Claire Epps Morris, 71, passed away Thursday, January 14, 2016, in McLeod Hospice House.

Mrs. Morris was born May 28, 1944, in Kingstree, a daughter of the late Thomas Olin Epps, Jr. and Melba Hendrix Epps. She was a graduate of Kingstree High School and Northcutt’s School of Cosmetology. Claire was a retired cosmetologist and was an avid reader. She was a member of Kingstree United Methodist Church.

Surviving are: her son, Gregg Baker, of Kingstree; sister, Beth Epps Phillips, of Manning; brother, Michael D. (Sandra) Epps, of Kingstree; stepsons, Greg Morris and Will (Amelia) Morris, both of Salters; former daughter-in-law, Kim Bingham; grandchildren, Morgan and Brian Morris, Abbie Wilkes, and Callie and Gregory Morris; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Claire was preceded in death by her husband Oneal Morris and her brother, Thomas Olin Epps, III.

Funeral services will be 2 PM Monday, January 18, 2016, in the chapel at Williamsburg Funeral Home, with burial in Williamsburg Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour before the service at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to McLeod Hospice Services, McLeod Health Foundation, P.O. Box 100551, Florence, SC 29502-0551. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.WilliamsburgFuneralHome.com.