1957 Archives - Ƶ /class-years/1957/ Ƶ is a private university in Hartsville, South Carolina. Mon, 05 Jan 2026 03:39:45 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.2 /wp-content/uploads/2023/08/cropped-Coker-University-nowords-32x32.png 1957 Archives - Ƶ /class-years/1957/ 32 32 Ann Boatwright Igoe /alumnus-update/ann-boatwright-igoe/ Mon, 05 Jan 2026 03:39:45 +0000 /?post_type=coker_alumnus_news&p=53131 Ann Boatwright Igoe was born inDarlington, South Carolinato parents, William Heard Boatwright and Rosa Bacot Simons Boatwright. After graduating from Darlington High, where she was voted “Most Witty,” she went on to Coker College and a class presidency. Determined to overcome the challenging circumstances of her youth, Ann was a strong and vibrant student, and […]

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Ann Boatwright Igoe was born into parents, William Heard Boatwright and Rosa Bacot Simons Boatwright. After graduating from Darlington High, where she was voted “Most Witty,” she went on to Coker College and a class presidency. Determined to overcome the challenging circumstances of her youth, Ann was a strong and vibrant student, and her interests were wide: she loved art, tennis, poetry, and dance, pursuing each with passion and drive.

After marrying Harold E. Igoe, Jr. (Skipper) in Charleston, Ann returned to school, earning an MFA in dance from UNC Greensboro, and afterwards studied with Martha Graham. Living in Charleston, her interest in dance persisted: for years she taught a popular movement class at the George St. YMCA, was a member of The Charleston Civic Ballet, as well as a founding member of the dance department at the College of Charleston.

So supportive and encouraging was she in her teaching, that legions of her students became lifelong friends. In her youth, Ann produced beautiful and melancholic poems, and this enduring interest in poetry led her to become a founding member of the Great Mother Conference under poet, Robert Bly. Each summer found her heading off for two weeks to the conference where she lectured on the relationship between poetry and movement among other topics. While successfully raising her two children, whom she adored, Ann continued to sculpt, sketch, and paint in a variety of mediums, producing an impressive body of work. Known for her sense of humor, generosity, and loyalty, Ann attracted many friends and acquaintances from all walks of life, many of whom – from her closest confidants to her gardeners – became subjects for her art. She treasured and dutifully maintained these friendships, being a prolific letter-writer and conversationalist. Inquisitive by nature, Ann loved to consider philosophical and religious ideas, gravitating in serious conversation, especially with her grandchildren, to what was metaphysical and profound..

She spent time in Charleston, Maine, and California and travelled in Mexico, Europe, and Africa. After the death of her husband, Ann was largely responsible for ensuring the Igoe Library Foundation was divided between the Charleston Library Society and the College of Charleston, rendering its treasures accessible to present and future generations.

She is survived by her children, Ann Bacot Daughtridge (Belk) and Harold E. Igoe, Jr, (Sam), Beth Pratt; her sister, Margaret Boatwright Peck (Tom), her grandchildren, Elizabeth Ann Bacot McGehee and MacGregor V.W.H. McGehee; and her four nieces, Elisabeth Boatwright Cobb, Caroline Boatwright Anderson, Simons Boatwright Addison and Margaret Ann Addison. She was predeceased by her brother William Heard Boatwright,, Jr. Donations in her memory may be made to The Great Mother Conference, please make a check to Tor Gul, Inc. and mail to Erin Molitor, 5 Sheridan Street, Portland, ME 04101.

Her Funeral Service will be held Saturday, January 10, 2026 in Grace Church Cathedral, 98 Wentworth Street at 11:00 am. The family will receive friends following the service. Memorial donations may be made to https://www.greatmotherconference.org/”.

