Louise Warner Wells, of Wilmington, NC, passed into eternal life January 29, 2016. Born June 27, 1925, in Wilmington, NC, Louise Huntingdon Warner was the elder daughter of Ronald Bruce Warner and Louise Stephens Warner. Mrs. Wells was preceded in death by her parents and her husband of 48 years, Edwin J. Wells, M.D. She is survived by her daughter, Catherine W. Manning, grandson John H. Manning, wife Angela, and daughter, Reagan Marie; her son, Edwin J. Wells, III, and wife, the Rev. Dr. Patricia Hawkins Wells, grandson Ronald Bruce Wells and wife, Meghan, grandson David Williamson Wells and wife, Liz; her sister Mrs. Shirleigh Warner Marvin, nephew Freeman F. Marvin, wife, Monica, and their daughters; her beloved niece, Virginia Corbett Marshall and husband, John R. Marshall, their children and grandchildren; and her special cousin Calvin F. Wells, his wife Shannon, and their children and grandchildren. Also surviving Mrs. Wells is her loved and devoted friend Ms. Regina Brown, who for more than six years was her tireless companion, care giver and helper. Mrs. Wells lived most of her life in Wilmington. She was educated in the Wilmington public schools and attended Averett College in Danville, VA. A life long Episcopalian, she was for many years a member of St. James Episcopal Church in Wilmington. She enjoyed being involved in the social life of Wilmington, which included service through the Junior League and the Medical Auxiliary, as well as memberships in The Cape Fear Country Club, The Surf Club and The Carolina Yacht Club. For nearly thirty years she was an active member of the R and R Society Book Club and enjoyed the intellectual stimulation and comradery of this extraordinary group of friends. Other interests of hers were antique furniture, travel, fashion, dancing, reading and historical preservation. A private interment service will be held at a later date at Oakdale Cemetery. Her daughter-in-law, the Rev. Dr. Patricia Hawkins Wells, will conduct the service.

Published in the Wilmington Star-News on Feb. 18, 2016