Lois Mccomb Evatt

Lois McComb Evatt, 94, of Central, former resident of 1210 Central Rd., Bishop Branch Community of Anderson County, died Saturday, December 21, 2013 at Clemson Downs Healthcare Center. She was the wife of the late Jared Calvin Evatt. She was born in McCormick to the late James and Martha Pettigrew McComb. Mrs. Evatt graduated from Winthrop College and was a retired elementary school teacher in Central, as well as Liberty Elementary School. She was a member of Sharon United Methodist Church in Central. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Jay Evatt, Jr. and six brothers and sisters. Mrs. Evatt is the last surviving member of her immediate family. She is survived by thirteen nieces and nephews and numerous great-nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be 10:00AM Friday, December 27, 2013 in the Sharon United Methodist Church Cemetery in Central with the Rev. Eric Shepard officiating. The family is at their respective homes. Memorial contributions, in memory of Mrs. Evatt, may be sent to the Clemson Botanical Gardens, Annual Giving, 110 Daniel Dr., Clemson, SC 29631. A message of condolence may be sent to the family by visiting www.harrisfuneral.com. HARRIS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES of Abbeville is assisting the family.