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Lois Ables Obituary
Lois Elizabeth Rogers Ables, 87, died peacefully at her home on Saturday, June 19, 2010. A celebration of her life is set for 12 p.m. Wednesday, June 23, at Northgate Baptist Church in Greenville, S.C. with Dr. Robert B. Whaley and Dr. Barry Jimmerson officiating. A private burial will follow in Woodlawn Memorial Park.
She was the widow of William "Bill" Ables and daughter of the Arthur Jones Rogers and Agnes Brown Rogers of Williamston, S.C. Born September 10, 1922, she graduated from Westminster High School and entered the Cadet Nurse Corp during the Second World War. She became a registered nurse in 1942 and worked in hospitals in Augusta and Toccoa, Georgia and Anderson, S.C.
She and Bill were married December 17, 1945. They were members of Northgate Baptist Church for more than 51 years, where Lois enjoyed serving and teaching Girls in Action, Sunday school classes of all ages, Women's Missionary Union and assisting the homebound. She also volunteered for many years as a hairdresser at Grady Hipp Nursing Home. She invested herself and her resources in many noble passions and worthy causes.
In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by her son, William Ronald "Ronnie" Ables.
Survivors include her two sons, John Roger Ables and wife, Louise, and Arthur Rudolph "Rudy" Ables and wife, Sonya; she was blessed with grandsons, BJ Ables of Texas, David and Jamie Ables of Boston, Mass., and their son, Jack, Matthew and Beth Ables of Charleston, S.C., Gareth and Ashley Ables and their son, Easton, of Greenville, Jimmy Ables of Fort Mill, S.C., and a granddaughter, Meghan Ables of Lake City, Colo.; sisters, Virginia Burch of Clarksville, Ga. and Dot Waters of Westminster, S.C.; as well as many nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to Northgate Baptist Church Missions Fund, 633 Summit Drive, Greenville, SC 29609.
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Steve Miller
June 22, 2010
Rudy and family, We are thinking about and praying for your family during these days. There are fond memories of your parents by my family. Take care.
June 22, 2010
Rudy,Sonya and Family-Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. Buck and Janet Tolbert
Wanda Bradey
June 22, 2010
Rudy and Family, Our prayers are with you through this time. I have fond memories of your Mother from days past with State Farm. Wanda Bradey
Mollie Murphy
June 22, 2010
Ables Family,
We are so very sorry for your loss. It was truly an honor to care for Mrs. Ables. Please know our thoughts and prayers will continue to be with you throughout this journey.
~United Hospice Staff
Andrew Irwin
June 22, 2010
I'm very sorry for your loss. I have fond memories of Mrs. Ables from Northgate many years ago.
Phil Rumsey
June 22, 2010
Rudy and Family,
We are so sorry to hear of Mrs. Ables' passing. All of you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Phil and Sandy Rumsey
Ken Thrasher
June 21, 2010
Roger & Rudy
Aunt Lois will be forever remembered by me and I am so sorry for her passing. I have thought of her and Uncle Bill a lot over the years. They were 2 of the greatest people I have known. They will be missed by all they knew them
Nancy Bettis
June 21, 2010
Mrs. Ables taught me in GA's at Northgate Baptist Church in 1963. My best friend was a member there. She was a very devoted teacher and loved us. Much later she and her husband lived near my parents, Ann and Fred Bettis on Lake Forest Dr. My thoughts and prayer are with you all.
Nancy Bettis
E.Patrick Rawlins
June 21, 2010
Rudy, our thoughts and prayers to your family.
Pat Rawlins
sophie Ables-Baker
June 21, 2010
I was "Ronnie's first wife and David's mother. I had known Lois for 36 years, she was the wisest, most caring individual I have ever known. SHe taught me many things over those years and never , ever forgot us, I would get phone calls from her at least 3 to 4 times per year, just to see how we were doing way up north.. Lois is someone that will be truly missed by many. My deepest sympathies to the family.....
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