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COKER, Dorothy
Entered into eternal rest on the afternoon of April 1, 2002, Dorothy J. Coker, widow of Bill Stewart Coker. Residence, North Charleston, S.C. Mrs. Coker was preceded in death by a son, Robert S. Coker. The relatives and friends of Dorothy J. Coker are invited to attend her funeral services in J. Henry Stuhr, Inc., Greenridge Road Chapel, Thursday afternoon, April 4, 2002 at 4:00 o'clock. Interment will follow in Carolina Memorial Gardens. Friends may call STUHR'S GREENRIDGE ROAD CHAPEL this (Wednesday) evening between 6:00 and 8:00 o'clock. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to First Baptist Church of North Charleston, 4217 Rivers Avenue, North Charleston, S.C. 29405.
Mrs. Coker was born in Knoxville, Tennessee on January 5, 1923, the daughter of the late William Henry Raper and Viola Jones Raper. She was a member of First Baptist Church of North Charleston and a homemaker. She was a graduate of Farragut High School, Knoxville, Tenn. and a volunteer with the Gray Ladies of Charleston Naval Hospital.
She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Paul S. and Delores A. Coker, Dorchester, S.C.; two daughters and sons-in-law, Joye C. and William H. Peagler of Cross, S.C., Kay C. and Vince C. Ott of Goose Creek, S.C.; one daughter-in-law, B.J. Coker of Columbia, S.C., widow of Robert S. Coker; eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; two sisters, Lucille Comeau, Katherine Webb both of Tennessee; sisters-in-law, Lou Raper, Claudine Lawson, Dot Overton all of Tennessee; brother-in-law, Hadie S. Coker of Tennessee; numerous nieces and nephews.

TAYLOR, Catherine
Catherine Keith Taylor, 50, wife of Michael J. Taylor of Mt. Pleasant, S.C. died Friday, March 29, 2002 at her residence. The relatives and friends of Dr. and Mrs. Michael J. Taylor are invited to attend the memorial services for Cathy on Saturday, April 6, 2002 in Seacoast Community Church, Long Point Road, Mt. Pleasant, S.C. at 12:00 noon. Burial will be private. ARRANGEMENTS BY J. HENRY STUHR, INC., MOUNT PLEASANT CHAPEL.
Mrs. Taylor was born in Glasgow, Scotland, a daughter of James and Catherine Keith. She was a member of Seacoast Community Church and former employee and Volunteer Coordinator of Lutheran Services Society.
Her surviving family are her husband of Mt. Pleasant, S.C., her mother, Catherine Stewart Keith of Aldridge, England, one daughter, Lindsay Catherine Taylor of Mt. Pleasant, S.C., one son, Ross James Taylor of Mt. Pleasant, S.C. and one sister, Elizabeth Llewellyn of Lilleshall, England.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to either Hollings Cancer Center, 86 Jonathan Lucas Street, P.O. Box 250955, Charleston, S.C. 29425 or Seacoast Community Church, (Missions Fund), 750 Long Point Road, Mt. Pleasant, S.C. 29464.

CLARK, Mary
Entered into eternal rest on the morning of March 31, 2002, Mary Perkins Clark, wife of Robert E. Clark. Residence, James Island, SC. A gathering of family and friends will be held at the home of Mrs. Mary Lou Wise on Thursday, April 4th between two and five o'clock.
Mrs. Clark was born July 13, 1921 in Castine, Maine, the daughter of Frederick Carleton Perkins and Hattie Belle Sawyer Perkins.
She is survived by her husband of Charleston, SC; one daughter: Frances Perkins Clark of McLean, VA.; 2 sons: Robert E. Clark, Jr. and his wife Gail and John Sawyer Clark of Clemson, SC; one sister: Anita Perkins Mortimer of Lewiston, ME.; one nephew: Bruce Mortimer of Winthrop, ME. and several grand nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 5900 Core Road, Ste. #504, North Charleston, SC 29406 or to a charity of one's choice.
Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR, INC., DOWNTOWN CHAPEL.