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Robby Randolph Wallace /alumnus-update/robby-randolph-wallace/ Tue, 21 Oct 2025 16:33:34 +0000 /?post_type=coker_alumnus_news&p=52784 The Reverend Bobby R. Wallace, age 87, entered His SaviorƵs arms on Wednesday, December 1, 2021, at Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center. He was born in Lancaster, SC, the eldest son of the late Otis Eugene Wallace and Lula Plyler Wallace, and was the husband of Melvie McManus Wallace. Reverend Wallace pastored many churches across […]

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The Reverend Bobby R. Wallace, age 87, entered His SaviorƵs arms on Wednesday, December 1, 2021, at Carolina Pines Regional Medical Center. He was born in Lancaster, SC, the eldest son of the late Otis Eugene Wallace and Lula Plyler Wallace, and was the husband of Melvie McManus Wallace. Reverend Wallace pastored many churches across North Carolina and South Carolina before retiring from Cedar Creek Baptist Church, Bishopville in 2019. He was the pastor at Cedar Creek for 40 years. He faithfully served Jesus, his Savior, and Lord.

Reverend Wallace is survived by his wife of 17 years, Melvie McManus Wallace; 2 sons, Gene (Barbara) and George (Genie); four grandchildren, Clint Wallace (Keri), Chris Wallace (Brittany), Kayla Puck (Tyler), and Rebekah Wallace; three great-grandchildren, CJ Wallace, Colin Wallace, and Haidyn Wallace; a brother, Jack Wallace (Ida) and a sister Doris McManus (RayVon). The extended family includes Dale Poole, Daniel Flowers, Kim Flowers, Travis Flowers, Catherine Sowell Wallace, and Kim Bowers.

Rev. Wallace was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Barbara Robinson Wallace; a grandson, Randy Wallace; two brothers, Horace Wallace, and Cecil Wallace; two sisters, Sudie Smith and Betty Poole.

The Celebration of Life service will be held at 3:00 pm on Sunday, December 5, 2021, at Cedar Creek Baptist Church, with The Rev. Bobby James officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends in the Fellowship Hall from 1:30 until 2:45 pm, prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Cedar Creek Baptist Church, 2980 Bishopville Highway, Bishopville, SC 29010.

The family would like to express thanks to the staff at McCoy Memorial Nursing Center for their compassionate care.

Papoo and PawPaw (as he was known to his grands & great-grands) is walking the streets of gold in heaven.

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Nancy Land Wallace /alumnus-update/nancy-land-wallace/ Mon, 20 May 2024 14:26:56 +0000 /?post_type=coker_alumnus_news&p=48326 Obituary Mrs. Nancy Land Wallace, age 88, of Lumberton, passed away on Sunday, March 3, 2024, at Lower Cape Fear Life Care in Whiteville NC. She was born in Anson County, NC on September 13, 1935 to the late William Henry Land and the late Grace Ballard Land. Along with her parents, she was preceded […]

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Mrs. Nancy Land Wallace, age 88, of Lumberton, passed away on Sunday, March 3, 2024, at Lower Cape Fear Life Care in Whiteville NC. She was born in Anson County, NC on September 13, 1935 to the late William Henry Land and the late Grace Ballard Land.

Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Rev. John Walker Wallace, Sr. and her son, John ƵJohnnyƵ Walker Wallace, Jr.

Nancy is survived by her daughter, Faith Wallace Jackson (Jimmy); four grandchildren, Laney McPhaul Holsinger (Sarah), Christy Wallace Chapman (Phillip), James ƵTreyƵ Jackson and Taylor Jackson; one great-grandchild, Sawyer Holsinger and a host of friends and extended family members.

A funeral service will be held on Thursday, March 7, 2024 at 1:00 PM at First Baptist Church of Lumberton with Rev. Josh Owens, Dr. Jerry Wallace, Joe Murdock, and Rev. Dr. Leslie Sessoms officiating. A time of visitation will follow at the church in the Cherry Fellowship Hall. A private burial will be held at Meadowbrook Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: DKG – Lambda Chapter, P.O. Box 891, Lumberton, NC 28359.

