Twila Essick Schmidt, 94, passed away February 24, 2015 at Morningside Assisted Living in Greenwood with assistance of CARIS hospice. Widow of Kenneth Schmidt (2/24/98), she is survived by a brother, Richard Essick (Jean), and three children, Kay Davis (Harlan) of Greenwood, Nadine Schmidt of Silver Spring MD, and Gary Schmidt (Mel) of Sarasota FL. She had eight grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. Born on May 30, 1920, in Moultrie, OH, she was the daughter of Howard and Reba Essick. She graduated from Minerva High School and attended many reunions. She received a teaching certificate from Kent State University. After marriage in 1942, she stayed at home to raise her family in Canton, OH and Robertsville, OH. In 1960, she moved to Winter Park, FL and worked at Winter Park Day Nursery until retirement in 1985. She moved to her daughter’s home at 110 Greenside Dr, Greenwood in 2005 and to assisted living in 2012. She was active in St. Mark United Methodist Church, Curves, Red Hats, the Beech Run neighborhood, Bayberry, and Morningside. A memorial celebration is planned at St. Mark UMC at 4:00pm on Saturday, March 7th in the main sanctuary with visitation at 3:00pm. The family requests that flowers be omitted and memorials be sent to St. Mark UMC or a charity of your choice. We thank Mackey Mortuary, Greenville, SC for their assistance.
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