Evelyn Batson

Ware Shoals – Evelyn Wood Batson, 79, wife of Larry Batson, of Mt. Bethel Road, died Thursday, September 20, 2018 at Hospice Care of the Piedmont.

Born in Laurens County, she was a daughter of the late Capers and Clara Wingo Wood. She was a member of Poplar Springs Baptist Church where she was active in the WMU. She was a homemaker and a member of the D.A.R. Sullivan Dunklin Chapter.

Surviving are her husband of the home, four sons, Keith Batson of Ware Shoals, David Batson (Sherylan) of Waterloo, Don Batson of Ware Shoals, and Brian Batson (Lisa) of Charleston, nine grandchildren, Nicholas Batson (Kelli), Cameron Batson, Natalie Mims (Michael), Lydia Bouknight (Daniel), Amber Bonetti (Jonathan), Jordan Batson, Braden Batson, Emily Batson, and Daniel Batson, four great-grandchildren, Madilynn, Annette, Batson Neil, and Emory. She was pre-deceased by a sister, Eugenia Wood.

Funeral services will be held at 2pm Saturday, September 22, 2018 at Poplar Springs Baptist Church with Rev. Dr. Marcus Bishop and Pastor Bruce Ostrom officiating. Burial will follow in the Church Cemetery.

The family is at the home and will receive friends from 1 to 2 PM Saturday at the church prior to the service. In Lieu of Flowers memorials may be made to Poplar Springs Baptist Church, Box 124, Ware Shoals, SC 29692. Online condolences may be made at www.ParkerWhitePruitt.com

Service Details

  • Date: Saturday, September 22, 2018
  • Time: 2 PM
  • Place: Poplar Springs Baptist Church, Ware Shoals Directions to Church
  • Cemetery: Church Cemetery
  • Visitation: 1 to 2 PM at Poplar Springs Baptist Church prior to the service
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