret Monroe and Ida Moses of Norwalk, CT and a host of nieces, nephews, extended family and dear friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, James H. Williams; her sister, Hattie M. Poole; her brother, Elliott Brevard, Jr. and her parents Elliott and Louise Brevard.

Viewing

Monday, December 29, 2025
3:00 – 6:00 pm (Eastern time)
Collins Funeral Home, Inc
714 West Dekalb Street, Camden, SC 29020

Funeral Service

Tuesday, December 30, 20251:00 – 2:00 pm (Eastern time)
St. Paul United Methodist Church
511 Knights Hill Road, Camden, SC 29020

Interment

Tuesday, December 30, 2025
2:15 – 2:30 pm (Eastern time)
St. Paul United Methodist Church Cemetery
Saint Paul Road, Camden, SC 29020