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Lura McCutchen Holler /alumnus-update/lura-mccutchen-holler/ Thu, 08 Feb 2024 16:20:54 +0000 /?post_type=coker_alumnus_news&p=47343 Rock Hill, SC Ƶ Mrs. Lura McCutchen Holler, 88, peacefully passed away on Monday, February 5, 2024 at her home. The service will be held at 3:00 pm on Saturday, February 10, 2024 at Saint JohnƵs United Methodist Church, 321 S. Oakland Ave, Rock Hill, SC 29730, with Matt Yon officiating. Burial will be private. […]

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Rock Hill, SC Ƶ Mrs. Lura McCutchen Holler, 88, peacefully passed away on Monday, February 5, 2024 at her home.

The service will be held at 3:00 pm on Saturday, February 10, 2024 at Saint JohnƵs United Methodist Church, 321 S. Oakland Ave, Rock Hill, SC 29730, with Matt Yon officiating. Burial will be private. The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm-6:30 pm on Friday, February 9, 2024 at Greene Funeral Home Northwest Chapel, 2133 Ebenezer Road, Rock Hill, SC.

Born in Hartsville, SC, Mrs. Holler was the daughter of the late John McCutchen and the late Nell Funderburke McCutchen. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Dr. James Carlisle Holler, Jr. and her son, Edward Holler.

Mrs. Holler was an active member of St. JohnƵs Methodist Church. She was a member of the church choir and of the Barber Hardin Sunday school class. She was also a member of the York County Choral Society, Floribunda Garden Club, the Rock Hill Music Club, and the Debutante Club of Rock Hill. In addition to these wonderful organizations, she was also a member of the Atlantic Coast Camellia Society, the York County Medical Society and was a volunteer at the York County Nature Museum.

Surviving are her daughter, Margaret H. Graves (Andrew); three sons, Carlisle Holler (Mary), John Holler (Kristi), and Dean Holler (Marti); her grandchildren, Beth Holler Jacobs (David), Sara Holler Foss (Jim), Anna Graves Wiley (Keenan), Glenna Graves Worrell (Alex), John Holler (Jillian), Hughes Holler, Emily Holler, and Adley Holler; her great-grandchildren, Caroline Foss, James Foss, Cal Jacobs, Landon Jacobs, Cannon Wiley, Bowen Wiley, Anna Corbin Worrell, and Margaret Carlisle Worrell.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Mrs. HollerƵs name to Saint JohnƵs Methodist Church Music Program, 321 S. Oakland Ave, Rock Hill, SC 29730 or to the charity of oneƵs choice.

Condolences may be made at www.greenefuneralhome.net.

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Ernestine Moody “Mitzi” McDevitt /alumnus-update/ernestine-moody-mitzi-mcdevitt/ Tue, 29 Nov 2022 16:37:43 +0000 /?post_type=coker_alumnus_news&p=39693 ERNESTINE MCDEVITT OBITUARY Ernestine “Mitzi” Moody McDevitt August 27, 1935 – November 27, 2022 Charleston, South Carolina – Ernestine “Mitzi” Moody McDevitt entered into eternal rest on November 27, 2022. Funeral Services will be held 11:00 AM Wednesday, November 30, 2022 from the Chapel of Bishop Gadsden Retirement Community, 1 Bishop Gadsden Way, James Island. […]

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ERNESTINE MCDEVITT OBITUARY

Ernestine “Mitzi” Moody McDevitt
August 27, 1935 – November 27, 2022

Charleston, South Carolina – Ernestine “Mitzi” Moody McDevitt entered into eternal rest on November 27, 2022. Funeral Services will be held 11:00 AM Wednesday, November 30, 2022 from the Chapel of Bishop Gadsden Retirement Community, 1 Bishop Gadsden Way, James Island. A reception will follow. Burial will take place later that afternoon at St. Paul’s Episcopal Churchyard, 4981 Chapel Road, Hollywood, SC.

Mitzi was born August 27, 1935, on Yonges Island, SC, the daughter of Dallas Frampton Moody and Ruby Chinnis Moody. She graduated from St. Paul’s High School in Hollywood, SC, and then attended Coker College in Hartsville, SC. During her time at Coker College she was selected to be Coker’s Cutie Queen.

