Mrs. Clarcy Huggins Lea, 91, of Columbia, died on December 15, 2024. Born on September 18, 1933, in Hemmingway, SC, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Palmer Huggins and Lillian Gertrude Lewis Huggins. Mrs. Clarcy loved her family, caring for her children as a homemaker for much of her life. She had a generous spirit, always helping and visiting those in need. Mrs. Clarcy was a member of Crescent Hill Baptist Church.

She is survived by her husband of 74 years, Edker G. Lea of Columbia, SC; sons, Roger E. Lea (Eva) of Gaston, SC, and Randy G. Lea (Becky) of Newberry, SC; grandchildren, Amanda Lea Bradham (Chad) of Lexington, SC, Randall D. Lea (Lindsay) of Chapin, SC, and Kyle M. Lea (Melissa) of Lexington, SC; 10 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and sisters, Jackie Huggins of Lexington, SC, Marynelle Hydrick of Kingstree, SC, Jo Hanna of Kingstree, SC, and Pam Tanner of Manning, SC. She is predeceased by her parents listed above and her sister, Nancy Gaskins.

The Funeral service for Mrs. Lea will be held Thursday, December 19, 2024, at 1 o'clock at Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road Chapel, 7600 Trenholm Road Ext., Columbia, SC 29223. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Entombment will follow in the Crescent Hill Memorial Gardens Cemetery Mausoleum.

Memorials may be made to Crescent Hill Baptist Church, 2659 Two Notch Road Columbia, SC 29204.