Ana Iris Williams

Ana Iris Williams (née Basabe), age 84, of Irmo, South Carolina, passed away on January 12, 2025.

Ana was born on November 28, 1941, in Ponce, Puerto Rico, to Ismael and Isabel Basabe. Over the course of her life, she built a family rooted in faith, resilience, and enduring connection.

She was married to the loving and wonderful Ruel M. Williams for 30 years before his death in 1990. Later, she found love and laughter again with Robert Cade, who remained a devoted presence in her life and in her family's.

Ana was the mother of Elizabeth A. Shannon, Darlene A. Young, and Charmaine A. Williams, and was preceded in death by her son, Jeffrey M. Williams. She was the mother-in-law of Gilbert Young and Sonya Williams.

She was a grandmother to Jenica Richards, Sasha Munson, Emmanuel Richards, Marialena Santana, Alejandro Shannon, Ana Starke, Ruel Williams, and Dominic Williams, and a great-grandmother to 14 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.

Known lovingly as Abuela to her grandchildren and "Titi” to her nieces and nephews, Ana held a central place in her extended family. She is survived by her nephews, Justin Ramirez and Anthony Ramirez, and her niece, Zenaida Wade.

Her faith was a guiding force throughout her life. Ana was a devoted member of Second Calvary Baptist Church in Columbia, South Carolina, where her beliefs shaped her values and her devotion to family.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Ismael and Isabel Basabe, and her sister, Zenaida Ramirez.

She is also survived by family and friends who will continue to remember her with love.

A celebration of her life will be held at a later date and time.