Cleo Jester Addy

May 4, 1911 - December 13, 2013

Mrs. Cleo J. Addy, 102, has gotten her wish. She has gone home. She died early Friday morning, Dec. 13, 2013 at the Saluda Nursing Center. Mrs. Cleo was the widow of Ralph S. Addy. Mrs. Cleo was the eldest daughter of Dan J. and Letie S. Jester of Greenwood, SC. She was a member of Good Hope Baptist Church where she served in the choir and received a plaque for 40 years of service in the Nursery Department. Mrs. Cleo loved the Lord and honored her pastor, Pastor Jeremy Beauford. Mrs. Cleo completed high school and worked in the Textile Industry. Later she was a homemaker rearing 4 children. Mrs. Cleo was a talented lady whether sewing, cooking or keeping children in her home or fishing. She finished pillowcases for her granddaughters at age 100. Every friend she had was a treasure to her. She was predeceased in death by her parents; her husband of over 50 years; her two sons, Johnny and David. Also, five brothers: Floyd, Danny, Furman, Earl and Ralph and two sisters, Nina Moseley and Lois Buffington. Mrs. Cleo is survived by her two sisters, Ruth Roark and Nora McKinney of Greenwood, SC. Her children and their spouses, Carroll (Ellen) of Ninety Six and Wanda Jean (Elton) of Pelion. She adored her two granddaughters, Tara Dunbar of Leesville and Faith D. Ryan (Steve) of Aiken. She rejoiced at the birth of her only great-grandson, Cooper Ryan on Jan. 1, 2012. Her funeral service is planned for Sunday, Dec. 15, 2013 at 3 P.M. at her church, officiated by her pastor, Pastor Jeremy Beauford. Assisting will be Pastor Stanley Sprouse and her son in-law, Dr. Elton Dunbar. The family will greet guests in the Fellowship Hall an hour prior to the service. Burial will be in the family plot at the church. Any memorials should be sent to her church, Good Hope Baptist Church 1738 Greenwood Hwy., Saluda, SC 29138 or the Saluda Nursing Center, P.O. Box 398, Saluda, SC 29138.