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Williamsburg Funeral Home
Williamsburg Funeral Home
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05/18/1950 – 09/24/2024
Columbia, SC
Funeral Services
In celebration of Lesley’s life, a graveside service will be held at Beth Or Cemetery at 2 PM, Sunday, September 29, 2024
Lesley M. Drucker, beloved wife of James D. Reid, peacefully passed away at age 74 on Tuesday, September 24, 2024. She was born on May 18, 1950, in Kingstree to the late Harriette “Jeanne” Goldsmith Drucker and Harold Herbert “Herb” Drucker.
Lesley is survived by her husband, James D. “Jim” Reid, of Columbia, SC; cousins, Dr. Louis (Miriam) Drucker, Faye Drucker Spiegel, and Sam (Mandy) Drucker.
Lesley grew up in Kingstree, SC and graduated from Kingstree High School. Her passion for history led her to the University of South Carolina, where she earned her doctorate in Archaeology and Anthropology. Dr. Drucker was an owner of AF Consultants as well as a contractor for the State of South Carolina and Federal Government, where she worked as a team leader for archeological projects in the southeastern United States. She was an avid reader and contributing author of archaeological literature.
In celebration of Lesley’s life, a graveside service will be held at Beth Or Cemetery at 2 PM, Sunday, September 29, 2024. Memorial gifts may be directed to the Temple Beth Or Cemetery, 4502 Smilax Place, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576.
The family would like to express a special thanks to her caregiver, Darlene Boston, for her kindness and compassion.
Sam, David and I are sorry for the passing of your cousin. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sincere condolences from David and Mary Brown.
I graduated from high school with Leslie. I remember her as a very smart person and also a very kind person. I also remember her mom who was one of our Girl Scout leaders. My condolences to her husband and her family.
Lesley was awarded a Ph.D. from Tulane University. I met her in 1979 when I joined the SC Historic Preservation Office. Lesley was an extraordinary woman. I worked with her until my retirement.
The loss of Lesley is very keenly felt. She was a friend, colleague, and a true professional. I, and many others appreciated her insight, knowledge, and efforts that advanced archaeology in South Carolina and many other places. Ha’makom yenahem etkhem betokh she’ar avelei Tziyonvi’Yerushalayim. Lesley’s memory will always be as a blessing.
Lesley was a dear friend and colleague and will be missed by the Archaeological Community in South Carolina and the Southeast!
My condolences to Lesley’s family. She was an assest to our school and community. She was a very brillant, considerate, and kind person. May the Lord bless her and keep her.
I have not seen Lesley since we graduated Kingstree High School. However, she was a fine person then & I am sure that she stayed that way after talking to our classmates. I am sorry for your loss. May God bring you his peace.