Edythe Wise

Edythe Laurell Stephenson Wise, of Spartanburg, SC, died Thursday, September 10, 2015, at Eden Terrace. The cherished wife of Robert W. Wise, for 69 years, was born in Sheridan, Wyoming, to the late Charles Stephenson and Gladys Wilson Stephenson who moved to Savannah, Georgia a short time later. It was there that Edythe grew up and married "Bobby", who remained the love of her life until her last breath. She was a wonderful wife, mother, and a very prolific artist--creating oils, pastels, watercolors, and sculptures--especially renowned locally for her beautiful Santa Claus portraits. She graduated from Savannah High School, attended Armstrong College, S.C.A.D., and Converse College II. Her memberships include the S. C. Watercolor Society, Spartanburg Artist Guild, National League of American Pen Women, and the Book Review. Publications by Mrs. Wise are "Color Historic Spartanburg" and "Color the Church of the Advent". She loved her church, The Episcopal Church of the Advent, where she attended since 1959, serving in many capacities including Bazaar Chairman. She served two terms as president of the Georgia Cleveland Home. Other memberships include the Country Club of Spartanburg, Piedmont Club, Savannah Yacht Club, the Skidaway and Oglethorpe Clubs, and the Telfair in Savannah. Mrs. Wise's award-winning artwork has been featured in many juried shows throughout the country. It is displayed at Spartanburg Medical Center, Mary Black Memorial Hospital, Piedmont Internal Medicine, Eden Terrace, The Church of the Advent, and numerous private collections. In addition to her husband, she is survived by a daughter, Ange Pickens (Jim); a son, Rob Wise; grandchildren, Edy Pickens Levin (Danny), James Pickens (Kendall), Bert Pickens (Suzanne), Aimee Wise and Robert Wise, III; five great-granddaughters, Caroline, Carson, Sarah, Louisa Hays, and Goldie; as well as several nieces and nephews. Edythe was predeceased by two sisters, Mrs. Bobbie Thornton and Marie Stephenson, both of Wyoming. A service celebrating her life will be conducted at 10:30 AM Tuesday, September 15, 2015, at The Episcopal Church of the Advent, by the Rev. Ned Morris and the Rev. Stephen Y. McGehee. The family will receive friends in the Parish and Community Life Center after the private committal in the church columbarium. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to HALTER, 1400 Carolina Country Club Road, Spartanburg, SC 29302; The Episcopal Church of the Advent, 141 Advent Street, Spartanburg, SC 29302; or a charity of one's choice. Special thanks is expressed to the wonderful caregivers at Eden Terrace and Interim Hospice. Floyd's North Church Street Chapel To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Edythe Laurell Stephenson Wise please visit our Sympathy Store.