Eula Mae Gossett

Gossett, Eula Mae

Dateline: Spartanburg, SC

Eula Mae Blackwell Gossett, 74, widow of the Rev. Dr. Thomas William Gossett, entered into eternal rest May 2, 2010 at the Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home.

A native of Spartanburg County, she was a daughter of the late Albert and Montiree Arledge Blackwell. Eula Mae retired from The Aug. W. Smith Company, where she was a seamstress.

Currently a member of Northbrook Baptist Church, she faithfully ministered by her husband's side for more than 40 years in Baptist churches in both North and South Carolina. Her love for children was evidenced by the active role she played in teaching Sunday School, Vacation Bible School, and Church Training.

Surviving are her son: Timothy M. Gossett of Taylors, her daughter, Angela D. Driskell and her husband, Rev. Timothy Driskell of Columbiana, AL.; her grandchildren Timothy Alexander Driskell and Rebekah Grace Driskell of Columbiana, AL; daughter in law, Karen Smith Gossett of Fort Worth, TX; three sisters, Elloree Pruitt and Frances Elder both of Chesnee, and Diane Blackwell of Spartanburg; two brothers, Ray Blackwell of Roebuck and James Blackwell of Hesperia, CA.; her sister in love, Millie Tipton of Spartanburg, as well as many nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, May 4, 2010 from 6:00 - 8:00PM at Seawright Funeral Home. A Service of
Worship celebrating Eula Mae's life will be held Wednesday, May 5, 2010 at 2:00 PM at Northbrook Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. The family is at her home.

Should friends desire, memorials may be made to Northbrook Baptist Church, 1881 Boiling Springs Road, Boiling Springs, SC 29316 or The Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home, 686 Jeff Davis Drive, Spartanburg, SC 29303.

Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.seawright-funeralhome.com or www.thomasmcafee.com.

Seawright Funeral Home
Inman, SC