SC Woman Anne Close Dies After Injured By Falling Pecan Tree Limb Monday

YORK COUNTY, SC. (THECOUNT) — Anne Close has passed away at home after suffering a severe injury in a freak accident near her residence in Fort Mill.

On Monday, Aug. 16, Close, the Anne Springs Close Greenway founder and namesake, and her daughter Gracie Close, of Leavenworth, Virginia, were struck by a falling limb from a pecan tree near the home.

Both women sustained serious injuries and were being treated at Carolinas Medical Center-Main in Charlotte.

Authorities said Anne Close returned to her home of 72 years Thursday afternoon and died peacefully in her sleep surrounded by her family., reports FOX49.

“Details regarding a memorial service, at which time the family will look forward to greeting her many friends, will be released soon. The family would like to thank the community that loved her so much for their prayers and support during this difficult time,” Greenway officials said in a released statement on Friday.

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Geo quick facts: York County is a northern County in the U.S. state of South Carolina. As of the 2010 United States Census, the population was 226,073. Its county seat is the town of York, and its largest city is Rock Hill. The county is served by one interstate highway, I-77 – Wikipedia.Geo quick facts: York County is a northern County in the U.S. state of South Carolina. As of the 2010 United States Census, the population was 226,073. Its county seat is the town of York, and its largest city is Rock Hill. The county is served by one interstate highway, I-77 – Wikipedia.