W.H. Mays Mortuary | Augusta, GA

Obituary For Ms. Elsie Adams Wingfield

Mrs. Elsie Adams Wingfield

North Augusta, SC— Mrs. Wingfield, 91, peacefully entered eternal rest October 6, 2020 at her home. Born on December 31, 1928 in Clover, SC to the late George and Carrie Adams. She became a North Augusta resident more than sixty years ago upon her marriage to the late Henry Edward Wingfield in 1952.

Mrs. Wingfield obtained science and education degrees from Claflin, South Carolina State and North Carolina Central University. She taught high school science for 35 years in school systems in Barnwell, Edgefield, Saluda and Aiken counties.

Immediately following her retirement, she volunteered for several years with Aiken County Council on Aging’s Meals on Wheels program and the Anna Maria Nursing home. She was an active member in the National Education Association, and later the Retired Teachers Association. While no longer active, she was a member of the Eta Theta Zeta chapter of the Zeta Phi Beta sorority.

A true woman of faith, she worked diligently in various ministries at the Carpentersville Baptist Church, including Sunday School, The Thomas Brown Choir, the Deaconess Ministry, the Joy Ministry, Mentoring Ministry, the Christian Women’s Alliance ministry, and the Susie Stephens Young Peoples Church.

She was predeceased by her parents, husband, siblings, Mabel (Johnny) Stewart, Mary (Frederick) Adderley, sister-in-law Thelma (Philip) Watson, brother in law Walter (Florence) Strong and granddaughter Erica Truesdale.

She leaves to cherish her memory: daughters, Thelma Diane (Grady) Truesdale and Henrietta Marie (George) Wingfield-Jones. Grandchildren Krystal Marie (Jason) Anderson, Eles Jones, Jadon Jones, and great-granddaughter, Kelsey and Lauren Marie Anderson; foster brother/cousin Rev. James (Shirley) Woody, sister-in-Law, Georgene Wingfield Crawford, brother-in-law, John (Frances) Wingfield; Cousins, Norma Dunlap, Julia Brown, Leroy (Renee) Brown, Danita (Lewis) White, Markeya (Jeremy) Smith. Devoted caretakers, Maggie Brown, Ida Quiller, Geraldine Williams. The children, grandchildren and great grandchildren of her cherished neighbor, the late Mrs. Armelia Stephens Lamback, and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews and godchildren.

A celebration of life will be held graveside on October 17, 2020 at 11 a.m. for immediate family. Others are invited to join online thru Facebook https://www.facebook.com/whmaysmortuaryaugusta/

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in her memory to:

Carpentersville Baptist Church Elsie A. Wingfield Scholarship 415 Carpentersville Road North Augusta SC, 29841 or to your favorite charity.

W. H. Mays Mortuary, 1221 James Brown Boulevard, Augusta, Georgia 30901 (706)722-6401.

Guest Book

Mrs. Wingfield was a part of our family in Carpentersville. My Grandparents lived at 403 Hamburg Road Mr. Daniel E. Smith and Mrs. Hattie Pearl Smith. I spent the better part of my childhood in that homestead family home and The Wingfield`s Ms.Elsie and Hen would visit often. Cliff W. Terrell, The Smith, Brown, and Terrell Family

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Blessings and love to sister in law. May you find peace in memories. Zemira & Dot Jones

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My condolences to the family . She was such and sweet and caring person. Always greeting you with a smile. I'll always remember her as the lady with the golden smile. May you rest in the sweetest peace... love, Kimberly , Delois, Miguel, Jamell.

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She was my Physical Science teacher at Jackson High school. She taught us to believe in ourselves and we could accomplish anything. She was a wonderful person and it was my privilege to be her student. Tony Wilson

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She was my 9th grade science teacher at Jackson High. She was a wonderful teacher. It was a privilege to be her student. Mack McGill

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With Him Forever The waking of the earth in springtime reminds us it is true. That nothing really ever dies That will not rise anew.... So trust God's all wise wisdom And doubt the Father never, For in His heavenly Kingdom She will live with Him forever. Georgene Wingfield Crawford

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Rest in peace. The Riverside High School Family, Saluda, SC

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Mrs. Elsie A. Wingfield, Was an excellent Teacher. I'm very proud of Her. She was a child of God with Love and Happiness. My prayers are with The Entire Family and Friends. Rev. Mike Jones

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The first time I met you at Grady and Diane house, I thought you were a sweetheart Ms. Elsie. The last time I talked to you on the phone you made me laugh. Rest on sister, rest on. My deepest sympathy to the family of this beautiful lady, Mrs. Elsie Wingfield. Mae Truesdale-Blocker

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My sincere condolences to Henrietta and family for the loss of her mother. Mrs. Wingfield was a wonderful person.She was a gracious and loving neighbor. May she rest in peace.

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