Evelyn Rish New

NEW-Ms. Inice Evelyn Rish New, age 91, wife of the late Lewis Wade New and daughter of the late John Andrew Rish and the late Fannie Estell Fulmer Rish, entered into eternal rest on Monday, March 21, 2011. She is survived by daughters and sons-in-law; Janie and Charles Smith of Florence, S.C. and Rudy and Frances Cook of Aiken, S.C.; a son and daughter-in-law, James “Bo” and Eunice New of Graniteville, S.C.; a sister, Lottie Campbelle of Aiken, S.C.; a brother-in-law and his wife, David and Martha New of Aiken, S.C.; nine grandchildren, twenty-six great grandchildren and seven great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother, Henry Rish and two granddaughters, Susan New and Dee Anna Smith. She was born in and was a lifelong resident of Aiken County. She had a degree in homemaking as she worked long hours on a farm helping provide food for her family, and she was also an expert seamstress as she made all the clothes her family wore. She was a member of the Order of Amaranth, Ladies of the Nobles, Aiken County Shrine Club and worked for the Foster Grandparents Program at North Aiken Elementary School for thirteen years; twelve years with the same second grade teacher, Mr. Curtis Dawkins. Most of all, she was a dedicated member of Redds Branch Baptist Church in Aiken, where she taught Sunday School, sang in the choir and every other job where needed, she was always willing to serve. Just last year, she was honored by the church for serving as church clerk for forty years. Yes, she was a saintly Christian lady who would help any and everybody. The world would be a much better place with more people like Ms. New. Needless to say, she shall be greatly missed by her family, friends and all whose lives she touched during the 91 years that God granted her on this earth; however life for her has not ended, she has just gone to her Heavenly home to receive her much deserved “Crown of Life”. A service celebrating her life will be held on Friday, March 25, 2011 at 11:00 AM at Redds Branch Baptist Church in Aiken with Rev. J. B. Redd, Rev. Gary Hanna and Rev. Stephen Phillips officiating. The interment will follow at the church cemetery. Her grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Her Sunday School Class (the Willing Workers/Gibbs Bible Class), Ladies of the Nobles and Order of the Amaranth will serve as Honorary pallbearers. The family will receive friends Thursday, March 24th from 6:00 to 9:00 PM at Christian Heritage Church on Ascauga Lake Rd. in Graniteville, S,C. The family wishes to extend their gratitude for the wonderful care given to their loved one by Regency Hospice, her family and friends during her extended illness. Memorials may be made to Redds Branch Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, 390 Redds Branch Rd., Aiken, S.C. 29801, Regency Hospice, 105 Summerwood Way or to a charity of one’s choice. Napier Funeral Home, 315 Main St., Graniteville, S.C. is in charge of the funeral arrangements. To sign our guest register, you may log on to www.napierfuneralhome.com