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Evelyn Metts Obituary

Evelyn H. Metts LITTLE MOUNTAIN Mrs. Evelyn H. Metts, 66, of 203 Holy Trinity Church Road, Little Mountain, SC, died Friday, October 12, 2012, at her home. Born in Newberry County, she was a daughter of the late Roy Lee Wicker Sr. and the late Jaziebell Wilson Wicker. She was a member of Pine Grove A.M.E. Church in Peak, SC. She was a former employee of Ellett Brothers. Surviving are her husband, Carey M. Metts; son, James E. Henderson; stepson, Timothy Dewalt (Gwen); daughters, Juanita Henderson and Penny J. Henderson; stepdaughters, Marilyn Wicker (Freddie), Laura Flemon (Derrick), Ledesha Davenport and Tresa Metts; 14 grandchildren; brother, Beaman Wicker (Elsie); three sisters, Olivia Pitts (Paul), Lillie Corley and Rev. Sallie Joe; two uncles, one aunt, seven sisters-in-law, five brothers-in-law, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Funeral service and burial will be conducted 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at Pine Grove A.M.E. Church in Peak, SC, with viewing one hour prior to the service. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.wilsonfuneralhomenewberry.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Wilson Funeral Home of Newberry, SC. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday from 6 til 7 p.m.

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Published by The State on Oct. 15, 2012.

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Penny Henderson

October 29, 2012

From our family to yours, your kind expression of sympathy is deeply appreciated and gratefully acknowledged.
Carey, Juanita, James, Penny, and the Grands

October 19, 2012

Wilson Funeral Home extends sincere sympathy to the family. May God continue to strengthen you during this time of grief.

Eddie & Rosa Tobe

October 17, 2012

This is just a change of place for her; absent of the body, present in the mind and hearts of those left behind. Family know that God is a merciful God. Take care and be blessed.

Rosa & Thurmond Mitchell

October 16, 2012

To Carey,Children & Wicker's Family, you have our condolences,my prayers are with you and the family. You will find strenght in God the most joyful time you shared with her as a love one,mother and sister. Love always,cousin Rosa & Thurmond Mitchell

Rev. Lebbie L. Ligon

October 16, 2012

To Rev. Sallie Joe and the Metts Family, please accept my condolences on the passing of your love one. I pray God's comfort for you at this time.
Rev. Lebbie L. Ligon

mary adams

October 16, 2012

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

ITW EMPLOYEES

October 16, 2012

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.

October 15, 2012

To Carey, the children and my other cousins in South Carolina,my prayers are with you during this sad time in your life. I send prayers from Springfield, Massachuetts and hope this message comforts you. Love always, Mary Ann Jackson Russell

October 15, 2012

MS. COOKIE'S FAMILY, ALL OF YOU ARE IN MY PRAYERS. MS. COOKIE WAS A SWEETHEART. WE WILL SURLY MISS HER.
DEBBIE DANQUE
ELLETT. BROS.

October 15, 2012

Beloved,
Be encouraged and find strength in God's Word. Rev. Calvin & Sherley Brannon

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