M. Anne Lavender

NEW ZION - Merwin Anne Lavender, affectionately known as "Mrs. Anne", a cherished resident of New Zion, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 16, 2025, at the age of 96. She was born on Saturday, December 29, 1928, in Inman, South Carolina, a daughter of the late Brainard Wilson Gibson, Sr. and the late Alliene Hipp Gibson. Mrs. Ann lived a life dedicated to education and service, leaving a lasting impact on her community and all those who had the privilege to know her.

Her family invites friends and loved ones to join in remembering and celebrating her rich life. Visitation will be held at New Zion Methodist Church in New Zion, SC, on Thursday, June 19, 2025, from 10:00 am to 11:00 am. A Celebration of Life service will follow at 11:00 am at the church, where we will honor her memory and the profound impact she had on all our lives.

In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of "Mrs. Anne" may be made to New Zion Methodist Church, P.O. Box 15, New Zion, SC 29111 or to the Clarendon Christian Learning Center, P.O. Box 911, Manning, SC 29102, organizations she held dear to her heart.

Arrangements and care for "Mrs. Anne" have been entrusted to Floyd Funeral Home, located at 138 E. Main Street, Olanta, SC. For more information, please contact them at (843)396-4470 or visit their website at www.floydfuneral.com.