Sandra Jo Watkins Ambrose, Lawrence Norwood, Betty Davis, Faye Carter, Barbara Ramsey, Bobbie Lee Middleton Ellison, THomas McAbee
THomas McAbee
Thomas Joe McAbee of Fountain Inn, 85, husband of Judy Ann Hammond McAbee passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2024.
Born in Greenville County, he was the son of the late William Ernest and Lula Mae Gentry McAbee. He worked at Riegel Textiles in Fork Shoals then at Michelin Tire from which he retired.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by daughter, Ronda McAbee Leonard; two grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 7:30 pm Wednesday, October 23, at Gray Mortuary, Pelzer. The funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm Thursday, October 24, in the mortuary chapel. Burial will follow at Greenville Memorial Gardens.
The family is at the home of Dennis and Ronda Leonard.
Condolences: www.graymortuary.com
Bobbie Lee Middleton Ellison
Bobbie Lee Middleton Ellison of Williamston, 95, passed away Sunday, October 20, 2024.
Born in Greenville, SC, she was a daughter of the late Alonzo Middleton and Ethel Lee Owens Middleton. She was a lifetime homemaker and was a member of Calvary Baptist Church.
She is survived by daughter, Bobbie Joan DeVall (James Carroll) of Williamston.
She was predeceased by her husband Robert Charles Ellison.
The family will receive friends on October 23 from 1:30 p.m. – 2:45 at Gray Mortuary and service will be at 3:00 pm at the Gray Mortuary Chapel. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park.
Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.
Gray Mortuary, Pelzer
Barbara Ramsey
Barbara Ann Burns Ramsey of Piedmont, 71,wife of Bobby Wayne Ramsey, passed away Thursday, October 17, 2024.
Born in Winston Salem, NC, she was a daughter of the late Allen Eric and Grace Lily Hughes Burns. She retired from Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital and was a member of Washington Baptist Church.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by daughters, Erica Paige Ramsey of the home and Elizabeth Ramsey Hall of Anderson; siblings, Bill Burns of Dallas, TX, Betty Burns of Greer, and Ed Burns of Fountain Inn.
The family received friends October 21 at Washington Baptist Church, 208 Washington Church Road, Pelzer, with the funeral service following at 3:00 p.m. and burial in the church cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Gideon Living Memorial Bible Plan, Mauldin Camp, P.O. Box 503, Mauldin, SC 29662.
Gray Mortuary, Pelzer
Condolences: www.graymortuary.com
Faye Carter
Liberty – Sherry Faye Crain Carter, 75, passed away Sunday, October 20, 2024 at her home.
Born in Greenville, she was a daughter of the late John and Thelma Chasteen Crain. She was a member of Fellowship Church in Liberty.
Survivors include children, John Glenn Rochester (Debra) of Liberty, Thelma Kay “Susie” Owens (Kyle) of Liberty, and Timothy Jerry Rochester of Greenville; sister, Ann Stowe (Floyd) of Piedmont; 7 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, and 4 great-great-grandchildren.
She was predeceased by a great-granddaughter, JayLynn Christian Hiott; great-grandson, Church Outz; sister, Linda Taylor; and daughter-in-law, Sherry Diane Rochester.
A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, October 26, at Fellowship Church.
Gray Mortuary, Pelzer
Condolences: www.graymortuary.com
Betty Davis
Betty Lou Chasteen Davis of Piedmont, 91, passed away Friday, October 18, 2024.
Born in Pelzer, she was a daughter of the late Elijah C. and Jessie Miller Chasteen. She retired from Fabri-Kal and was a member of Shiloh United Methodist Church, Piedmont.
She is survived by daughter, Annette Cooper of Piedmont.
A graveside service will be held Thursday, October 24, at 2:00 pm at Shiloh United Methodist Church Cemetery.
Gray Mortuary, Pelzer
Condolences: www.graymortuary.com
Lawrence Norwood
July 9, 1948 – October 10, 2024
Albert Lawrence Norwood, age 76, husband of Myrtle J. Norwood, of Williamston, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, October 10, 2024.
