Elma Howard Stidham, 82, of Florence, passed away on Monday, November 29, 2021. Mrs. Stidham was born in Florence, SC, a daughter of the late Florence Poston Howard and Samuel “Sammy” Howard.She was a member of Hillside Free Will Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel Tearence Stidham; brother, S. J. Howard, and sisters, Ruby Stidham, Betty Squires, Dot Woodard and Leona Howard. Surviving are her daughter, Tammy Browder (Todd) of Florence; grandchildren, Alexis Browder and Zackary Browder (Samantha); great-grandchild, Judson Browder; sister, Earline Faulk of New Bern, NC and brother, Earl Howard of Valdosta, GA. The family will receive guests at the home of Tammy and Todd Browder. Please send messages to the family at the obit section of www.stoudenmiredowling.com.