Gertrude Smith Sprouse

Gertrude S. "Gertie" Sprouse, 80, of Abbeville, wife of the late John Lewis Sprouse, Jr., entered into rest Sunday, January 28, 2007 at the Hospice House in Greenwood. She was born in Abbeville to the late Otis and Lillian Newell Smith. Mrs. Sprouse was an active member of Main Street United Methodist Church where she was involved in the church choir and circle group 4. She is survived by two sons, Mike Sprouse and his wife Barbara of Waterloo, SC, and Danny Sprouse and his wife Teresa of Greenwood, four grandchildren, five great- grandchildren, two step-grandchildren, one step-great-grandson. The family will receive friends from 1:30PM to 2:30PM Wednesday, January 31, 2007 at Harris Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be 3:00PM Wednesday, January 31, 2007 at Main Street United Methodist Church. Burial will follow in Long Cane Cemetery. The families are at their respective homes. Memorial contributions in memory of Mrs. Sprouse may be sent to the HospiceCare of the Piedmont 408 W. Alexander St. Greenwood, SC 29646, OR to Main Street United Methodist Church PO Box 656 Abbeville, SC 29620. Online condolences may be sent to the Sprouse family by visiting www.harrisfuneral.com HARRIS FUNERAL HOME, of Abbeville is assisting the Sprouse family.