Avanelle "Nell" Capps
March 4, 1930 - April 11, 2022
Avanelle (Nell) Madeleine Wright Capps, 92, of Travelers Rest, SC, wife of the late Belton Harrison Capps, Jr. passed away on Monday, April 11, 2022, at her home. Born in Pickens, SC, she was a daughter of the late Eugene and Alpha Porter Wright. During the 50’s Mrs. Capps worked at Stone Mfg. and was the owner of The Owl’s Perch during the 70’s. She was an avid gardener, and her love of travel took her to all 50 states. Mrs. Capps was a member of New Liberty Baptist Church. Surviving are her four children, Sharon Fox of Indian Land, SC, Teresa Ponder (David), Tammie Capps (Zeke Jones) and Tony Capps all of Travelers Rest; three grandchildren, Grant Fox (Jenni) of Charlotte, Stacey Sellers (Vince) of Travelers Rest and Tyler Capps of Atlanta and four great grandchildren, Aiden Sellers, Dylan Sellers, Blake Fox and Madeline Jo Fox. Funeral services will be held at 2 o’clock Thursday afternoon at The Howze Mortuary Chapel with burial to follow in Mountain View Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 1 until 2 PM Thursday at the mortuary prior to the service.
Avanelle (Nell) Madeleine Wright Capps, 92, of Travelers Rest, SC, wife of the late Belton Harrison Capps, Jr. passed away on Monday, April 11, 2022, at her home. Born in Pickens, SC, she was a daughter of the late Eugene and Alpha Porter Wright.... View Obituary & Service Information