LANCASTER, SC~ Mrs. Lillian Corie Lowe Carroll McAteer, age 96, passed away Saturday, October 26, 2019, at her home.  She was born in Van Wyck, SC on March 14, 1923, the daughter of the late Thomas Ely Carroll and Mollie L. Estridge Carroll and was the wife of the late Winford "Wink" Ervin McAteer.  Mrs. McAteer retired after 40+ years from Springs Industries.  She was very devoted Christian lady, loved her church and her family.  Mrs. McAteer did not want to leave her earthly home until she knew each member of her family was saved.  She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren and her four daily devotionals.  Mrs. McAteer enjoyed traveling, gardening, fishing, and was a great baker.  She and her husband were King and Queen of Bojangles.  Mrs. McAteer was a member of Zion United Methodist Church.

Mrs. McAteer is survived by her three daughters, Dianne Sweatt and her husband, Billy of Lancaster, Janice Bowers and her fiancé, Bill Anderson of Calabash, NC, and Judy Hammond and her husband, Ricky of Lancaster; five grandchildren, Corey Payne (Mandi), Chad Payne (Melissa), Scott White (Amanda), Gina Burn (Richard), and Dustin Sweatt (Leah); fourteen great grandchildren, Blake Payne, Caden Payne, Rilee Payne, Caleb Payne, Erin Payne, Claire Payne, Hayden White, Harper White, Drew Burn, Savana Burn, Matthew Sweatt, Garrett Sweatt, Tanner Sweatt and Bryson Sweatt; and a sister, Laura Williams.

Mrs. McAteer was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; a great grandson, Chandler Payne; seven brothers, William Carroll, Walter Carroll, John Carroll, Robert Carroll, Clayton Carroll, Luther Carroll, and Charley Carroll; two sisters, Mary Carroll Osborne and Daisy Carroll Osborne; and two son-in-laws, Max Bowers and Mike Payne.

The Celebration of Life Funeral Service for Mrs. McAteer will be 2:00 pm Tuesday, October 29, 2019 at Zion United Methodist Church officiated by Rev. Mike Burgess and Rev. Michael Jarrell.  Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm-8:00 pm, Monday, October 28, 2019 at Burgess Funeral Home, 1800 Charlotte Highway, Lancaster, SC and other times at her home.  The family suggest memorial contributions be made to Zion United Methodist Church, 1665 Zion Road, Lancaster, SC 29720.