Mr. and Mrs. McGill renew wedding vows on 50th anniversary

MR. AND MRS. HOMER HENRY MCGILL

Bernice Wilkie McGill and Homer Henry McGill of 510 Estelle Road renewed their wedding vows on Saturday, June 7, 2008, at Concord Baptist Church. The Revs. Michael Bridges and Dennis Rector officiated the 3 p.m. double ring ceremony.

Mr. and Mrs. McGill were married 50 years ago on June 1, 1958. Their children are Brenda Sarratt of Shelby, Homer L. McGill of Greenville, Matthew and Cynthia McGill of Gaffney, Frances Littlejohn of Gaffney, Henry and Tonya McGill of Milton, Fla., Jessie and Darrell Jefferies of Columbia, and Rosa Dover of Gaffney. They have 16 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Mrs. McGill is retired from textiles and Hamrick's. Mr. McGill is retired from textiles and construction.

The couple spent their second honeymoon in Myrtle Beach.

Earl Vernon provided wedding music and Stephanie Tate was the director. Selections included "I Never Lost My Praise," sung by Rosa Dover; "Safe in His Arms," sung by Jessie Jefferies; "The Lord's Prayer," sung by Brenda Sarratt; and "I Believe in You and Me," sung by Jessie Jefferies.

The church was adorned with arrangements of blue and white roses, baby's breath, ferns trimmed with lace, ficus trees aglow with twinkling lights, carnations, daisies, magnolia, ivy and long-stemmed stephanotis. Three arches, candelabra and candle holders complemented the setting.

Escorted and given in marriage by her brother, Robert P. Wilkie of Baltimore, Md., the bride was attired in an ivory gown that was embellished with a beaded lace overlay and long bell sleeves. The princess-style gown was highlighted with a front and back vee neckline and chapel train. Her three-layer waltz-length veil of illusion was studded with pearls and crystals. She carried a bouquet of blue and white roses enhanced with ivy and flowing white ribbon streamers trimmed with pearls.

Alma J. Sarratt of Gaffney was the bride's matron of honor.

John White of Gaffney attended the groom as best man. Groomsmen were Marcus Littlejohn, Johnny Sarratt Jr., Brandon Sarratt and Roman McGill, grandsons of the couple, all of Gaffney.

Following the ceremony, a reception was given by the couple's children and grandchildren in the church's Life Center. The reception was catered by family members and the church's Missionary Circle No. 2.