1930
Celia
2011
Celia Bryson Gettys
July 19, 1930 — April 25, 2011
Celia Bryson Gettys
- Easley
Celia Bryson Gettys, 80, of Easley, SC, wife of the late Richard Henry Gettys, died Monday, April 25, 2011. Born and reared in Spartanburg, SC, she was the daughter of the late Basford Belew Bryson and Ouida Scott Bryson.
Following graduation from Spartanburg High School and Winthrop College, she began her teaching career in Cheraw, SC. After she was married, she taught in Beaufort, SC, Dumfries, Va, and Spartanburg, SC. In 1962 she began a 26 year teaching career with The School District of Pickens County, which included positions at Easley High School and Easley Junior High School (now Gettys Middle School). Mrs. Gettys served on the South Carolina State Board of Education from 1992 to 1995, and was elected chairman in 1995. She was the first female to hold this position.
She was a member of Easley Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Gettys was involved in many organizations including The Blue Chip Ladies investment club, The Better Homes Club, 'The Book Club' and multiple bridge clubs.
Mrs. Gettys is survived by her sons Dr. Richard Henry Gettys, Jr. (Sherry Anne), Roddey Bryson Gettys (Jeanne), Robert Lesslie Gettys (Lee), all of Greenville, SC and grandchildren Charlotte Gettys Meade, Meredith Gettys, Jack Gettys, Hank Gettys, Julian Gettys, Bobby Gettys, and Caroline Gettys. She is also survived by siblings Ward S. Bryson, Mary Bryson Wilson and Basford B. Bryson and a stepbrother Charles F. West.
She was predeceased by a granddaughter Anne Scott Gettys, stepmothers Emma Bryson and Julia Bryson and a stepsister Elizabeth Wilson.
Memorial services will be held on Thursday April 28th at 3:30 PM at Easley Presbyterian Church. Visitation will be held on Wednesday April 27th from 6:00 until 7:30 PM at Robinson Funeral Home Downtown, Easley.
Family members are at their respective homes.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Easley Presbyterian Church, 200 S. First Street, Easley, SC 29640, GBS/CIDP (Guillain-Barre Research and Support) Foundation International, The Holly Building 104 1/2 Forrest Ave., Narberth, PA 19072, or the charity of one's choice.
The family would like to take this opportunity to thank the physicians and staff at North Greenville Hospital for the loving care they provided Mrs. Gettys during her extended illness.
- Easley
Celia Bryson Gettys, 80, of Easley, SC, wife of the late Richard Henry Gettys, died Monday, April 25, 2011. Born and reared in Spartanburg, SC, she was the daughter of the late Basford Belew Bryson and Ouida Scott Bryson.
Following graduation from Spartanburg High School and Winthrop College, she began her teaching career in Cheraw, SC. After she was married, she taught in Beaufort, SC, Dumfries, Va, and Spartanburg, SC. In 1962 she began a 26 year teaching career with The School District of Pickens County, which included positions at Easley High School and Easley Junior High School (now Gettys Middle School). Mrs. Gettys served on the South Carolina State Board of Education from 1992 to 1995, and was elected chairman in 1995. She was the first female to hold this position.
She was a member of Easley Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Gettys was involved in many organizations including The Blue Chip Ladies investment club, The Better Homes Club, 'The Book Club' and multiple bridge clubs.
Mrs. Gettys is survived by her sons Dr. Richard Henry Gettys, Jr. (Sherry Anne), Roddey Bryson Gettys (Jeanne), Robert Lesslie Gettys (Lee), all of Greenville, SC and grandchildren Charlotte Gettys Meade, Meredith Gettys, Jack Gettys, Hank Gettys, Julian Gettys, Bobby Gettys, and Caroline Gettys. She is also survived by siblings Ward S. Bryson, Mary Bryson Wilson and Basford B. Bryson and a stepbrother Charles F. West.
She was predeceased by a granddaughter Anne Scott Gettys, stepmothers Emma Bryson and Julia Bryson and a stepsister Elizabeth Wilson.
Memorial services will be held on Thursday April 28th at 3:30 PM at Easley Presbyterian Church. Visitation will be held on Wednesday April 27th from 6:00 until 7:30 PM at Robinson Funeral Home Downtown, Easley.
Family members are at their respective homes.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Easley Presbyterian Church, 200 S. First Street, Easley, SC 29640, GBS/CIDP (Guillain-Barre Research and Support) Foundation International, The Holly Building 104 1/2 Forrest Ave., Narberth, PA 19072, or the charity of one's choice.
The family would like to take this opportunity to thank the physicians and staff at North Greenville Hospital for the loving care they provided Mrs. Gettys during her extended illness.
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