JEANETTE KOLB LOWDER

Jeanette Kolb Lowder, 92, widow of Marvin D. Lowder, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019, at National Healthcare in Murrells Inlet.

Born on May 10, 1927, in Sumter, she was a daughter of the late Lucille Nettles Kolb and Weston Lamar Kolb.

She is survived by her two daughters, Jennie Lowder Breeden of Summerton and Mary Lowder Bradford (Doug Edwards) of Murrells Inlet; and grandchildren, Heather H. Allen (Jason), Weston M. Hopkins, Paul M. Hopkins and J. Aaron Bradford (Katie Riley). Great-granddaughters include Madelyn Allen, Bella Allen, Parker Hopkins and Caroline Hopkins; one surviving sister, Cecelia K. Jackson of Greenville (the baby sister); and many, many nieces, nephews and in-laws are also surviving.

She was preceded in death by sisters, Gwen K. Strange and Emily K. Jackson.

Jeanette, fondly known as "Pete," was dearly loved by her family and friends. Her dry and extremely quick wit will be cherished and quoted for years to come.

Upon graduation from Edmunds High School, she attained a business degree in Sumter. Jeanette retired from Lowder Brothers Gin Co. in Oswego, a job she loved and thrived in. The gin was an essential aspect of her life.

A graveside funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. today at Bethel United Methodist Church, Oswego, with the Rev. Tim Whited officiating.

The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. at the church.

Memorials can be made to Bethel United Methodist Church, 5575 Lodebar Road, Sumter, SC 29153.

Online condolences may be sent to www.sumterfunerals.com.

Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home & Crematory, 221 Broad St., Sumter, is in charge of the arrangements, (803) 775-9386.