Kate Elliott Ermis

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SUMMERTON - Kate Elliott Ermis, 75, widow of Vernon Vaclav Ermis, died Thursday, Sept. 18, 2014, at her home.

Born Sept. 29, 1938, in Summerton, Kittie was a daughter of the late Robert Venning Elliott and Julia Cantey Elliott. She was a member of the Summerton Breakfast Club, Summerton Presbyterian Church and the Women's Evening Circle.

Survivors include three daughters, Eugenie Ermis of Summerton, Cyndi Ermis of Lugoff and Patti Bonham (Jeff) of Franklin, Tenn.; three grandchildren, Morgan Hodge (Graham) of Chattanooga, Tenn., and Teague Bonham and Emma Bonham, both of Franklin; two brothers, Joe Elliott of Aiken and Roddy Elliott (Linda) of Silver; a sister, Jenny Bonnett of Bamberg; and a number of nieces and nephews.

A graveside service for Kate Elliott Ermis will be held 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 25, 2014, at Summerton Evergreen Cemetery with the Rev. Garland Hart officiating.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to noon Thursday in the Rankin Chapel of Summerton Presbyterian Church, and other times at the home, 42 S. Duke St. in Summerton.

Memorials may be made to Summerton Presbyterian Church, 16 S. Cantey St., Summerton, SC 29148; or to Summerton Evergreen Cemetery Fund, c/o Ellen Ardis, P.O. Box 366, Summerton, SC 29148.

Stephens Funeral Home & Crematory, 304 N. Church St. in Manning, is in charge of arrangements, (803) 435-2179. www.stephensfuneralhome.org