August 19, 1929 – July 27, 2013
Johnnie Pauline “Maw Maw” Conwell Metz, age 83, of 1021 Parker Bowie Road, Iva, passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2013, at the Exalted Health and Rehab of Iva, surrounded by her family. Born in Anderson, she was the daughter of the late John Paul Conwell and the late Annie Mae Hayes Conwell. For 63 years, she was the loving and devoted wife of Jimmy Metz of the home.
Mrs. Metz attended Girls High School in Anderson. She was a cloth inspector retired from Clark Schwabel. Pauline enjoyed travel with her friends, but the favorite pastime was the joy she received from her children and grandchildren. “Maw Maw” was an excellent cook and she enjoyed serving special meals to her family and friends. She was a member of Rocky River Baptist Church.
In addition to her husband, Jimmy, she is survived by 2 sons, Steve Metz and his wife, Vickie, of Central, and Tim Metz of Iva; a son-in-law, Wade “Shorty” Burton of Iva; a sister, Grace Neese of Anderson; 5 grandchildren, Terri Smith and husband, Brent, Sommer Smith and husband, Tommy, Jaime Miller and husband, Rhett, Jacob Metz and Cody Metz; and 6 great-grandchildren, Gabriel and Piper Smith, Kade and Paislee Smith, Gracie Metz, and Evie Ann Miller.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Metz was preceded in death by a daughter, Paula Ann Burton, and a brother, Charles Conwell.
A Graveside Service to honor and celebrate the life of Mrs. Pauline C. Metz will be held on Tuesday, July 30, 2013, at 2 PM at the Iva City Cemetery, with Rev. Dr. Bobby Jones officiating. The family will be at the residence and will receive friends at The McDougald Funeral Home on Monday, July 29, 2013, from 6 PM until 8 PM.
The family suggests contributions in memory of Mrs. Metz may be made to Ark Hospice, 101 Grace Drive, Easley, SC 29640.
A message of condolence may be sent by visiting www.mcdougaldfuneralhome.com.