Funeral services to honor the life of Mrs. Pilgrim will be held at 3:00 PM Thursday in the Liberty Mortuary Chapel. Burial will be at Liberty Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 PM Wednesday at the mortuary.
Christine Pilgrim, 77, of 273 Garrett Drive, died Monday, October 24, 2016 at her home. Born in Six Mile, she was the widow of Bobby Joe Pilgrim and a daughter of the late Leroy and Nina Pinion Pilgrim. She was retired from ECP. She enjoyed reading and fishing and was an “Honorary Golf Instructor.” She was a longtime member of Faith Baptist Church.
Surviving are a daughter, Marlene Holcombe(Bobby) of Spartanburg; two sons, Steve Pilgrim(Shirley) of Norris, and Michael Pilgrim(Allison) of Easley; 2 sisters, Mildred Dodson and Pauline Hall, both of Six Mile; 3 brothers, Junior, Jerry and J.D. Pilgrim all of Six Mile; 6 grandchildren, Mark and Scott Pilgrim, Christy Caron, C.J. and Chris Holcombe, and Tanner Pilgrim; and 9 great grandchildren.
In addition to her husband and parents she was predeceased by 4 sisters, Edith Cartee, Hazel Rampey, Ovaline Marcus and Katie Maxey; and 4 brothers, Furman, Don Lee, David and Billy Joe Pilgrim.
The family would like to express their gratitude to her special caregiver, Ashley Owens for the love and compassion she has shown during her illness.
The family will be at the home. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made Providence Care Hospice: 202 Wall Street Piedmont, SC 29673.
Liberty Mortuary is handling arrangements. www.libertymortuary.com