Mother Eliza Mae Werts, 93, was born January 25, 1929 in Saluda County to her beloved parents the late Luther Hill and Mary Satterwhite. She gained her wings on Thursday, June 9, 2022 at Hospice Care in Greenwood, SC.
Mother Eliza received her education in the public schools of Saluda County. At an early age, she joined Mt. Enon Baptist Church, where she served as a faithful member and was honorable named the Mother of the Church. She was employed around Saluda as a Homemaker.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sons, Henry B. Charles and Jimmy Werts; sisters, Ruby Hurley of Saluda, SC and Mary Miles of Johnston, SC; brothers, Eugene, Osie B, Ladd, James, John, Luther, Jr., Richard and Albert.
Mother Werts was married to the late Henry Werts, Sr., for 45 years and their union was blessed with seven beautiful children.
Loving and precious memories of Mother Werts will continue through her daughters, Fannie (Tyrone) Pitts and Diane Werts both of Newberry, SC; two sons, James (Miriam) Werts of Newberry, SC and Wallace (Bridget) Werts of Saluda, SC; one daughter in law, Shirley Werts; adopted children, Mary Butler, Ida Gaines, Minnie Coleman, Larry Harling, Jr., and Oscar lee Daniels; fourteen grandchildren, twenty two great grandchildren, one great- great grandchild and a host of nieces, nephews and sorrowing friends.
Visitation will be held Thursday, June 16, 2022 from 1 to 6 pm in the parlor of Wilson Funeral Home, 64 Boundary St, Newberry, SC 29108.
Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM on Friday, June 17, 2022 at Mt. Enon Baptist Church, 377 Mount Enon Church Rd, Saluda, SC 29138.
Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
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