Elouise Robinson Wider Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Ms. Elouise Robinson Wider, was born on May 9, 1940 in Columbia, South Carolina. She was the eldest of ten children born to the late Alexander and Geneva House Robinson. Elouise attended the public schools of Richland County, SC where she graduated from Webber High School. Her career path began as a line operator at Square D but, her calling and passion was to become a certified elementary school educator in Richland School District One. She was the original founder and presenter of Richland School District One’s Title One Reading and Math Program. The District’s approval of her idea filled her heart with joy because she knew achieving these goals were paramount for the betterment of all children in this county. She taught at Arden and Hyatt Park Elementary Schools. Elouise accepted Christ as her Savior and was baptized at an early age. She continued her work in serving the Lord and was a member of the Women’s Missionary Society. She gladly accepted anything she was asked to do because she strived to always help others. “Lady Elouise”, as she was affectionately known, was truly a strong, outspoken person who did not leave you wondering what was on her mind because she was going to tell you about it whether you liked it or not. She did not intend to hurt anyone's feelings, she just loved that much. No one was more important to her than her family; all of her family to include her in-laws. Some of her hobbies and passions included playing bingo, cards and being first string in basketball just for fun. She was truly a lady of elegance and was very fashionable all the time. Ms. Wider was preceded in death by her husband, McKiver Wider; a daughter, Edith Thurmond; her parents, Alexander and Geneva House Robinson, two brothers, Frank and James “Sonny” Robinson and a sister, Sue Jones. Left to cherish precious memories of her unconditional love and strong faith are: her daughter, Annette (Jackie) Gilmore; two sons, McKiver (and his friend Tracy) Wider, III and Ricky (Lynn) Mines; two sisters, Annie (Jasper) Farley and Emily Thompson; brothers, John Albert (Esther) Robinson, Alexander (Ella) and James Edward Robinson; ten grandchildren, seventeen great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of other loving relatives and friends.

Elouise Robinson Wider

May 9, 1940 - October 18, 2018