Lynne R. Ouzts

Many people know Lynne for things such as being an alumni of Lander College, where she was the"Rat Queen" in her freshman year and a member of Second Presbyterian Church or as a volunteer in roles and activities including: Crisis Center call center, Census Taker, Circle Church Leader and Wedding Director at Northside UMC, delivered Meals On Wheels, Hotsy Totsy Bridge Club member, Member of Ex Libris Bookclub, Member of Circle 5, Second Presbyterian, and a lifetime Member of Dance de Noel, Greenwood, SC.

To her family, she was Mom and Grandmother who always ended a conversation with “I Love You”. She was the best Mother in the world and she is the reason family members are so close and always say “I Love You” at the end of every conversation. She would give some money every time she saw her children and grandchildren and often said she would give or do anything for her family. People were instantly drawn to Mom. As a Grandmother, she drove her grandchildren across the country, flew to Germany to bring grandchildren back to the states, attended school and athletic events of her grandchildren. She kept her grands so her daughters could work. Grands loved spending the night and staying with her over the summer. Many overnight trips to the beach, mountains, and sight-seeing trips and she loved visiting and seeing her great grandchildren. She always said, “I feel sorry for the people that do not have my children”.

She had a great sense of humor and she will be sorely missed but her impact she made on her family and anyone who knew her will never be forgotten. She loved with her whole heart and always told us she loved being a Mom and would tell anyone that would listen about her family.

Lynne is survived by her daughters Lisa Ouzts McKean (Ret. Lt. Col. Bill) of Chesapeake, VA; Tina Ouzts Strossner (Rick) of Greer, SC; Virginia Nell Ouzts Becknell (Brian) of Powdersville, SC; and her son Ernest Ray Ouzts, Jr. of Charleston, SC. Also by her grandchildren and great grandchildren; Grand/Great Children: Elizabeth McKean (Jordan) Tribley of Jacksonville, FL, Astrid, Riker, Ronin, Clinton Mckean of Chesapeake, VA, Captain Pierce Mckean (Emily) of Aberdeen, MD, Frank, Lilly, Weston, Virginia Lynne McKean and Zack Young of Raleigh, NC, Foster Ouzts (Kayleigh) of St. Stephen, SC, Emilia Lynne, Ellis Ouzts of Long Island, NY, Lee Gunter of Greer, SC, Ben Gunter, Madeline Jenkins of Boiling Springs, SC, Keith Becknell of Mableton, GA, Tinsleigh Taylor of Anderson, SC,William Becknell of Powdersville, SC, Adam and Lindsey Steen of Greenville SC and Ellie. Also survived by sister and brother in laws Charles and Grace Lynn (Ouzts) Curry, Charlene Rushton. Nieces and nephews, Twilley and Mike Delligatti, John and Kay Curry, Brian Wayne and Charline Rushton, David and Cheryl Neuberger, Ralph and Stephanie Patelli. Special Cousins, Earl Jr. and Sue Taylor, Frank and Glenda Rossiter and Doris Arnold along with special family Elizabeth Mckean and Billy Becknell. Her beloved dogs: Olive and Honey and many other family and close friends.

Lynne is predeceased by her husband for over 60 years, Ernest Ray Ouzts, her parents PA and Virginia Rushton, PA Rushton, Jr., BW and Priscilla Rushton.

In lieu of flowers. The family request donations to the following: 2nd Presbyterian Church, 105 River St. Greenville, SC 29601, Greenville Humane Society, 305 Airport Rd. Greenville, SC 29607, Lander University, 320 Stanley Ave. Greenwood, SC 29649 or Agape Hospice, 145 Thomas Green Blvd. #209 Clemson, SC 29631

A graveside service for Lynne will be held Saturday, July 8, 2023 at 3:00 PM at Woodlawn Memorial Park, 1 Pine Knoll Drive, Greenville, SC 29609.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.mackeywoodlawn.com for the Ouzts family.