LANCASTER, SC ~ Mrs. Lydia Pettit Faile, age 92, passed away Sunday, May 14, 2023, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born July 16, 1930, in Lancaster, daughter of the late Joseph Franklin Pettit and Eunice Strickland Pettit. Mrs. Faile enjoyed putting puzzles together, playing cards, and watching Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy. She deeply loved God, her family, friends, and White Springs Baptist Church.

Mrs. Faile is survived by her two sons, Francis "Frankie" Faile Jr. (Michelle), and Mark Faile; five grandchildren, Reagan Faile-Pilcher (Jeff), Thomas Faile (Rebecca), Gregory Faile (Taylor), Mary Frances Faile (Jon), and Mallory Faile Caldwell (Brent); and ten great grandchildren.

Mrs. Faile was predeceased by her parents; her husband, Francis Faile Sr.; and a daughter, Melissa Dawn Faile.

A Celebration of Life Service for Mrs. Faile will be held at 2:00 pm Thursday, May 18, 2023, at White Springs Baptist Church officiated by Rev. Brad Threatt. A burial will follow at Westside Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm, one hour prior to the service in the church sanctuary. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorials be made to White Springs Baptist Church, Family Life Center Fund, 1249 Grace Ave, Lancaster, SC 29720.