Georgetown: Jene Wise Klopp of Georgetown, SC, widower of Benjamin Klopp passed away peacefully at her home on August 26, 2022 with her family by her side. She was born in Charleston, SC on March 13, 1942. She is pre-deceased by her parents William Ramage Wise and Dorothy Bailey Simpson Wise and her son Joseph Todd Lynch. She is survived by her daughter Leisa Hotchkiss (Richard) of Greenwood, SC, step daughter Jennifer Klopp ((Stephanie) of Georgetown, SC and Andy Klopp (Billie) of Crab Orchard, WV, brothers Rauch Wise of Greenwood, SC and Bill Wise (Alyce) of Atlanta, GA and sister Susan Turner of Punta Gorda, Belize. She is survived by grandchildren, Rachel Ring (Kevin) of Fredericksburg, VA, and Nathaniel Klopp of Crab Orchard, WV and great grandchildren Mikey, Connor and Peyton of Fredericksburg, VA She also survived by her nephews Brett Wise (Maggie) of Atlanta, GA, Ross Wise (Christina) of Watkinsville, GA, Jeremy Davis (Allison) of Birmingham, AL and Hunter Turner (Becca) of Waynesboro, GA Her great nieces and nephews, Harper and Nolan Wise of Atlanta, GA, Taylor and Brianna Wise of Watkinsville, GA, Robin, Gracen and Gannon Davis of Greenville, SC and Blake, Morgan, Ember and Cora Turner of Waynesboro, GA dearly adored their Aunt Jene. She was their "fancy" Aunt and they hold a special place in her heart. Jene earned her Master's degree in Education from Lander University in Greenwood, SC and was a public-school teacher at Batesburg-Leesville middle school in Batesburg, SC and briefly with the Georgetown County School District before retiring. She also worked as a claims adjuster for the Harford Insurance Company and Fireman's Fund while living in Virginia Beach, VA. She also worked in the Cooperate office of Church's Fried Chicken while living in Atlanta, GA. Jene truly loved living in Georgetown and has many dear friends who share their compassion for the community of Georgetown. She was actively involved with the DAR, the Winyah Chapter, in Georgetown, was a member of the Georgetown Business Association and was involved with the Friends of the Georgetown County Library and enjoyed volunteering with Ben for the annual Wooden Boat Show. She was a member of the Holy Cross Faith Memorial Episcopal. Jene loved to read, working in her yard and planting tomatoes and Ginger Lillies and other flowers and enjoyed socializing with her friends along the restaurants on Front Street. She enjoyed quilting and hand made several quilts for family members throughout the years. She also enjoyed researching geneology for her family. A Memorial service will take place at the Mayer Funeral Home in Georgetown on Tuesday, August 30, 2022 at 1:00 for visitation and service at 2:00. Memorial contributions can be made to Hospice or the donor's choice of charity. A burial service will be a later date in Greenwood, SC. Please sign a guest book at: www.mayerfunerlhome.com. The Georgetown Chapel of Mayer-Ethridge Funeral Home is assisting the family.