Born in Calhoun Falls, SC, on July 9, 1948, he was one of three children of the late Albert. L. Norwood, and the late Myrtle Emma Hozey.
Lawrence attended Crescent High School in Iva, SC, and retired from Anderson School District 1.
Lawrence enjoyed sharing meals and spending time with friends and family, doing yardwork, and listening to country and bluegrass music. He also loved growing vegetable gardens and raising chickens.
On May 26, 1968, he married the love of his life, Myrtle J. Norwood. Lawrence and Myrtle loved spending time together, and always enjoyed getaways to the beach or the mountains.
Above all, Lawrence was a loving husband, father, and “Papa” to his grandchildren. He truly had a servant’s heart and always made sure his family was taken care of. He was a precious, loving, and giving man who will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
Lawrence is survived by his wife of 56 years, Myrtle J. Norwood, his son, Chris Norwood, and his wife LeeAnn Norwood, along with his grandchildren, Ainsley Norwood, Silas Norwood, and Eli Norwood. He is also survived by his brother, Larry R. Norwood (Annette).
He lived his last few months watching his favorite westerns and sharing stories with family and friends. We are so blessed that he was happy and joyful until the very end.
The family will host a visitation from 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at Belmont Church of God of Prophecy, 203 Belmont Drive, Anderson, SC, 29624. The memorial service will follow at 3:00 pm. Rev. Alan Rhodes and Rev. Leland Pitts will officiate.
The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to the staff of Interim Hospice and Home Healthcare, for the exceptional love and care they provided.
The family will be at the home of their son, Chris Norwood.
The Standard Cremation & Funeral Center is serving the Norwood family, and a message of condolence may be sent by visiting www.standardfuneralcenter.com.
THE STANDARD CREMATION & FUNERAL CENTER, ANDERSON, SC.
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Sandra Jo Watkins Ambrose
On October 1, 2024, Sandra Jo Watkins Ambrose, beautiful, bold and beloved, left this life for her next adventure. She had just celebrated her 81st birthday in Asheville, North Carolina where she had lived for several decades. She worked at and retired from Mission Memorial Hospital.
She was born in Williamston, South Carolina to Helen Virginia Prince Watkins and Ralph Watkins. She was the second of their four children, and the first daughter. Sandy is forging a way for one daughter, one granddaughter and one great-granddaughter.
Sandy was likely the most beautiful and talented majorette, head majorette and drum majorette Palmetto High School had ever seen! AND she taught her little sister to twirl a batton like a professional! Even though she was eight years older than her sister, when she ended up at Palmetto High School, everybody was asking her if she was going to be a majorette like her sister Sandy.
In the mid 1960’s, she met her soulmate and love of her life, Warren Fitzgerald Ambrose. And yes, he was cousin to that fellow named F. Scott Fitzgerald. Sandy and Warren were a loving couple who had an exciting life together. They lived in New York City for several years where Sandy managed the first fried chicken stores in New York, Golden Skillet. She taught herself to speak Spanish, thanks to the New York Library, so that she could communicate with the people who worked at the stores. Warren was one of the original “Mad Men”, working with major advertising agencies in Mahattan, including the one that represented Pepsi when Joan Crawford owned it. If not for Warren, we would not have had the “Marlboro Man”, “Be Sociable, have a Pepsi” nor “Sugar Pops are Tops!” Sandy was not only in love with Warren, but inspired by him. Writing became her guilty pleasure. In the last 3 years of Sandy’s life, she authored and published 25 books, using the pen name Amber Grace. Her sister had the pleasure of helping her write 3 of them about the South Carolina Lowcountry, and loved seeing her excitement and pleasure as she accomplished those projects.
Sandy is also survived by five nephews and multiple great-nephews and great-nieces.
The family will hold a celebration of Sandy’s life on November 9 at 2:00 p.m. at her home in Asheville. Call 828-280-4454 if you need further information.
