Saluda resident Lois Laughter “Granny” Case, 77, went to be with the Lord Thursday, April 26 at St. Luke’s Hospital surrounded by her family.
Mrs. Case was born Oct. 20, 1934, in Saluda to Ellis and Janie Laughter. She was married since 1950 to Ernest Case. She was a member of Friendship Baptist church, a Brownie scout leader, a member of the women’s auxiliary and a faithful supporter of the St. Jude’s Hospital for children. Most importantly, she was a loving mother, grandmother and “Granny” to all who needed one.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Case; an infant son; an infant great grandson; three brothers; and four sisters. She is survived by her five adoring children: Wanda Lindsey, Leon Case, Nancy Sinex, Barbara Hipp and Kathy Whitlatch and their spouses, along with 13 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild and two sisters, Myrtle Stamey and Pauline Laughter.
The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. Sunday, April 29 at Petty Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, April 30 at Friendship Baptist Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, Lois requested donations be made to Help Hope Live, in honor of Earl Newman, her nephew, awaiting a kidney transplant. These donations can be mailed to Help Hope Live, 150 N. Radnor Chester Rd., Suite F120, Radnor, Pa. 19087.
An online guest register is available at www.pettyfuneralhome.com.
Petty Funeral Home & Crematory, Landrum.