Ida Katherine Allgood Westbrook, 83, of Blacksnake Road in Pickens, died peacefully on May 16, 2018, surrounded by her loving family. Born on March 13, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Joel I. and Kate Holder Allgood.
Ida Katherine Allgood attended and graduated from Pickens High School in 1953. Her gregarious and positive spirit during her years as a student at Pickens High School was reflected during her time spent as a cheerleader rooting on her Pickens Blue Flame. Her passion for sports and love for Pickens High continued throughout her life, as she supported her grandchildren during their years as both athletes and coaches. Ida retired from Alice Manufacturing and Banker’s Trust, where she worked for over 20 years. She was a member of Pickens First Baptist Church and was a member of the adult choir for many years. She was an avid fan of The University of South Carolina and loved talking sports with anybody who understood the game. She enjoyed reading, interior decorating, watching sports, and spending time with her family. Ida lived out the command of Jesus in Matthew 25:40 in her daily testimony; the legacy of her selfless spirit and compassion for others will live on through all she influenced. Known affectionately by her family as “Idaga,” “Nana,” and “Nano,” she served as the epitome of a Southern lady by exuding class and style in every facet of her life.
She is predeceased by her parents and brother, Joel E. Allgood, a beloved uncle and aunt, W.T. and Elizabeth “Lib” Metts, and a special grand-dog, Holtz.
Ida is survived by her husband of 63 years, Edward Jean Westbrook, her two daughters, Libby Westbrook Fisher (Lynn) and Jeannie Westbrook Abercrombie (Chuck), four grandchildren, Dr. Ashley Fisher Butler (Stan), Joshua Fisher, Zachary Abercrombie, and Stephanie Abercrombie, the “lights of her life,” her two great-grandchildren, Anslie Kate Abercrombie and Westian Carter Abercrombie, a sister-in-law, Evelyn Allgood, a nephew, Eddie Allgood (Debbie), and a niece, Elaine Cauthen (Rex).
A private graveside service and burial will be held. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to:
St. Jude Children’s Hospital
Fisher House Foundation/ www.donate.fisherhouse.org
PHS food pantry/Attention: Mrs. Ansley Cudd, 150 Blue Flame Drive, Pickens
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