Helen Wise Obituary
Helen Shealy Wise, 78, of Newberry, died Friday, January 9, 2026 at National Health Care in Clinton.
Born on December 17, 1947 in Chapin, she was a daughter of the late H.C. Shealy and Rosaline Amick Shealy Ringer. Helen was a medical transcriptionist and retired from Newberry County Memorial Hospital after 32 years of service. She was a member of St. James Lutheran Church. Helen loved to sit on her front porch and watch the trains as they passed by. She liked watching crime shows and the Hallmark channel. She loved taking trips to the beach with her family.
She is survived by her husband, Carroll Harvey Wise; a daughter, Julie (Heath) Branham of York; sons, Jacob Harvey (Amanda) Wise of West Columbia and Timothy (Melissa) Wise of Clinton; grandchildren, Drew Branham, Libby (Caleb) Branham, Sydney Branham, Jillian (Alex) Wise, and Mason Wise. She was predeceased by sisters, Carolyn Marsh, Ellie Jane Wise, and Sylvia Ruff.
Funeral services will be conducted at 3:00 pm Sunday, January 11, 2026 at St. James Lutheran Church by the Rev. Rodney Gunter. The family will receive friends following the service. Memorials may be made to St. James Lutheran Church, 228 Jalapa Road, Newberry, SC 29108.
Active pall bearers will be Michael Wise, Garrick Wise, Zachary Wise, Don Benepe, Bryan Smith, Brian Lesh, and Tarry Long.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
1724 Main St., Newberry, SC 29108
People and places connected with Helen
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Memories and Condolences
for Helen Wise
Make a Donation
in Helen Wise's name
How to support Helen's loved ones
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor Helen Wise's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
