WEST COLUMBIA – Geraldine (Gerry) Cockrell Amick, 87 died Sunday morning after a long illness. Mrs. Amick was born in Batesburg, SC, on November 15, 1922. She graduated with honors from Monetta High in 1940 where she was a member of the girl's all star basketball team which had winning seasons of eight consecutive years. She attended Midlands Technical College and received a degree in horticulture. She and her family owned and operated The Petal Pusher's Greenhouses. Their home was a popular site on the Christmas lights tour on Crepe Myrtle Circle in the Oak Grove community for many years. She was a very loving wife, wonderful mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. Mrs. Amick was the daughter of the late Broadus Carlton Cockrell and Bertha Reynolds Cockrell of Batesburg.

Mrs. Amick is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, Gordon L. Amick; daughter, Genny A. Young (Carl) of West Columbia; grandsons, Will Welch (Rachel Peters) of Lexington, and Dustin Welch of West Columbia; and great-grandson Dalton Welch; sisters, Ruth Risinger of West Columbia and Melba Amick of Lexington; sisters-in-law, Dot Cockrell and Ygenie Cockrell of Lexington, SC; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her sister, Iris C. Wessinger; and brothers, Bennie, Chester, Pete Louis and Levon Cockrell.

The funeral services will be held on Wednesday, October 27, at the Chapel of Thompson Funeral Home of Lexington at 2:00 p.m. A graveside service will be held at Celestial Memorial Gardens in West Columbia following the funeral. The family will receive friends from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, at Thompson Funeral Home of Lexington.

In lieu of cut flowers, the family has requested flowering plants or shrubbery that can be used to create a colorful outdoor memorial garden, in Gerry's honor.

The family wishes to thank the staff of Ascension Hospice for their loving and compassionate care shown to Mrs. Amick and her family.

Family and friends may sign online guest book at www.thompsonsfuneral.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Charleston Post & Courier on Oct. 24, 2010.

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God's Garden

Genny Amick Young

November 16, 2010

Mom, we all miss you so very much! I know you are in God's Garden and are not in anymore pain. You gave me the most wonderful life any daughter could ever ask for. Remembering the days and years you dedicated just to me and my family. No one was ever loved as much as you are, but I know that you would not trade places with us! I will see you in God's Garden :O)

I love you!

Your Daughter, Genny

Becca Burriss

October 29, 2010

Our family thought so much of Mrs. Amick, especially my Nana and Papa (Mr. and Mrs. M.C. Smith). They were friends for many many years. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time.

Pam Lightfoot

October 26, 2010

Genny, I am so sorry for your loss. You were such a loving, devoted daughter all through your mothers' illness. I know you will miss her so much, but I hope you take comfort in the knowledge that you will see her again.

October 26, 2010

My prayers are with you all during this time of sorrow.
Willa D. Derrick Veach

The Sadlier Family

October 26, 2010

We are keeping you and your family in our thought, prayers and hearts at this time of lose. We pray that God will give you strength to help you through this time of hardship.

Tom, Carla and Kelsey

ronald tweedlie

October 26, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Don & Brenda Brown

October 26, 2010

Uncle Gordon, Genny & Family:
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. She was a kind & gentle person & we thought the world of her.

Denise Cowart-Rahn

October 26, 2010

Uncle Gordon, Genny and Family,
I'm so sorry to hear of Aunt Gerry's passing. I'll always remember her kindness and her sweet, comforting voice. May God comfort you all during this time of sorrow.

With love and sympathy,
Denise, Irv, Hunter & Casey

Patsy Wessinger

October 25, 2010

Praying for friends to comfort you, faith to uphold you, and loving memories to help you smile againg.

With Sincerest Sympathy
Patsy & Rhett Wessinger

Patsy Wessinger

October 25, 2010

Gordon, Genny, Will, Dustin and Dalton,
Praying for friends to comfort you, faith to uphold you, and loving memories to help you smile again.

With Sincerest Sympathy

Patsy & Rhett Wessinger

Debra Hudson

October 25, 2010

Gordon,Genny,Will & Dustin, I am so sorry for the loss of your beloved wife, mother and grandmother. I have many fond memories of Miss Gerry from Crepe Myrtle Circle.
Godspeed Miss Gerry--I know you are planting some beautiful flowers in Heaven now!

Harvey & Janie Lynn Ackerman

October 25, 2010

May God's peace rest upon you during your time of grief, and may you cherish wonderful memories until you are once again re-united with your loved one.

Deborah Thomas

October 25, 2010

Just wanted to extend my sympathy in the loss of Miss Gerry. I am sure you have many memories to cherish. Remembering you all in my prayers.
Deborah Boatwright Thomas,Leesville

Bob & Linda Rea

October 25, 2010

Our prayers and sympathy in the loss of your loved one.

John & Joan Carter

October 24, 2010

Our sympathy in the loss of your wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister. She raised two wonderful children and left many memories with them from the day she gave birth to them until they became adults. Rejoice in her peace she now has in her passing from this earthly home to her heavenly home.

The Staff of Thompson Funeral Home

October 25, 2010

Offering our deepest sympathies at this time.

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