Mary Brissey

Mary Brissey

Ware Shoals – Mary Owens Brissey, 91, wife of C.Ted Brissey, of Ware Shoals, S.C. died Sunday, January 27, 2013 at Hospice of the Piedmont.

Born in Laurens County, she was a daughter of the late George P. and Ollie McNeely Owens. She was a member of Mt. Gallagher Baptist Church. She was retired from Camak Elementary School.

Surviving are her husband of the home, two daughters, Mrs. Don “Patsy” Jackson of Ware Shoals and Mrs. Billy “Martha” Anderson of Westminister, two sisters, Mrs. Henry “Lolila” O’Dell and Mrs. James “Lula” Manley both of Ware Shoals, five grandchildren , Patrick (Shannon) Jackson, Brooks (Pamela) Jackson, Neely (Ryan) Abernathy, Billy (Tina) Anderson and Lee (Travis) Perkins and six great-grandchildren. She was pre-deceased by a brother, Joseph F. “Bud” Owens and a sister, Mrs. Robert “Kathryn” Jennings.

Funeral services will be held at 2 P.M. Tuesday at Mt. Gallagher Baptist Church with Rev. Dr. Marcus Bishop officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Mt. Gallagher Choir Fund, 11828 Indian Mound Rd. or to Hospice of the Piedmont, 408 W. Alexander Ave., Greenwood, S.C.29649

The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 P.M. at Mt. Gallagher Baptist Church prior to the service.. Online condolences may be made at www.ParkerWhitePruitt.com. Parker-White-Pruitt Funeral Home and Crematory in charge of arrangements.