Louise Bishop Kearse

Mrs. Louise Bishop Kearse, 93, of Ehrhardt, entered into her eternal rest on Saturday, February 16, 2013 at Unihealth PAC Health Care in Barnwell. She was the widow of the late Francis M. Kearse.

Funeral services will be held 3 o’clock, Tuesday, February 19, 2013 at the chapel of Brice Herndon Funeral Home- Ehrhardt Chapel. Interment will follow in Kearse Brabham Cemetery.

Mrs. Kearse was born August 24, 1919, in Ehrhardt and was a daughter of the late George Lawrence Bishop. and Irene Beard Bishop. She was the retired owner of Kearse Nursery and Seed Store in Ehrhardt. Mrs. Louise had an avid love for working with her flowers.

Surviving are: her daughter, Jean Kinard and her husband Neeley of Barnwell; a grandson, Brad Kinard and his wife Stephanie; 3 great grandchildren, Stephen, Branna, and Branden. She was preceded in death by a brother, Cecil Bishop.

Flowers will be accepted or memorial contributions may be made to: The Kearse Brabham Cemetery, in care of Lula Belle Walling, 7701 Lowcountry Highway, Ehrhardt, SC, 29081

Visitation will be held Tuesday one hour prior to the service at THE BRICE W. HERNDON AND SONS FUNERAL HOMES, EHRHARDT-BAMBERG CHAPEL, 2515 Lowcountry Highway, Ehrhardt, 803.267.1971; www.briceherndonfuneralhome.com.

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