1981 Archives - ºìÌÒÊÓÆµ http://www.coker.edu/class-years/1981/ ºìÌÒÊÓÆµ is a private university in Hartsville, South Carolina. Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:35:43 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.2 /wp-content/uploads/2023/08/cropped-Coker-University-nowords-32x32.png 1981 Archives - ºìÌÒÊÓÆµ http://www.coker.edu/class-years/1981/ 32 32 Nancy Catherine (Hallgring) Gray /alumnus-update/nancy-catherine-hallgring-gray/ Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:35:43 +0000 /?post_type=coker_alumnus_news&p=53519 Nancy Catherine Gray (Hallgring), age 66, of McDonough, GA, passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2026. She was born in Long Branch, New Jersey to the late Harry Alan and Deborah Elaine Rumph Hallgring. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brother Kenny Hallgring. Nancy is survived by her husband, Edward Larry Gray […]

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Nancy Catherine Gray (Hallgring), age 66, of , passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2026. She was born in  to the late Harry Alan and Deborah Elaine Rumph Hallgring. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brother Kenny Hallgring. Nancy is survived by her husband, Edward Larry Gray and son, Andrew Gray; she is also survived by her siblings Wendy Campbell and Steven Hallgring. She also leaves behind multiple nieces, nephews, great nephews and cousins.

Nancy grew up in Navesink, New Jersey before traveling to attend Coker College in South Carolina. A brave and resilient soul, she traveled before finding a place for herself in Georgia. She met her husband Edward L Gray and they were married in 1984 and resided in  where they raised their son. A loving and devoted wife and mother, Nancy was as much of an advocate for her husband as he navigated the Veterans’ Affairs process for his earned benefits as she was an involved mother, volunteering at Andrew’s schools from Pre-K all the way through High School. She was intelligent and musically inclined, having played in a band during her youth and enjoying playing her 12-string guitar while she could. She was equally as creative; able to utilize her abilities to sew, bake, craft and improvise to make her home warm and inviting for family and friends alike.

She worked in the service industry, was employed at Equifax through the early 80s and served as the Youth Director of Kelly Presbyterian Church over the years. She endured multiple hardships and health issues throughout her life, but never allowed them to dampen her spirit, optimism and willing to be present and assist others to the best of her ability. She has not requested a service and simply wished to be cremated to eventually be returned to New Jersey by the sea and also where her father rests.

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Edward Huffstetler /alumnus-update/edward-huffstetler/ Mon, 04 Jan 2021 20:00:30 +0000 https://live-coker-edu.pantheonsite.io/?post_type=coker_alumnus_news&p=17877 Dr. Edward Huffstetler ’81 recently became the new Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs at Concord University in Athens, WV. Previously, he served as Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences at Upper Iowa University in Fayette, IA.

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Dr. Edward Huffstetler ’81 recently became the new Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs at Concord University in Athens, WV. Previously, he served as Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences at Upper Iowa University in Fayette, IA.

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Class of 1981 News Summer 2020 /alumnus-update/class-of-1981-news-summer-2020/ Tue, 11 Aug 2020 15:27:22 +0000 https://live-coker-edu.pantheonsite.io/?post_type=coker_alumnus_news&p=16031 The post Class of 1981 News Summer 2020 appeared first on ºìÌÒÊÓÆµ.

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Pat Ramsdell Segars /alumnus-update/pat-ramsdell-segars/ Wed, 19 Feb 2020 15:06:54 +0000 https://live-coker-edu.pantheonsite.io/?post_type=coker_alumnus_news&p=13571 Funeral services for Doris Kelley Ramsdell, 96 who died peacefully on Monday, February 18, 2020 will be held at 1:00 pm on Thursday, February 20, 2020 in Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church in Lydia, SC. The Rev. Becky Forrest will officiate with burial in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, February […]

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Funeral services for Doris Kelley Ramsdell, 96 who died peacefully on Monday, February 18, 2020 will be held at 1:00 pm on Thursday, February 20, 2020 in Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church in Lydia, SC. The Rev. Becky Forrest will officiate with burial in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, February 19, 2020 from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm at the home of Goz and Pat Segars, 2555 Kelleytown Road, Hartsville, SC.

