Jennie Herlong Boatwright Obituary
The family of Jennie Herlong Boatwright of Ridge Spring, South Carolina announces her passing on September 22, 2026. Jennie, born on July 13, 1931 in Trenton, South Carolina, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Jennie Herlong Boatwright to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Mattie Garrett Herlong and Jim Vashti Herlong; her sister Jane Herlong Blume (Emile Phillips Boatwright); and her niece Harriet Courtney Lemke. She is survived by: her children, Emile Phillips Boatwright, Jr. of Batesburg, SC, Jane Boatwright Schwab (Nelson) of Charlotte, NC, Sarah Boatwright Schwarz (Jack) of Monetta, SC and Nancy Boatwright Holt (Ken) of Columbia, SC.; her grandchildren, Nancy Schwarz Lowry (John) of Charlotte, NC, Emily Schwarz Bull (William) of Cameron, SC, Claire Holt Porter (Borden) of Ennis and Montana; her great grandchildren, John Miller Lowry, Jr., Margaret Jane Lowry of Charlotte, NC and Sarah Averill Bull of Cameron, SC.; and her nephews, Jim Boatwright, George Boatwright, James Courtney, Jule Blume, Jim Blume and John Blume.
A memorial service will be held on Sunday, September 27th 2026 at 11:30 AM at the Grace Episcopal Church. Visitation will be held on Sunday, September 27th 2026 at 1:00 PM at the Family Home.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Grace Episcopal Church, P.O. Box 508, Edgefield, SC 29824.
