RACHEL B. ERWIN

July 22, 1925 – December 18, 2012

BELTON, SC - Jennie Rachel Bradberry Erwin, age 87, of 4119 Highway 29 North, Belton, entered her heavenly home on Tuesday, December 18, 2012, upon her death at her residence.  She was surrounded by the love of her family to whom she was so devoted.  Born in Anderson, she was the daughter of the late Arnie Lee Bradberry and the late Eula Branyon Bradberry.  For 61 years she was the loving and devoted wife of the late James Edward Erwin who died in 2002. 

Mrs. Erwin was retired from Kroger Bakery after 32 years of service where she was employed as a machine operator. Her many children and grandchildren provided her greatest joy.  Rachel was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church of Starr.

Left to carry on her legacy are survivors, 5 sons:  John Lee Erwin (Doris) of Starr, Kenneth Erwin of Townville, Billy Erwin of Townville, Robert Erwin (Jean) of Belton, and Jackie Erwin of Belton;  2 daughters, Peggy Davenport (Roger) of Williamston and Carol Hester of Belton;  grandchildren raised in the home are Robbie Allen and Brandon McClain.  Mrs. Erwin is also survived by 18 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren and 9 great-great grandchildren.  

In addition to her parents and her husband, Mrs. Erwin was preceded in death by a son, Ronnie Eugene Erwin and 2 sisters, Inez Cromer and Barbara Ann Young.

A graveside service to honor the life of Mrs. Erwin will be held Thursday, December 20, 2012, at 2 PM at Shiloh Baptist Church Cemetery, Hwy 29 South and Hwy 187, Starr, with Rev. Bo Trotter and Rev. Eric Boggs officiating.  The family will be at the residence and will receive friends at the cemetery following the service.

The family wishes to express gratitude and deep appreciation to Dr. Peter Dorton and staff and Hospice of the Upstate for the excellent care provided their mother and grandmother during her illness. 

Donations in memory of Rachel B. Erwin may be made to Hospice of the Upstate, 1835 Rogers Road, Anderson, SC 29621.