Obituary of Annie B. Player

Annie Bell Player, 98, of Sumter, SC, passed away on Saturday, March 26, 2016 at The Hospice House in Florence. Born April 7, 1917 in Williamsburg County, she was the daughter of the late John and Carrie Griffin. She was predeceased in death by her husband of 58 years, William T. Player, Sr. She is survived by 2 sons, Robert (Bobby) L. Player, of Florence; William (Billy) T. Player of Oakridge, TN; and daughter Mary Player Rittle and husband Bill of Sumter. She was blessed with 8 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great-grandchild. Special thanks to the staff of Brookdale of Sumter, Dr. James R. Ingram, and his staff at Sumter Family Medicine, PA. A funeral service will be held Wednesday, March 30, 2016, at 12 noon at Crosswell Baptist Church (604 Mathis Street) in Sumter, SC. with Rev. Charles Owens officiating. Burial will be held immediately following at Evergreen Memorial Park. Visitation will be at 11am at the church prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to The Hospice House, 1203 E. Cheves St., Florence, SC 29506 or Crosswell Baptist Church in Sumter. On-line condolences may be sent to www.sumterfunerals.com Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home, 221 Broad Street, Sumter, is in charge of the arrangements (803) 775-9386.