Drew Wright Weeks

EDISTO BEACH, SC - On Friday, June 20, 2025, Drew Wright Weeks passed away peacefully at home. Drew was a generous and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She is survived by her daughter, Shannon Weeks Taylor (Charles) of Johns Island, SC; her son, T. Warren Weeks, Jr. (LeeAnne) of Greenville, SC; her grandchildren: Emily L. Weeks, Anna V. Weeks, Kelsie A. Taylor, and Colby A. Taylor (Maddy); her sister, Mary Wright Webb; her nephew, Hunter W. Webb (Kirsten) and her niece, Jennie Webb Wright (Jim) all of Richmond, VA; her brother-in-law, H.O. “Spooky” Weeks, Jr. (Fran) and niece, Paige Weeks Johnson (Todd) all of Aiken, SC; her sister-in-law, Jane Weeks Anderson (Scott) of Lexington, SC; nieces Susan Anderson Gage (Scott) of Gilbert, SC, and Jennifer Anderson Tinneny (Matt) of Elgin, SC; and many great nieces and nephews. Drew was preceded in death by her husband, the Honorable Thomas W. Weeks, their beloved cat, Seaweed, her parents, Hunter S. Wright and Frances Tyus Wright, her niece, Allison Weeks, and her brother-in-law, Dr. William “Bill’ Webb.

Drew was born on April 10, 1943, in Memphis, Tennessee. Her family relocated often for her father’s career with DuPont before settling in Aiken, SC, in 1952. A proud graduate of Aiken High School, Class of 1961, Drew was a spirited cheerleader and lifelong learner. She pursued studies at Furman University earning her degree from Palmer Business School in Augusta, GA. Drew continued her education at USC-Aiken, The Citadel and Clemson University to obtain qualifications to teach AP Computer Science and Programming at Barnwell High School, where she taught for seven years.

Drew later co-founded a gourmet food business, Foxhunt Farms, with her sister. A gifted writer and cook, she authored True Southern Family Recipes and co-authored What Can I Bring? with her daughter. Drew’s deep faith was central to her life. A lifelong Presbyterian, she was an active member of the Barnwell Presbyterian Church and later the Presbyterian Church of Edisto Island where she participated in Stitch Sisters, served as a coordinator for the Food Pantry, created birthday cards for members, embroidered and donated The Lord's Supper and the Fruit of the Spirit wall hangings and participated in many other activities throughout the years. She was also an active member of the Edisto Island Yacht Club.

Drew faced a major medical crisis that resulted in a lengthy hospital stay including several weeks in a coma. She lost the fingers on her right hand due to a rare allergic reaction to heparin and thanks to the expert care and compassion of Dr. Arthur J. “Jack” Crumbley, III and Dr. Walter “Walt” E. Uber, became a pioneering patient in the development of direct thrombin inhibitors as alternatives to heparin, such as bivalirudin, an anticoagulant for reversing thrombocytopenia. Her resilience during recovery gave her a new lease on life and sparked a new passion: quilting, which became one of her most cherished pastimes in the years that followed.

Drew was a rare blend of analytical and artistic – excelling in math and science while nurturing her love of creativity. She found joy in reading, sewing, embroidery, crafting with vinyl and paper, painting, cooking, solving puzzles, and researching family genealogy but most of all, she loved spending time and enjoying life with her family.

A Memorial Service will be held at 11am on Saturday, June 28th at the Presbyterian Church of Edisto Island, 2164 SC-174, Edisto Island, SC. A reception will be held in the Fellowship Hall immediately following the service. A graveside service will be held at 2pm on Sunday, June 29th at Bethany Cemetery, 238 Hampton Ave NW, Aiken, SC. All are welcome.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Tom and Drew Weeks Scholarship Endowment (Fund #B4428), Clemson University, Office of Development, 110 Daniel Dr., Clemson, SC 29631, or to the Edisto Island Food Pantry, 2164 Hwy 174, Edisto Island, SC 29438.

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