Gladys Watts Buddin

Gladys Watts Buddin, 90, beloved sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and great-great grandmother, passed away peacefully at her home in Turbeville, S.C. on Monday, March 12, 2018. Born on May 20, 1927 in rural Clarendon County, she was one of fourteen children of Edmond B. Watts and Annie Bell Robison Watts. Mrs. Buddin began a life with her husband at the young age of eighteen, and devoted her life to taking care of him. Over seventy-two years, they built a life together hand in hand. From being the wife of a soldier, to being the wife of a construction worker, she stood side-by-side with the love of her life and became beloved figures in her small community. Together they raised five children, and loved them unconditionally making sure each was raised in the church to know the love of Christ. She had a love for people and lived to serve others. No one who entered her home was treated as a stranger. Sunday dinner resembled a family reunion where many of her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren would gather around the table and enjoy her home cooked meals. There was always enough food for even the most unexpected guest who always was invited to go through the line first. She made sure everyone had fixed their plate before she ever sat down to enjoy her own. She loved her family, friends, church, and community. All who entered her home and kitchen were welcomed as a part of her life. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Turbeville, the Dicey Gibbons' Circle, the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Post 132, and former director of the WMU Turbeville FBC. She was a retired seamstress from Turbeville Manufacturing and later Turbeville Sportswear. She passed away peacefully surrounded by countless family and friends under the loving care of Amedisys Hospice, Michelle Baker, Tanya Smith, and caretaker, Diane McFadden. She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers (Robert, James, Othell, Franklin, E.B. Jr., and John Milton Watts) and sisters (Lorena Nesbitt and Mildred Green). She leaves behind her spouse of 72 years, Silas Bruce Buddin; sons, Ronnie (Candee) of Turbeville, Mike (Faye) of Irmo, Tony (Pat) of Sumter; daughters, Margie Edge of Turbeville and Anna Buddin of Turbeville; grandchildren, Stevie, Kasey Holmes (Wayne), Dustin (Molly), Jamie (Edward) Carmon, Nicole (Brian) Craft, Michelle, Eddie (Danielle), Timmy (Katie), Sarah (Brandon) Caples, Megan, Kyndal (Chris) Moore, Will Mullen, Chris (Teress) Edge, and Crystal Miller; as well as 24 great grandchildren and 4 great-great grandchild; brother, Wyman (Grace) Watts; sisters, Elma Prescott, Sarah Bell (Loy) Hendrix, Libby (J.H.) Moore, Patsy (Bill) Aburn; sisters-in-law, Ruby Watts, Joyce Watts, Uldean Watts, along with numerous nieces and nephews; and special family friends, Tricia Clark and Judy Coker-Williams. Family will receive guests at First Baptist Church, 1020 Morris Street, Turbeville, SC from 2-4 p.m. before the funeral services at 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 17th and other times at the home at 1048 Coker Street, Turbeville, SC. Burial will be in the church cemetery, directed by Floyd Funeral Home of Olanta. Memorials may be made to the Amedisys Foundation, 198 E Wesmark Blvd Suite 2, Sumter, SC 29150. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Gladys Watts Buddin please visit our Sympathy Store. Visitation MAR 17. 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM (EDT) Turbeville First Baptist Pope Street Turbeville, SC 29162 Service MAR 17. 4:00 PM (EDT) Turbeville First Baptist Pope Street Turbeville, SC 29162 Cemetery MAR 17 (EDT) Turbeville First Baptist Church Cemetery Turbeville, SC