1920
Neely
2015
Neely Bearden
July 5, 1920 — March 25, 2015
Neely Bearden
Easley
Cornelia Hipp Bearden of Easley, SC, born July 5, 1920, passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 25, 2015 at The Woodlands Arboretum, Greenville.
She was pre-deceased by her husband, James (Jim) D. Bearden, Jr.
She was the daughter of John William and Bessie Isom Hipp and was the youngest and sole survivor of five siblings.
She moved to Central, SC, after graduating from Winthrop College and began her teaching career at Central High School where she taught Home Economics and Science. Her teaching career was interrupted by having and raising three children. She was actively involved with the local United Daughters of the Confederacy, Order of the Eastern Star, and Daughters of the American Revolution. The family moved to Easley where she entered the teaching profession at Easley Junior High School until her retirement. Her teaching career spanned for over thirty years. She enjoyed her membership in the Better Homes Club and playing bridge.
In 1998, she and Jim moved to Foothills Presbyterian Community upon its opening. After Jim passed away she continued to live there until her move to the Woodlands.
She is survived by her three children, Dr. James D. Bearden III, (Ann), Spartanburg; John H. Bearden (Sherry), Travelers Rest; Betsy Bearden Worthington (Richard), Lynchburg, Va; eight grandchildren; and twelve great- grandchildren. She was a special mother and grandmother to all her family.
She was an active member of Easley Presbyterian Church until her move to The Woodlands. She loved her church and served as Sunday school teacher, Senior High Youth Group Leader, founding member of Amazing Grays, and as Deacon and Elder. She also led and worked on the project to needlepoint the cushions for the pulpit area. She never hesitated to share Jesus Christ, her Lord and Savior, with those she met.
The family expresses their appreciation for the excellent care she has received during her years in the Arboretum, The Woodlands.
Her funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday at Easley Presbyterian Church. The family will receive friends in the Church Parlor from 9:45AM ? 1O:45AM Saturday. A private Committal Service will take place later at Old Stone Church Cemetery.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers memorials be made to the Chapel Fund, Foothills Presbyterian Community, 2817 Ashland Road, Columbia, SC 29210; or Easley Presbyterian Church, Capital Fund, 200 South 1st Street, Easley, SC 29640; or Bearden-Josey Breast Center Mammography Assistance Program Fund, Spartanburg Regional Foundation, 101 East Wood Street, Spartanburg, SC 29303.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.RobinsonFuneralHomes.com or in person at Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown, which is assisting the family.
Easley
Cornelia Hipp Bearden of Easley, SC, born July 5, 1920, passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 25, 2015 at The Woodlands Arboretum, Greenville.
She was pre-deceased by her husband, James (Jim) D. Bearden, Jr.
She was the daughter of John William and Bessie Isom Hipp and was the youngest and sole survivor of five siblings.
She moved to Central, SC, after graduating from Winthrop College and began her teaching career at Central High School where she taught Home Economics and Science. Her teaching career was interrupted by having and raising three children. She was actively involved with the local United Daughters of the Confederacy, Order of the Eastern Star, and Daughters of the American Revolution. The family moved to Easley where she entered the teaching profession at Easley Junior High School until her retirement. Her teaching career spanned for over thirty years. She enjoyed her membership in the Better Homes Club and playing bridge.
In 1998, she and Jim moved to Foothills Presbyterian Community upon its opening. After Jim passed away she continued to live there until her move to the Woodlands.
She is survived by her three children, Dr. James D. Bearden III, (Ann), Spartanburg; John H. Bearden (Sherry), Travelers Rest; Betsy Bearden Worthington (Richard), Lynchburg, Va; eight grandchildren; and twelve great- grandchildren. She was a special mother and grandmother to all her family.
She was an active member of Easley Presbyterian Church until her move to The Woodlands. She loved her church and served as Sunday school teacher, Senior High Youth Group Leader, founding member of Amazing Grays, and as Deacon and Elder. She also led and worked on the project to needlepoint the cushions for the pulpit area. She never hesitated to share Jesus Christ, her Lord and Savior, with those she met.
The family expresses their appreciation for the excellent care she has received during her years in the Arboretum, The Woodlands.
Her funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday at Easley Presbyterian Church. The family will receive friends in the Church Parlor from 9:45AM ? 1O:45AM Saturday. A private Committal Service will take place later at Old Stone Church Cemetery.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers memorials be made to the Chapel Fund, Foothills Presbyterian Community, 2817 Ashland Road, Columbia, SC 29210; or Easley Presbyterian Church, Capital Fund, 200 South 1st Street, Easley, SC 29640; or Bearden-Josey Breast Center Mammography Assistance Program Fund, Spartanburg Regional Foundation, 101 East Wood Street, Spartanburg, SC 29303.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.RobinsonFuneralHomes.com or in person at Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown, which is assisting the family.
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