Obituary of Essie Pearl Keough

Essie Pearl (Wise) Keough, 92, of Swansea, SC entered into rest Friday, July 11, 2014 at her home surrounded by her family. Born Friday, August 5, 1921 in Swansea, she was a daughter of the late W. J. M. and Bertha Mae Wise. Mrs. Keough was said to have a green thumb and had a fondness for all things that grew. She was a caregiver of many people throughout her life, but nothing could surpass the joy she received from being with and taking care of her own family. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Keough was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph A. Keough, of Eddystone, PA; daughter, Mary Lynn Barracliff; sisters, Addie Mae Howard and Seany McBride; and four brothers, W.D., Newman, Glady and Leon Wise. She is survived by two daughters, Harriet Crowley, of Aston, PA and JoAnn Keough, of Swansea; son, Bobby Keough (Debra), of Columbia; one brother, Truman Wise; nine grandchildren and nine great grandchildren; as well as many nieces and nephews. The family would like to extend a personal thank you to Essie's caregivers, Jennifer Rogers, Joan Rogers and Daisy Sutton, for the comfort, care and compassion they showed to their mother. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 A.M., on Monday, July 14, 2014 at Sandy Run Lutheran Church, 1927 Old State Road, Swansea, SC 29160. Interment will immediately follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 4:00 to 6:00 P.M., on Sunday, July 13, 2014 at Thompson Funeral Home of Lexington, 4720 Augusta Road, Lexington, SC 29073.