Eula Mae Rivers

Eula Mae Rivers obituary, Newberry, SC

Eula Mae Rivers

Eula Rivers Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Wilson Funeral Home - Newberry on Jan. 2, 2026.
Mrs. Eula Mae (Gary) Rivers, age 69, of 728 Center Street, Newberry, SC, entered eternal rest on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at home. She was born on September 4, 1956, to the late Simpson Gary and the late Eula Glenn.

Mrs. Rivers joined Belmont Baptist Church at an early age and remained a devoted member. She was educated in the Newberry County School System.

She was known for her warm spirit and joyful presence. She loved cooking, reading, walking, and shopping, and she filled the room with laughter. There was never a dull moment when she was around.

Mrs. Rivers was preceded in death by her husband, Carey Rivers; sisters, Glenda Williams and Mae Gary; brother, Willie James Gary; and daughter, Serena Rivers.

Mrs. Rivers leaves to cherish her memories four daughters, Alishia Samuel (Jamie), Sandra Burton (Terrance DeWayne), Theresa Cromer (Michiel) and Suvena Rivers Kingwood (Anthony); seven grandchildren; five Great-grandchildren; sister, Lillie Pearl Moody; four brothers, Ray Gary (Janie), Melvin Gary (Denise), Freddie Gary and Robert Gary; Devoted friend Larry Free and a host of other relatives and friends.

Visitation will be held 1-5 m Tuesday, January 6, 2026, Wilson Funeral Home

Funeral Services will be conducted 1:00 pm Wednesday, January 7, 2026, Belmont Baptist Church, Silverstreet, SC

Interment will follow in the church cemetery

The family will receive visitors at the home of her daughter Theresa Cromer, 127 Calvary Ln, Newberry, SC 29108

Wilson Funeral Home is honored to assist the Rivers family.

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