Tiffany Washington

HER STORY

Daughter of Vincent and Clara Thomas and Stanley Priester, was born on March 3, 1984, at Orangeburg County Hospital. She peacefully departed this earthly life on May 13, 2025, at Lexington Medical Center. Tiffany was united in marriage to Farrell Montrez Washington.

There is so much to be said about this remarkable woman. In her 41 years, Tiffany made a profound impact and accomplished so much. She received her early education at Denmark-Olar Elementary School and attended Felton Laboratory School in Orangeburg, SC, for middle school. She graduated as salutatorian of the Denmark-Olar High School Class of 2002, earning the highest SAT/ACT scores among her peers. Tiffany Denise was voted Miss Homecoming as well.

A lifelong scholar and honor student, Tiffany earned a full scholarship to South Carolina State University in Orangeburg, SC, where she obtained her Bachelor of Science degree in English Education. While at SCSU, she became a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated, Alpha Xi Chapter. Her line name, “The Negotiator,” perfectly captured her spirit, wisdom, and unwavering resolve.

Mrs. Tiffany Denise Willis Washington’s legacy of love, strength, excellence, and compassion will live on in all who knew and loved her.

Tiffany furthered her education by earning a Master of Science in Education with a specialization in Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment from Walden University in 2008. She went on to receive a second Master of Science degree in Educational Administration from the University of South Carolina in 2011.

Throughout her 19-year career in education, Tiffany was a dedicated teacher, coach, mentor, and leader. She taught English at Bethune-Bowman High School, Fairfield Central High School, Lexington Two Innovation Center, Airport High School, Kershaw County Adult Education, and Palmetto E-Academy. She also coached volleyball and softball. She served as a school-level instructional technologist coach at Hunter-Kinard-Tyler and later as a teaching and learning coach with Aiken County School District. Wherever she went, Tiffany left a lasting impression on students and colleagues. Her students adored her, and many considered her a life-changing influence.

She was honored as “Teacher of the Week” by WLTX after being nominated by a former student—a testament to the lasting bonds she built. Tiffany was everything to everyone: a devoted wife, loving mother, cherished daughter, sister, mentor, motivator, educator, soror, confidant, and dear friend.

She had a unique and meaningful relationship with every person she encountered.

Recently, Tiffany pursued a new passion and became known as The Homegirl Realtor, embarking on a promising real estate career with the same drive and heart she brought to everything else in her life.

At an early age, Tiffany joined Mt. Zion Baptist Church, where she joyfully sang in the choir.

HER LEGACY 
She was preceded in death by her grandparents, James Willis Sr., Ella Mae Willis, and Carroll Bell Priester.

She leaves to cherish her memory her loving husband, Farrell Washington; their children, Jayden Brown, Jordan Willis Washington, Farrah Ella Washington, and Farrell Montrez Washington Jr.; and bonus children, Jonathan Smith, A’Zariah Hart, and A’Layah Washington.

She is also survived by her parents, Vincent and Clara Thomas of Denmark, SC, and Stanley James (Sherry) Priester of Orangeburg, SC; her siblings, Vincent Thomas Jr. (Kemaro), Brittany Moskowitz, Nicholas Raheem Priester, and Nai Renee (Dorian) Cain.

Aunts and uncles: Francis Geter of Denmark, SC; Rozia Lee Burison (Rev. Benjamin), Annette Brown, and Jeanette Sanders of Denmark, SC; Lenell Getter (Marcia) and Ricky Willis (Neshia), all of Columbia, SC; James Willis Jr. (Brenda) of Charleston, SC; Barbara Ann (Luther) Tyler of Denmark, SC; Evelyn “Shell” (Jerome) Odom of Pennsylvania; Kathryn Priester of Florida; Dorothy (Clayton) Kinch of New Jersey; Phillip “Stevie” (Barbara) Priester of Columbia; James Edward (Charlene) Priester of Denmark; Nancy Karen (Jaycee) James of Blackville, SC; Darion O’Neal (Alice) Priester of Neeses, SC; Romeo Thomas of Baltimore, Maryland; Brenda Thomas, Lionel (Beverly) Benjamin, and Bixby Garry Robinson, all of Florida.

And a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, sorors, colleagues, and dear friends.

FUNERAL: Sunday May18, 2025 at 2:00pm inside City of Refuge Ministries 22165 Heritage Highway Denmark, SC

BURIAL: Mount Zion Baptist {Lee's community} Church Cemetery 832 Mt. Zion Road Denmark, SC

VISITATION: Saturday May 17, 2025 at 2:00pm-5:00pm inside Carroll Mortuary Chapel 1646 Church Street Denmark, SC                                                   

There will be livestreaming of the Services on Carroll Mortuary Facebook page {no code needed} https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1DQbrMpsJA/?mibextid=wwXIfron 

Floral arrangements may be purchased through Dots Flower Shop (803) 245-2794