Mitzi married the love of her life, RADM Joseph Bryan McDevitt, in Downtown Charleston. She was an accomplished pianist who received a scholarship from The Juilliard School, but chose to stay in her beloved lowcountry. You could often find Mitzi and Joe playing the piano together. Mitzi and Joe also enjoyed traveling the world. Mitzi was an avid decorator and shopper. She enjoyed buying, decorating, and restoring houses in the lowcountry. Mitzi enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She loved to play bridge with her friends weekly.

Mitzi is survived by her children: Lisa Minshew (Joseph Boykin), Jeff McDevitt (Marge), Paul McDevitt (Barb), Rod McDevitt, Dave McDevitt, Rick McDevitt (Cathy), Jay McDevitt (Janie), Gena Cameron (Rick), Ned McDevitt (Goray), Gerry McDevitt; her grandchildren: English Maull, Hunter Boykin, Campbell Boykin, Larry McDevitt (Charla), Malia McDevitt, Kim Ehlers (Dave), Bryan McDevitt (Erica), Miranda Rector (David), Mark McDevitt (Klarka), Joe McDevitt (Jessica), Kelley Elders (Kevin), Kristi Griffin (Davis), Jason McDevitt (Angie), Alexi McDevitt (Cristin), as well as twenty-two (22) great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband RADM Joseph Brian McDevitt, her parents Dallas Frampton Moody and Ruby Chinnis Moody, and her children Rita Buffington and John McDevitt.

Mitzi loved her fifteen (15) years spent at Bishop Gadsden and her family is eternally grateful for the entire staff, so in lieu of flowers, please make donations to The Bishop Gadsden Employee Fund. You can mail a check to: 1 Bishop Gadsden Way, Attn: Charitable Giving Office, or you may donate online at.
Arrangements by James A. McAlister, 1620 Savannah Highway, Charleston. (843) 766-1365.

Published by The Island Packet on Nov. 29, 2022.

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Charlotte Reaves Chillura /alumnus-update/charlotte-reaves-chillura/ Thu, 13 Aug 2020 16:54:55 +0000 https://live-coker-edu.pantheonsite.io/?post_type=coker_alumnus_news&p=16123 Charlotte Reaves Chillura, 84, of Mt. Pleasant, SC entered into eternal rest on August 13, 2020. Charlotte, who just celebrated her 57th wedding anniversary on August 3, was born in Lakeland, FL to James Robert Reaves of SC and Dora Davis Reaves of Maine. She graduated from high school in Dillon, SC and from Coker […]

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Charlotte Reaves Chillura, 84, of Mt. Pleasant, SC entered into eternal rest on August 13, 2020.

Charlotte, who just celebrated her 57th wedding anniversary on August 3, was born in Lakeland, FL to James Robert Reaves of SC and Dora Davis Reaves of Maine.

She graduated from high school in Dillon, SC and from Coker College, where she received a degree in Spanish and Business Administration. After graduation she took a job with the US Department of State and was assigned to the US Delegation to the UN, until she was posted to the US Embassy in Guatemala. While in Guatemala she met and married Anthony Chillura, a foreign service officer also posted to Guatemla, on August 3, 1963. From Guatemala the Chilluras were posted to Marcaibo, Venezuela where her first son, Anthony Chillura Jr. was born. From Venezuela, the Chilluras were transferred to Arequip, Peru where Charlotte developed and directed the city’s first bi-lingual secretarial school. From Arequip the family was transferred to Lima, Peru where she taught English and directed an “English as a Second Language” program in Peru’s largest bi-national center. While in Peru, her daughter Cynthia Chillura and son Christopher Chillura were born.

