Eva C. Wheeler, 98, resident of Lake City, FL, died at the Health Center of Lake City, Thursday, January 13, 2011. Eva was a native of Columbia County, daughter of the late Arrie Rhoden Crews and Joe Crews. She was the oldest living charter member of Parkview Baptist Church. The oldest of twelve children, family was her life. She enjoyed making biscuits, dumplings and turnip greens for the people she loved. Eva is preceded in death by her husband Willie Wheeler and two children, Alton and Frances. Her survivors include: her two sons, Edwin (Priscilla) and Wendell Wheeler. Seven grandchildren: Lisa Worthington Dawson (Mark), Becky Worthington Dampier (Chris), Doyle Worthington, Jr. (Daleann), Wendi Wheeler Meek (Craig), Lori Wheeler Pashley (Ryan), John Wheeler (Casandra), Mark Wheeler (Kristy) and fourteen great grandchildren. Of her twelve brothers and sisters, Eva is survived by Otis, Paul, Eldridge "Bill", Emma Jean Morrell and Lenvil. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 PM, Sunday, January 16, 2011 at Parkview Baptist Church with Rev. Mike Tatem officiating and Rev. Bill Wood. Interment will follow at Memorial Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday, January 15, 2011 at Gateway-Forest Lawn Funeral Home from 5 PM to 7 PM located at 3596 S US Hwy 441, Lake City, FL (386) 752-1954. Please sign guest book at
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