Eva Jacobs Stamps

WEST COLUMBIA - Eva Jacobs Stamps, 87, went to be with her heavenly father on Sunday, September 16, 2012. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 pm, Wednesday September 19, 2012 at Trinity United Methodist Church in West Columbia. Officiating will be the Rev. Phil Lavender and Rev. David Day. The family will receive friends and family from 6-8 pm on Tuesday, September 18, 2012 at the home of Mrs. Jan Hook Stamps. Eva was born in White Rock SC and was a daughter of the late Backman Asbury Jacobs and Annabelle Hornsby Jacobs.

She retired from Spring Industries after 38 years of service. Upon retiring she became involved with “The Happy Quilters” at Trinity United Methodist Church. The quilters met each Tuesday for fellowship and placed stitches of love in the quilts. These were made for an outreach mission, which helped many, through the sale of their quilts.

She is survived by sisters, Jeanette Williamson (Donald); Sandra Wilson (Murray); son, Richard Stamps (Gloria); daughter, Dale (Irvin) Wells; daughters-in-law, Wanda Stamps; Jan Stamps; Denise Stamps, grandchildren, Todd Stamps (Beth); Patrick Stamps (Stacey); Heather Wells (Matt Robinson); Alan Wells; Teresa Frederick (John); Tonya Stamps; Kim Kelly (Mitch); Tyler Smith; Taylor Smith. Great grandchildren, Wesley Frederick; Addisen Frederick; Ashlynn Stamps; Hannah Stamps; Caitlin Kelly ; Morgan Kelly. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Wesley Stamps, and by her loving sons, Douglas Stamps, Mike Stamps and Robin Stamps.

Eva had a kind, gentle, and loving spirit and an undeniable strength and faith in God. Family meant everything to her and it is for this she would like to be remembered.

Mom, your family will miss your love, guidance, gentle way, your stubbornness, but most of all your faith. Each day that goes by we will remember what you have told us continuously that “Miracles happen every day you just have to have your eyes open.” We will always keep our eyes open.

Our family would like to express our sincere appreciation to Dr. Jeff Libby & staff, Dr. Mary Ackerman & staff and Tri County Hospice for the extraordinary care.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Trinity United Methodist Church, 1201 Mohawk Drive, West Columbia, SC 29169 or Canoeing for Kids, 114 Riverchase Court, Lexington, SC 29072.