Doris Elizabeth Ewers Ayers

Doris Elizabeth Ewers Ayers-Summerville Doris Elizabeth Ewers Ayers, 82, widow of Wilmot Goodwin Ayers, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, August 18, 2012 at her residence. Family and friends are invited to attend a visitation on Monday evening, August 20, 2012 from 6 to 8 o’clock at James A. Dyal Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held Tuesday, August 21, 2012 at 2 o’clock at Bethany United Methodist Church, Spell Chapel with the Rev. Dr. Mark Fentress and Rev. James Alewine officiating. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Bethany United Methodist Church, Spell Chapel, 118 W. Third South Street, Summerville, SC 29483. Doris was born March 21, 1930 in Charleston, SC daughter of the late Amos Ewers and Gladys Pettis Ewers. She was one of seven children. She was a graduate of Ridgeville High School and attended Commercial School in Columbia, SC. Doris started her long career with Ledgerton’s Stationary Store in Charleston, North Girl’s Wear in North, SC and Columbia, SC. Many years were spent as a secretary at Summerville Underwriters before she and her husband opened the Iron Kettle Restaurant. Her many delicious dishes and catering delicacies was her passion. After the Iron Kettle closed she was a real estate agent, manager of Dollar General and worked part time for Trident United Way. She was a member of Ivy Garden Club and enjoyed working with her flowers in her garden. Most of all, she loved God and her family. Nana was never too busy to host a family and friends dinner. She was a member of Bethany United Methodist Church, Sue Knight Sunday School Class and McAlhaney Circle. Survivors include one daughter and one son; Wanda Gail Lowry of West Palm Beach, FL and Wilmot Goodwin “WG” Ayers, Jr. (Margaret) of Lebanon, three grandchildren; Scott Riddle (Jennifer) of Tampa, FL, Wilmot Jason Ayers (Penny) of Lebanon and Stacy Louise Newman (Darrell) of Hanahan; six great grandchildren; Madison Riddle, Ivy & Holland Ayers and Macy, Lindsey & Emery Newman, one sister; Joan Owen, two brothers; Teddy Ewers (Martha) and Grover Ewers (Barbara) and numerous nieces, nephews and dear friends. She was predeceased by her brothers; J.W. Ewers, Amos (Pete) Ewers and a sister; Muriel Ewers Greenhaigh. A memorial message may be written to the family by visiting our website at www.jamesadyal.com. ARRANGEMENTS BY JAMES A. DYAL FUNERAL HOME, 303 S. MAIN STREET, SUMMERVILLE, SC 29483 (843) 873-4040.

Doris Elizabeth Ewers Ayers

March 21, 1930 - August 18, 2012