Ethel Whetstine Wells, 91, died Tuesday, May 4,2021, at White Oak Manor of Kings Mountain.

Born in York County, SC, she was the daughter of the late Otis and Lela Ford Whetstine. Ethel worked in the textile business and she attended Kings Mountain Family Worship Center for many years. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 71 years, Marshall Wells; son, Don Wells; two daughters, Vickie Wells and Ruth Wells Horn; and four sisters.

She is survived by her son, Steve Wells and wife Shirley of Kings Mountain; daughter, Elaine Walters and husband Carl of Shelby; brother, Bill Whetstine of Bessemer city; seven grandchildren, and several great and great great grandchildren. A graveside service will be held 4:00 pm, Friday, May 7,2021 in Mountain Rest Cemetery with the Rev. Matt Lewis officiating. The family will receive friends from 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm before the service at Clay-Barnette Funeral Home of Kings Mountain.

The family would like to thank the staff of White Oak Manor of Kings Mountain for all of their care of Ethel during the time she was there.

Those in attendance at the visitation and service are asked to practice social distancing.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Height Dr, Shelby, NC 28150

FUNERAL HOME: Arrangements are entrusted to Clay-Barnette Funeral Home & Aquamation of Kings Mountain

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