Ina Mae Wells

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Ina Wells Obituary

Ina Mae Wells PORT ROYAL, SC - Ina Mae Wells, 93, of Port Royal, SC went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, November 29, 2014. Ina Mae was born on November 1, 1921 in Colleton County, SC to the late John and Eliza Ulmer. She was educated in Colleton County Schools and lived in Beaufort for over 70 years. Ina Mae was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Wells, her daughter E. Joanne Niemiec, her daughter-in-law Barbara Sagar Wells, and five brothers and sisters. She is survived by her son John Wells (Delane), her grandchildren Scott Niemiec, Christopher Wells, Matthew Niemiec (Elizabeth), Jennifer Woods (Mike), Jennifer Wells (Matt), Renee Gibson (Peter), and Nikki Knight (Jeff). Also surviving are her great-grandchildren, Cooper, Katie, Stephen, Davis, Riley, and Jackson. She is also survived by a number of nephews and nieces. Ina Mae was affectionately called "Mama" by her family and many of her friends. She was a homemaker most of her life and a devoted wife and mom. In 1957, she became one of the first members of Port Royal United Methodist Church in Port Royal, SC and held many positions over the years. Her favorite role in her church was being a Sunday School teacher in the Youth Department and Chair of the Crafts during the Annual Church Bazaar. She had a gift and used her talents to create "love gifts" for others until she became blind. She was a excellent story-teller and shared rich family history with all. She never met a stranger and was a loyal and faithful friend to everyone who knew her. Ina Mae had several special caretakers, Priscilla Kimball, Sally Rowe, and Maria Ratcliff. These special women meant the world to her and the family is so grateful for the role they played in her life. The family would also like to thank Helena House of Port Royal, her physician Dr. Robert Parrick, and Ashley and Josee of Agape Hospice. Visitation will be held Saturday, December 6, 2014 at 9:00 a.m. at Port Royal United Methodist Church, 1602 Columbia Avenue, Port Royal, SC. The funeral service will follow at 11:00 a.m. with interment at Beaufort Memorial Gardens. In honor of her love for worship music, the family suggests donations to the Port Royal United Methodist Church Piano Fund. Please share your stories about Ina Mae by visiting www.copelandfuneralservice.com Copeland Funeral Service is serving the family. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Dec. 3 to Dec. 5, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for Ina Wells

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Frankie (Hudson) Evans

December 6, 2014

Ina Mae was my cousin and she was the niece of my Mom, Yonah Ulmer (Addicus) Hudson. I had such fond memories going over to Aunt Lizza's and Uncle John's and seeing all cousins, aunts and uncles. We even had Daddy (Atticue) to cut a road thru our back woods to make a short cut to walk to Aunt Lizza's and some of that road is still there on my property at Hudson Mill. Aunt Lizza loved us and I remember the old pipe organ in the front parlor. "No" one was to play it because it was old and I was just a little child then......but time went on, and when Aunt Lizza was very sick and I was older, she let me play. Ina Mae was there and some of the others. But Ina Mae encouraged me to play and now since I am grown (70) I play still and even the grand pipe organs. What a blessing for me to be with these ladies to encourage me thru the years. I will never forget Ina Mae's smile. It was always there and she always just beamed with love. I didn't get to visit her as much as I'd like
(I have Crohns disease and have been hospitalized twice since I last saw her and John,and also inherited her glucoma, but we both knew how much we loved each other......that's the thing about the Ulmer family....they know how to "love one another". May angels watch over all of you at this sad time and touch your spirit with gentle love and may each day bring peace and rest and lady in your life. I love her and know she is looking down at us with that smile. I'm coming to church for visitation, but won't be able to stay for service because y grandson, Hudson, is having a birthday party here today...He just lost his grand dad and I have to also be with him. Love all of you and want you to come see me and Ben when you are this way and even stay with us if you can With love and deep sympathy.

Cindi Burke

December 5, 2014

Ms. Wells has left wonderful footprints in everyone's heart. May you find comfort in her heavenly home and wonderful memories. Prayers for comfort during this time.

Dottie Hofmann

December 4, 2014

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. My condolences.

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