Louise Wells Rivenbark surrounded by her loving family went to be with her Lord on Saturday, February 23, 2008. She fought a long courageous battle with lung cancer and SHE NEVER SMOKED.

She was born November 5, 1927 in Pender County to the late Floyd and Lotia Rivenbark Wells. In addition to her parents she was also predeceased by her husband, Woodley Rivenbark; brother, Bailey Wells; and sisters, Hazel Pierce and Annie Worrell.

Surviving are her sons, Roger (Teresa) Rivenbark and Robert "Bobby" Rivenbark both of Watha; daughters, Marinas (Byron) Jones of Fairview, Julie (Jamie) Moore of Teachey, and Debbie (Ronnie) Godwin of Burgaw; two grandsons, Jason (Jessica) Godwin of Burgaw and Adam (Jennifer) Rivenbark of Texas; five granddaughters, Anna (Jimmy) Lytle of Fairview, Brandy (Al) Miller of Wilmington, Tracy (Nick) Buckner of Rose Hill, Annie Sanderson of Watha, and Naomi (Paul) Wagner of Florida; three great grandsons, Dakota Lytle, Issac Salzler and Cademon Miller; one great granddaughter, Savannah Wagoner and brother, Burnell (Nell) Wells of Watha.

Graveside funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, February 25, 2008 at Riverview Memorial Park with The Rev. Byron Jones officiating.

The family would like to express their appreciation to Lower Cape Fear Hospice and LifeCareCenter, 222 S. 17th St., Wilmington, NC 28401 and ask in lieu of flowers memorial gifts be sent to them.

Condolences may be sent to www.quinnmcgowen.com
Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home and Cremation Center of Burgaw.