When the family was transferred to Washington, D.C., she worked as an office manager for Congressman Leo Ryan of California. From D.C. the family was posted to Rio De Janeiro, Brazil where she managed the US consulate’s commissary and daughter Michelle Chillura was born. A post in Spain followed Brazil. While in Spain, Charlotte worked in the US Embassy Consular office. After Spain the family was again transferred to the US, where she worked at the CIA until she was reinstated to the Department of State and transferred to Spain where she worked in the embassy’s regional security office and then directly as a special assistant to two US ambassadors. At the completion of this 2nd tour of Spain she returned to Washington, D.C. for an assignment in the US Department of State. After her retirement in 1998, the family moved to Mt. Pleasant, SC. Her favorite saying was that her greatest accomplishment was her four children who, to this day, are family-oriented and close.

She is survived by her husband, Anthony Chillura, her four children: Anthony Chillura, Jr., Cynthia Henderson, Christopher Chillura and Michelle Chillura and seven grandchildren: Hollis Chillura, Cara Henderson, Eva Chillura, Isabella Chillura, Roman Chillura, Ayden Schweitzer and Harlow Chillura. She is also survived by a sister, Betty Reaves Herring and nephews: Bert Herring, Beth Rambo, Bryan Herring and Brad Herring.

A funeral service will be held at 3:00 PM on Saturday, August 22, 2020 at McAlister-Smith Funeral Home, Mt. Pleasant, and also broadcast by livestream, because of these times.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to the Lowcountry Pregnancy Center, where she worked for many years, at 7481 Northside Drive, North Charleston, SC 29420.

Expressions of sympathy may be viewed or submitted online at www.mcalister-smith.com.

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Jean Kelley /alumnus-update/jean-kelley/ Mon, 13 Jul 2020 16:23:46 +0000 https://live-coker-edu.pantheonsite.io/?post_type=coker_alumnus_news&p=20111 Mrs. Jean McCaskill Kelley, 89, passed away on Tuesday March 10, 2020. She was born in Elliott, SC, and was the daughter of the late Thomas McCaskill, Sr. and Emmie Walters McCaskill. She was also predeceased by her husband Dr. Ronald E. Kelley, Sr., her brother Thomas “Mac” McCaskill, Jr. (the late Marion), and her […]

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Mrs. Jean McCaskill Kelley, 89, passed away on Tuesday March 10, 2020. She was born in Elliott, SC, and was the daughter of the late Thomas McCaskill, Sr. and Emmie Walters McCaskill. She was also predeceased by her husband Dr. Ronald E. Kelley, Sr., her brother Thomas “Mac” McCaskill, Jr. (the late Marion), and her grandson Joseph Galloway, Jr.

She is survived by her brother, Jimmy McCaskeill (Betty); and her four children Katherine Kelley, Rhonda K. Hargrove (Bill), Ronald E. Kelley Jr. “Butch” (Michelle), and Melody Kelley. Her life was blessed with 9 grandchildren Angel Watts (Alan), Regina Najera (Jose), Rhonda Ann Thomas, Kathie McEver (Rob), Jonathan Wratten (Alexis), Kelley Lauren Hargrove, Foster William Hargrove, Jr. “Billy” (Jazmin), Ronald E. Kelley III “Ron” (Mallory), and Mitchell Kelley. She also was blessed with 13 great-grandchildren, 5 great great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was a woman of God and wanted to share the good news about Him with everyone. Her favorite Bible verse was “Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you; not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.” John 14:27

She lived life to the absolute fullest and helped all those around live their life to the fullest as well. She was a school teacher, choir director, children’s church director, church organist, creator of sunshine boxes, writer of poems, Opera singer, and wonderful motivator.

A graveside service was held at 11:30 a.m., Saturday March 14, 2020 at Forest Hills Cemetery

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date.

Condolences may be made at www.greenefuneralhome.net

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Alice Stuckey Thomas /alumnus-update/alice-stuckey-thomas/ Wed, 20 May 2020 18:11:57 +0000 https://live-coker-edu.pantheonsite.io/?post_type=coker_alumnus_news&p=15069 Alice Thomas (nee Stuckey), age 87, went to Heaven on Tuesday, May 19, 2020, after an extended illness. A lifelong resident of Hartsville, South Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Cleon Carson Stuckey and Allene Hanna Stuckey. After graduating from Coker College with a degree in Elementary Education, she taught at Hartsville Junior […]

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Alice Thomas (nee Stuckey), age 87, went to Heaven on Tuesday, May 19, 2020, after an extended illness. A lifelong resident of Hartsville, South Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Cleon Carson Stuckey and Allene Hanna Stuckey.

