Elfreida Zenobia Hipps

Elfreida “Freida” Hipps was born June 20, 1947, in Columbia, South Carolina. She was the daughter of the late Eliza Ruff Boulware and Lawrence Boulware. She was preceded in death by brothers, Lawrence Boulware, Jr., Oscar Boulware, and sister, Debra Ann Boulware. Elfrieda received her precious wings on July 31, 2020, at Prisma Health.

Elfreida was educated in Richland County Public Schools and Midlands Technical College. She “double-retired” from the Department of Mental Health. She was a faithful member of the Greater St. Luke Baptist Church, where she served as the Senior Secretary and a member of the Senior Ministry. She enjoyed dancing, singing, and can’t forget her infamous crossword puzzles. Traveling with her senior groups and family brought much joy to her life. If you ever met Freida, then you know her culinary skills were immaculate, she’s best known for her lemonade, potato salad, and macaroni & cheese. If you’re not a Dallas Cowboys fan, then don’t talk football with Freida.

Although she will no longer be here in the flesh, her smile, spirit, and love will always be felt and in our hearts.

Those left to cherish her precious memories are her brothers: Delano (Jackie) Boulware, Kenneth (Jamie) Boulware, Stephone Boulware; sisters: Arwilda (Don) Dantzler and Wyrian (Arthur) Brown; sister-in-law: Lucy Boulware; daughters: Evelyn Hipps, Angela Hipps, Sharon Hipps; one and only son: William Hipps; granddaughters: Ebony Hipps, Sheltana Hipps, Zenobia Hipps, Crystal Palmer; grandsons: Bernard Hipps, Kendrick Hipps, Damien Hipps, Olrando Givens; great-grandchildren: Charity, Eryn, Aiva, Avyd, Kendrick, Nicole, Michelle, Yvette, Raven, Toni, & Aaron; She leaves to cherish special moments with her beloved, Mr. Preston Patterson; and a host of loving relatives and dear friends.

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