Mrs. Ramsdell, the widow of Howard Neale Ramsdell, was born in Darlington County, SC, daughter of the late Homie and Ferol Clanton Kelley. She was a lifelong member of Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church and a Sunday school teacher of the preschool-age children for many years. She served faithfully in the WomenºìÌÒÊÓÆµ™s Missionary Society, preparing many items for their annual bake sale during the MenºìÌÒÊÓÆµ™s Club annual BBQ. She was a wonderful seamstress working in CokerºìÌÒÊÓÆµ™s Department store, BridalºìÌÒÊÓÆµ™s by Frankie and then for her many friends at her home during her retirement.
She was a beloved mother and grandmother who loved her family dearly.

Surviving are her daughter, Pat (Goz) Segars of Hartsville, SC; son, Nick Ramsdell (special friend, Tamsie Litzinger) Summerville, SC; grandchildren, Ellen Bethea, Ben (Tamela) Bethea; great-grandchildren, Jack and Kate Bethea; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her sister, Eloise Bass; brothers, James Kelley, Thomas Kelley and Howard Kelley.

Many thanks go to her caregivers, Kay Williams, LaToya Lucas, Cindy Jackson, Nora Watkins and AgapeºìÌÒÊÓÆµ™ Hospice.

Charitable donations may be made to Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church, Box 56, Lydia, SC 29079.

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Norman A. Belge /alumnus-update/norman-a-belge/ Thu, 10 May 2018 14:07:24 +0000 https://cokercollege.wpengine.com/?post_type=coker_alumnus_news&p=4160   April 13, 1959 – April 25, 2018 Norman Albert Belge, 59, of Florence, SC passed away April 25, 2018.  Norman was born in Buffalo, NY a son of the late Albert Carl Belge and Elizabeth Harris Belge. Mr. Belge was a graduate of Wilson High School from 73-76. He was an art & religion […]

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April 13, 1959 – April 25, 2018

Norman Albert Belge, 59, of Florence, SC passed away April 25, 2018. 
Norman was born in Buffalo, NY a son of the late Albert Carl Belge and Elizabeth Harris Belge. Mr. Belge was a graduate of Wilson High School from 73-76. He was an art & religion major graduate of ºìÌÒÊÓÆµ from 79-81. Norman was a veteran of the United States Army. He was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church since 1965, but was involved in several local fellowships including Church at Sandhurst.

He is survived by a brother, Arthur Leonard (Amanda) Belge; two sisters, Ann Marie Saunders and Donna Belge (Moses) Smith; a step-mother, Carol Belge; eight nieces, Tina Belge (Jacob) Pocta, Laura Belge (Kyle) Smithwick, Michele Belge (Saun) Nichols, Sandra (Troy) Anderson, Elizabeth (George) Lewis, Kathyrine (Paul) Vannoy, Jessica (Fred) Everidge and Amelia (Nicholas) Brewington; two nephews, Lance (Carrie) Saunders and Daniel (Irene) Smith; seven great-nieces and 10 great-nephews; thirteen cousins, special family friends, Leslie and Tommy Korfeh and their daughters, Albany and Allese, and numerous friends.

The family will receive friends from 10 – 11 AM Thursday, May 17, 2018 at St. Anthony Catholic Church with a Mass of Christian Burial to be said at 11:00 AM. Burial will follow in Florence Memorial Gardens Cemetery directed by Stoudenmire-Dowling Funeral Home.

After the burial, his family and friends are invited to a lunch reception for a celebration of his life at the Church at Sandhurst. His friends are welcome to come and share their memories of Brother Norm. If you have a piece of his artwork or a painting, please bring it or take a picture and share it with his family. 
Please visit the online condolence page for Mr. Belge at 

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Teressa Thompson Harrington /alumnus-update/teressa-thompson-harrington/ Fri, 04 Aug 2017 09:29:18 +0000 https://cokercollege.wpengine.com/?post_type=coker_alumnus_news&p=3239 Outstanding Young Alumni Award 1995

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Outstanding Young Alumni Award 1995

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Edward W. Huffstetler /alumnus-update/edward-w-huffstetler/ Fri, 04 Aug 2017 04:00:00 +0000 https://cokercollege.wpengine.com/?post_type=coker_alumnus_news&p=2956 Outstanding Young Alumni Award 1996

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Outstanding Young Alumni Award 1996

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Nan Carter Howard /alumnus-update/nan-carter-howard/ Fri, 04 Aug 2017 04:00:00 +0000 https://cokercollege.wpengine.com/?post_type=coker_alumnus_news&p=3141 Outstanding Young Alumni Award 1994

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Outstanding Young Alumni Award 1994

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