By Nicole Daughhetee
Courier Staff

I recall telling this story in one of my columns last year because I was so proud of my daughter’s tender heart and thoughtfulness. The short version is that Ella had overheard one of her classmates telling their teacher that she wouldn’t have Christmas because her Mommy and Daddy didn’t have enough money.

Ella came home and wanted to give her classmate our tree and ornaments.

What we ended up doing was purchasing a tree, with lights and ornaments, for the family. We also picked out gifts for her classmate and wrapped them up. With the help of Ella’s amazing teacher and a few other teacher and parent elves, we worked together to share the true meaning of Christmas: love and benevolence.

It was such a special blessing to be able to help a family in need and to be able to share that with my daughters, because giving and thinking of others is something my mom always emphasized and modeled for me when I was a little girl.

Louise S. Keasler

Pickens — Sarah Louise Stewart Keasler, 74, of Red Hill Road, died Monday, Dec. 10, 2012.

Born in Pickens County, she was the daughter of the late William Jackson Stewart, Sr. and Grace Brucke Stewart. Mrs. Keasler was a homemaker and member of Red Hill Baptist Church.

Surviving are her husband of the home, Bailey Keasler; her children, Mike Keasler (Wendy) of Pickens, Susan Kastner (Ernie) of Mauldin, David Keasler (Bettina) of Pickens and Joy Keasler of Greenville; three grandchildren, Andrew Kastner, Bailey Keasler, and D.J. Keasler; and a sister, Mary Alice Craig of Pickens.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by a brother William Jackson “Jack” Stewart, Jr.

Funeral services were held on Thursday, Dec. 13 at 3 p.m. in the chapel of Dillard Funeral Home. Burial followed in Hillcrest Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering Fund of Red Hill Baptist Church, 558 Red Hill Rd., Pickens, SC 29671.
Online condolences may be expressed by visiting DillardFunerals.com
Dillard Funeral Home is assisting the Keasler family.

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