Zelma O'Shields Sommer

Zelma O'Shields Sommer
- Easley, SC

Zelma Irene Carson O'Shields Sommer, 87, of 1749 Jameson Road, passed away Monday, May 4, 2009, at Palmetto Health Baptist Easley.

Born in Anderson County, a daughter of the late Guy and Mary Revis Carson, Mrs. Sommer retired from Sangamo Electric in Pickens, and was a member of Wayside Baptist Church.

Surviving are her second husband, John Sommer of the home; a son, Daniel Scott O'Shields and wife, Judy, of Easley; two daughters, Mary Louise Hawkins and husband, Truman, and Irene Hooper, all of Easley; two sisters, Virginia Skelton of Easley, and Betty Mae Ramey of Pickens; two step-sons, Tim Sommer and wife, Terri, of Macon GA, and Mark Sommer and wife, Loretta, of PA; and eleven grandchildren, sixteen great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren, and two step great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Sommer was predeceased by her first husband, W.L. O'Shields, Jr., a daughter, Elizabeth "Becky" Henderson, a son Jackson O'Shields, a grandson, Justin O'Shields and a great-grandson, Hank Hawkins, Jr.

Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday in the chapel of Robinson Funeral Home- Downtownwith Rev. Roger Todd and Rev. Greg Phillips officiating. Burial will follow in Hillcrest Memorial Park.

Visitation will be from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

The family is at the home of Daniel and Judy O'Shields, 1809 Jameson Road, Easley, SC 29640.

Condolences may be expressed at www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com or in person at Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown, which is assisting the family.