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Lois Elizabeth Wicker Kibler

Lois Kibler Obituary

NEWBERRY - Lois Elizabeth Wicker Kibler, 87, widow of J. Paul Kibler, died Sunday, December 26, 2010, in Newberry County Memorial Hospital.

Born on December 2, 1923, in Newberry, she was a daughter of the late James T. Wicker, Sr. and Alliene Free Wicker. Mrs. Kibler worked for Carter & Holmes Florist and Anderson Shoe's and was a homemaker. She was a member of St. Philip's Lutheran Church where she was a member of WELCA, the Adult B Sunday School Class, a former Sunday School Teacher and for 20 years acknowledged the memorials and honorariums. She and her husband were the Youth Leaders for Luther League for 25 years and was a member of Woodmen of the World.

Mrs. Kibler is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Libby and Billy Bedenbaugh of Newberry; a sister, Faiery Kinard of Prosperity; a brother, James T. Wicker, Jr. of Newberry; grandchildren, Laura Bedenbaugh and Hannon (Deena) Bedenbaugh both of Newberry; a sister-in-law, Rainey Kibler of Prosperity and a number of nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a sister, Jeanie Rawls.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 29, 2010, at St. Philip's Lutheran Church by the Rev. Terry Amick. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation was held Tuesday from 6:00â€'8:00 p.m. at McSwain-Evans Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to St. Philip's Lutheran Church Family Life Center, 2461 St. Philip's Church Road, Newberry, SC 29108. www.mcswainevans.com.

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Published by The State from Dec. 28 to Dec. 29, 2010.

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December 28, 2010

Libby and Family, We are sorry to hear about your Mother. Mrs. Lois was a lovely lady that always made you feel special. Our prayers are with you during
this time. Our sympathy,
Keith and Roxanne Kibler
Statesboro, Georgia

Ann Holsonback

December 28, 2010

We were deeply sorry to hear of your loss. She was a very dear and special lady. She was one of the people involved in leading me to the Lord She will always have a special place in my heart. You are all in my prayers and thoughts. God Bless you during this time.

Danny Wessinger

December 28, 2010

Libby, Billy, Laura, Hannon,
I am so sorry to hear that Aunt Lois has passed. What a wonderful person she was. I am working out of town, but will keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers through this difficult time.

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