WILMINGTON, NC—Jerri Metts Wingard passed away April 18, 2020, at the age of 86 surrounded by family.

Mrs. Wingard is survived by her loving husband of 37 years, Gerald W. Wingard, of Lexington, SC; daughter, Jennifer Jumper Kitchens (Brent), of Wilmington, NC; her grandchildren, stepgrandchildren, cousins, and great-nieces; sister, Chick Bates (Wyman), of Orangeburg, SC; niece and nephew; sister-in-law, Emily I. Metts, of Orangeburg, SC. She was predeceased by her brothers, Clyburn Metts (Delle) and Larry W. Metts; and stepchildren, Susan W. Latimer, Gerald Michael Wingard, and Frank S. Wingard.

Mrs. Wingard was born in Branchville, SC, to the late Bertha and Jerry Metts. She graduated nursing school from the Medical University of South Carolina and worked as a registered nurse in Chapel Hill, NC, Clemson, SC, and Lexington, SC. She was an active member of St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church in Lexington, SC, and enjoyed caring for others through her profession and the church. She was an avid sports fan with an emphasis on football (Clemson) and enjoyed nurturing ferns in particular, along with all types of flowers and vegetables. Many will remember fondly her caring spirit and quick sense of humor.

The family will have a private graveside service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Mt. Tabor Cemetery Fund in care of Donna Lucas, 1183 Flatwoods Road, Reevesville, SC 29471, St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church Building Fund, 119 North Church St., Lexington, SC 29072 or charity of choice.

The family wishes to express their heartfelt gratitude to the loving staff of The Kempton (angels on earth), Always Good Home Care Company, and individual caregivers, Barbara, Zandra, Joselia, Geraldine, Angie, and many others.

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