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Ella Gist Obituary

WELLFORD, SC -- Ella Mae Riser Gist, 87 died April 22, 2020. A native of Spartanburg County and daughter of the late Wil Riser and Mailon Coker Riser and wife of the late Rev. JC Gist.
Survivors include six daughters Virginia Ellis of Lyman, SC., Linda Wilkes (Henry) of Belton, Texas., Brenda McDowell (Booker) of Wellford, SC., Dian Gist, Elizabeth Jones (Carlos), Joyce Hutchinson (Dell), all of Spartanburg, SC. One son, Joe Gist (Elizabeth) of Spartanburg, SC. Two sisters, Dora Wood and Annie Harris, both of Spartanburg, SC.
Graveside service will be held on Monday, April 27, 2020 at 1 PM at Upper Shady Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Wellford, SC
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Published by Spartanburg Herald-Journal on Apr. 26, 2020.

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DAVID JOHNSON SR

April 27, 2020

Mr. and Mrs. Carlos Jones, Please accept my heart felt thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time. May the Father and His Son,through The Holy Spirit provide comfort to you and your family.

Walter and Linda Cheeks

April 27, 2020

Our prayers and condolences goes out to the family during your time of bereavement. Walter and Linda Cheeks

Cassandra Brown

April 26, 2020

Mrs. Gist was one of my favorite people. Her absence from earth is will be felt but her presence with the Lord will be a wonderful experience. Family, you have my sincere sympathy.

William & Cindy Ferguson

April 25, 2020

With sadden hearts we offer our deepest condolences to you all at this time. Please know we are with you in spirit and prayer, praying that God's strength is with you. May you feel the love from family and friends near and far and know He will bring you comfort.
Much love,
William, Cindy, Patrick, & Matthew Ferguson

Sarah Shade

April 25, 2020

It has been a many years, Your mother was the sweetest women to me. And I loved her. Prayers to your family. Sarah Drummond Shade

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