After graduating from Coker College with a degree in Elementary Education, she taught at Hartsville Junior High School, Emmanuel Christian School, and John Wesley Academy. She loved teaching, and she loved her students.

She was a member of Forest Hills Baptist Church, Hartsville, South Carolina, where she worked with children as a Sunday school teacher, as well as picking up children and families on the church bus to bring them to Sunday morning services. She will be greatly missed by many.

Alice is survived by her daughter, Rena Fish (Mike) of Merrillville, Indiana; and son, Frank Thomas (Marilyn) of Columbia, South Carolina; six grandchildren: Michael Fish (Laura), Joseph Fish (Dianne), Hanna Fish Jones (Jeremy), F. David Thomas, Jameson Thomas, and Ella Thomas; and two great-grandchildren: Evelyn Fish and Eli Fish, with another great-grandson on the way; and her brother, James ƵJimƵ Stuckey (Barbara) of Easley, South Carolina. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Wilbur Thomas; her parents, Cleon and Allene Stuckey; her sisters: Margaret Nolan, Mary Byrd, and her twin sister, Allene Reep.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, May 29, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. at the Forest Hills Baptist Church, 317 Forest Hills Drive, Hartsville, SC 29550. Visitation will be from 1:00 Ƶ 2:00 p.m. prior to the service. Rev. Jim Murray and Rev. Tom Lancaster will officiate. A private burial will be at Westview Memorial Cemetery, Hartsville, South Carolina. Norton Funeral Home in Hartsville, South Carolina is handling those arrangements. Memory Lane Funeral Home, 6305 W. Lincoln Highway (US 30), Crown Point, Indiana is handling the arrangements in Indiana. For further information you may contact the funeral home at (219) 322-2050.

Memorials may be made to Forest Hills Baptist Church, 317 Forest Hills Drive, Hartsville, SC 29550

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Elizabeth Anne McGuirt Kennington /alumnus-update/elizabeth-anne-mcguirt-kennington/ Mon, 04 May 2020 13:55:19 +0000 https://live-coker-edu.pantheonsite.io/?post_type=coker_alumnus_news&p=15066 Elizabeth Anne McGuirt Kennington, 84, died peacefully Monday, May 4, 2020, at Carrington Place, Matthews. She was a native of Monroe, the daughter of R. Hall and Lucile Price McGuirt. Anne was preceded in death by her parents, her husband William ƵBillƵ Kennington and a brother, Robert ƵBobƵ H. McGuirt, Jr. Anne was a graduate […]

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Elizabeth Anne McGuirt Kennington, 84, died peacefully Monday, May 4, 2020, at Carrington Place, Matthews. She was a native of Monroe, the daughter of R. Hall and Lucile Price McGuirt. Anne was preceded in death by her parents, her husband William ƵBillƵ Kennington and a brother, Robert ƵBobƵ H. McGuirt, Jr. Anne was a graduate of Monroe High School and Coker College, and spent many years as a Legal Secretary in Charlotte, NC. She was a lifelong Presbyterian and an avid ACC Basketball and Football fan.

She is survived by her brother, Frank (Jenny) McGuirt of Wingate, NC; daughters Laura House of Charlotte and Lisa Cooper (Richard) of Trinity, NC; stepsons Bryant (Ann) Edwards of Midland, Berry (Wendy) Edwards of Denver, NC, Ritchie (Jenny) Kennington of Awendaw, SC and Billy Kennington of Charlotte; 11 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.

A graveside service will be held at Lakeland Memorial Park, 1901 Lancaster Ave, Monroe, NC on Saturday, May 9th at 11am. The family will greet friends after the service.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be sent to Amity Presbyterian Church, 2831 N. Sharon Amity Road, Charlotte, NC 28205, or a memorial of the donorƵs choice.

