Essie Mae Washington Williams Death
Essie passed away on February 4, 2013 at the age of 87.
When did Essie Mae Washington Williams die?
February 4, 2013How old was Essie Mae Washington Williams when died?
87
Essie Mae Washington Williams Birthday and Date of Death
Essie Mae Washington Williams was born on October 12, 1925 and died on February 4, 2013. Essie was 87 years old at the time of death.
Birthday: October 12, 1925
Date of Death: February 4, 2013
Age at Death: 87
Essie Mae Washington Williams - Biography
Essie Mae Washington-Williams (October 12, 1925 – February 4, 2013) was an American teacher, author, and writer. She is best known as the natural and oldest child of Strom Thurmond, Governor of South Carolina and longtime United States Senator, known for his pro-racial segregation policies. Of mixed race, she was born to Carrie Butler, a 16-year-old black girl who worked as a household servant for Thurmond's parents, and Thurmond, then 22 and unmarried. Washington-Williams grew up in the family of one of her mother's sisters, not learning of her biological parents until 1938 when her mother came for a visit and informed Essie Mae she was her mother. She graduated from college, earned a master's degree, married and had a family, and had a 30-year professional career in education.