Leila Mae Varner

“Many women have done excellently, but you surpass them all.”– Proverbs 31:29

Leila Mae Ancrum Varner, the daughter of the late Oscar Ancrum and Evelena Sheppard, was born on May 3, 1940, in Summerville, South Carolina.

Leila lived a wonderful life. Being born in Dorchester County, she was educated in the local public schools.  After receiving her formal education, on December 20, 1955, she worked for several years as a productive housekeeper.

As a young woman she knew that there was a need for love and companionship.  On December 20, 1957, Leila found that love united in Holy Matrimony to Mr. David Emmanuel Varner.  This union would flourish with an undying love and bond that would blossom for over sixty years and be blessed with seven wonderful children.

Relocating to Walterboro in 1960, Leila and David began their new life. With the newness of life also bought a yearning to want to be closer with God shortly thereafter.  Leila began to walk with God and became a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church of Walterboro, South Carolina.  She would remain a faithful member until her passing.

A woman who was well loved by her family and friends. Leila was a wonderful wife and mother.  Her favorite pastime included baking, fishing and crabbing.  She was a woman, wife, mother, sister, grandmother, advisor and friend.

On Wednesday, February 26, 2025, Leila left this earthly life to enter her home in glory.  As God has saw fit to call Leila, we understand that her will, and infinite ways must be done.  However, Leila shall be missed and forever cherished on this side.

Preceding her in death along with her parents; her husband, Mr. David Emmanuel Varner; one daughter, Sherilyn Davis and one grandson, Ramone Varner.

Left to embrace the portraits of her life, three daughters, Shelia Ancrum Moore (Douglas), Joyce Varner and Doris Miller (Ernest) all of Walterboro, SC; three sons, David Varner (Darla), Raymond Varner (Audrey) and Bernard Varner all of Walterboro, SC; one sister, Amanda Lewis of Summerville, SC; one sister-in-law, Shirley Brown(Matthew) of Summerville, SC; twenty grandchildren; forty-two great grandchildren and seven best buds, Elder Hayes, Etharee Williams, Daisy Jackson, Jake Brown, Bernetha Wilson, Joanne Williams and Dunky Crosby along with a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

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