The family would like to express their deep appreciation to the staff of Carrington Place for their exceptional care of Anne over the past four and a half years.
Gordon Funeral Service and Crematory is caring for the Kennington family

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Joyce Kelley Hollowell /alumnus-update/joyce-kelley-hollowell/ Sat, 28 Mar 2020 12:56:58 +0000 https://live-coker-edu.pantheonsite.io/?post_type=coker_alumnus_news&p=14492 SamuelGuildsHollowell, 85, husband of Joyce KelleyHollowellof Mt. Pleasant passed away peacefully in his home on Saturday morning after a brave battle with congestive heart failure.Guildswas born on June 12, 1934 in Charleston, SC, the son of Joseph GurneyHollowelland EdithGuildsHollowell. He was preceded in death by his loving brother, Dr. Joseph GurneyHollowell, Jr. He was a […]

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SamuelGuildsHollowell, 85, husband of Joyce KelleyHollowellof Mt. Pleasant passed away peacefully in his home on Saturday morning after a brave battle with congestive heart failure.Guildswas born on June 12, 1934 in Charleston, SC, the son of Joseph GurneyHollowelland EdithGuildsHollowell. He was preceded in death by his loving brother, Dr. Joseph GurneyHollowell, Jr.

He was a life long member of St. Andrew’s Anglican Church and served his church in many endeavors – always singing in the choir, teaching Sunday School, and other areas of service to his church.

He was a graduate of the College of Charleston and had a happy career on the Charleston Waterfront serving as Secretary and Treasurer of Marine Contracting and Towing Company, a company started by his grandfather, Capt.SamuelA.Guilds. He was active in many organizations on the “Port of Charleston” serving as President of the Propeller Club from 1968-1969 and as a member of the Charleston Pilots Association. He was an active member of the Kiwanis Club of Charleston and organized and became the first president of the Kiwanis Club of Mt. Pleasant. He served many years on the Porter Gaud School Board of Trustees. He was a member of the Tricentennial Commission celebrating Charleston’s Tricentennial and a member of the Charleston Men’s Chorus for many years. He also enjoyed volunteering at Water Missions International.

After retiring from Marine Contracting and Towing Company, he joined the newly formed team of Blackbaud Microsystems serving as their first Comptroller from 1989-1999. His involvement in this exciting new company afforded him the joy of making many new business friends and associates.

Guildsis survived by his wife of 62 years, Joyce, as well as his five sons;SamuelGuildsHollowell, Jr. (Carolyn) of Mt. Pleasant; Richard LloydHollowell(Melody) of Avon, CT; James RhoadsHollowell(Kim) of Lafayette, CO; Whitemarsh GervaisHollowell(Laura) of Spartanburg, SC and Frederick KelleyHollowellof Mt. Pleasant.

He is also survived by fourteen grandchildren: Brock McCarthy (Jared) of NJ; GuyHollowell(Molly) of Richmond, VA; ConnorHollowell(Molly) of Denver, CO; AliHollowell(Mathieu) of Boston, MA; ThomasHollowell(Kaileen) of James Island; RachelHollowell(Chantz) of Seattle, WA and their mother, Barbara Shull Hollowell; JamieHollowell(Kacey) of Denver, CO and CoreyHollowellof Lafayette, CO; Leland Reynolds (Mark) of Atlanta, GA; Kathleen Howington (Mike) of James Island; IsabellaHollowelland ToddHollowellof Mt. Pleasant and their mother, Jennifer Woodworth of Mt. Pleasant; DanielHollowelland EllaHollowellof Avon, CT. He also has seven great grandchildren.

Because of our present health concerns, no funeral service is being planned at this time. We will shout and give thanks for his life at a later date. Arrangements by J. Henry Stuhr, Inc. Mount Pleasant Chapel.

We request that memorials be made to One80 Place, PO Box 20038, Charleston, SC 29413 and Water Mission International, PO Box 63320, Charlotte, NC 28263-3320.

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