Sandra Peake Williams, 65, of Mt. Pleasant, SC, died Sunday, July 16, 2023. Born January 4, 1958, in Monroe, Michigan, she was a daughter of the late Raymond William Peake, Sr. and Barbara Jeanette Shelley Peake. Mrs. Williams attended the University of South Carolina and transferred to Meredith College in Raleigh, North Carolina, where she graduated with her bachelor's degree in business administration. She would later earn her MBA from the University of North Carolina Kenan-Flagler Business School. Mrs. Williams enjoyed a very successful career in the banking and finance industry for more than four decades. She was very dedicated to her craft and was instrumental in breaking the glass ceiling for women in banking. Throughout her career, Mrs. Williams traveled extensively for her employers. She had the unique opportunity to visit every major US city and even traveled abroad to China, Philippines, India, Europe, and Canada. Most recently, Mrs. Williams was a partner in the banking and financial services division of ISG in Stamford, Connecticut.

Mrs. Williams lived her life to the fullest every day. Never taking a single moment for granted, she cherished every occasion with her husband, family, and friends. Mrs. Williams enjoyed the little things in life, like walks on the beach or lounging in the sun by the pool. She especially loved shopping trips with her nieces and nephews, where she had the opportunity to spoil each of them. Mrs. Williams was an avid reader, enjoyed listening to modern Pop music, and cheering on the University of South Carolina athletic teams. She adored attending church and was a member of Life Park Church in Mt. Pleasant. Even though she traveled extensively for work, Mrs. Williams still took great pleasure in the occasional extravagant vacation.

Survivors include her husband of 39 years, Joseph E. Williams, sister, Glenda Rae Peake Cook; nephews, Chevy Peake (Jessica), Rev. Steven Bouknight (Rhonda), and Jeff Bouknight; nieces, Tabitha Armstrong (Mike) and Kelsey Morgan Teal; great nephews, CJ Peake, Gage Peake, Micaiah Bouknight, and Luke Bouknight; great nieces, Myra Armstrong and Ruby Bouknight, as well as her four-legged companion, Alvin. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Raymond William "Bo" Peake, Jr. and her sister, Shirley Jean Peak Payne.

The funeral service for Mrs. Williams will be held at 2 o'clock, Saturday, July 22nd at Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road Chapel, 7600 Trenholm Road Ext., Columbia, SC. The family will receive friends at the funeral home beginning at 1 o'clock.

An additional funeral service for family and friends in Perry, GA, will be held at 2 o'clock, Sunday, July 23rd at Christ's Sanctified Holy Church, 2470 US-41, Fort Valley, GA 31030 with burial immediately following in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the church beginning at 1 o'clock.

Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road Chapel, is assisting the family locally and Watson-Hunt Funeral Home is assisting the family in Perry, GA.