HARPER, M. Catherine
Marie Catherine Harper age 78, of Charleston, S.C. died Easter Sunday, March 31, 2002.
Miss Harper graduated form Winthrop University in 1945 and retired from North Charleston High School in 1980 after 35 years of teaching history and serving as chairperson of the Social Studies Dept. Since her retirement she worked with Historic Charleston Bed and Breakfast, Heyward-Washington House, and a volunteer with "Meals-on-Wheels".
She was an active member of First (Scots) Presbyterian Church for over 50 yrs. She was a member of Fort Sullivan Chapter, National Society of D.A.R., Nu Chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa teacher's soriety, affiliated with with N.E.A., S.C.E.A., and C.C.E.A. More recently a member of the Charleston County Retired Educators. She was a member of the Charleston Museum, Carolina Art Ass., Charleston Symphony Ass., and Charleston Concert Ass.
Catherine traveled all over the world. Her trips took her to Canada, Mexico, all of the British Isles, Europe, Greece, China, Russia, South America, Cuba, Eastern Europe, Alaska, Isreal, and Egypt.
Miss Harper was born in Kingstree, the daughter of Dr. Walter Haskell Harper and Marie Peterson Harper. She is survived by her sister, Ann D. Harper, nieces, Claire Weekley, Jean Rhodes, Jaye Fore, and Kitty Williams and their families.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First (Scots) Presbyterian Church or a favorite charity. A memorial is planned for a later date.

RAMSEY, Courtney
Entered into eternal rest on March 31, 2002, Master Courtney Ramsey of New York City, formerly of 1582 Old Whitesville Road, Moncks Corner, S.C. The beloved son of Kimberly Ramsey and Carlos Cespedes. Brother of Whittney Ramsey, grandson of Sharon Ramsey and Archie Reed, nephew of Tanzy Milligan.
Funeral notice will be announced later. Arrangements made by MILLIGAN'S FUNERAL HOME OF MONCKS CORNER, S.C. (843) 761-8696.

WRIGHT, Annie
The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Jack D. Wright are invited to attend the funeral services of the former Wednesday afternoon, April 3, 2002 in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., MOUNT PLEASANT CHAPEL at 4:30 o'clock. Entombment will follow in Mount Pleasant Memorial Gardens.

KING, Elizabeth
Elizabeth Hamlin King of Charleston, SC died Sunday, March 31, 2002. The funeral service will be Wednesday, April 3, 2002 in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., MOUNT PLEASANT CHAPEL at 12:00 Noon. Burial will follow in St. Paul's Lutheran Church, McCants Drive, Mt. Pleasant, SC. Friends may call at Stuhr's Mount Pleasant Chapel one hour prior to service.
Miss King was born in Mount Pleasant, SC, a daughter of Langdon C. and Emily H. King. She was a graduate of Memminger High School and completed a two year course in Christian Education at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. Miss King was Secretary at First Baptist Church, Charleston, SC for thirty-seven years where she was a member.
Surviving are a sister, Gertrude King Appleby, two nieces, Emily Ann Barbero and Nancy King Longest, and one nephew, Langdon Cheves King, Jr. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, 48 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC.

DENT, Mattie
Entered into eternal rest on Friday, March 29, 2002, Mrs. Mattie Lou Dent, beloved wife of Mr. Robert Dent, Sr., mother of Robert Dent, Jr. (Margaret), Robenna Parnther, and the late Maybel Smalls, Marie Prioleau, Margaret Stewart. Late residence, 5215 Dent Lane, Adams Run, S.C. Friends may call at FIELDING HOME FOR FUNERALS, HOLLYWOOD CHAPEL, 889-9181 or 1-800-290-5954. Funeral notice later.

JONES, Charlotte
Graveside services for Mrs. Charlotte Chappell Jones, 96, of 805 Condon Drive, Charleston, S.C., who died March 31, 2002, will be conducted Tuesday afternoon at 1 o'clock in the Magnolia cemetery, Augusta, Ga.
Mrs. Jones as a native of Lykesland, S.C., and wife of the late Mr. Marion Lee Jones and mother of the late Susan C. Jones, Mrs. Jones was the great-great-granddaughter of Revolutionary War Colonel and founder of Columbia, S.C., Thomas Taylor. At age 17, she was the first young woman in South Carolina to pass the Red Cross Lifesaving Course; at 18, she was the only female qualified to give the Red Cross examination. She attended Mary Washington College, Fredericksburg, Va., and was a graduate of the La Crosse School of Physical Education, La Crosse, Wisc. Mrs. Jones served as director of Physical Education at the YWCA, Augusta, Ga., and also at the Episcopal Girls School, Columbia, Tenn. While living in Columbia, S.C., during World War II, she was active in the USO serving the soldiers at Fort Jackson and was the leader of the largest Girl Scout Troop in the Columbia area. In the 1940's she established a summer camp, Camp Tryit for girls on Edisto Beach. During the 1950's, Mrs. Jones had the first children's TV program, "Let's Play School" on station WJBF in Augusta, Ga., which aired for four years. She operated a kindergarten in Beaufort, S.C., and began the first kindergarten on Hilton Head Island which was the forerunner of Sea Pines Academy, then she taught at the Montessori Kindergarten after which she returned to teaching physical education at Sea Pines Academy. She and her late husband were affectionately known on Hilton Head Island as the "Mayors of Folly Field." Mrs. Jones was a member of the Colonial Dames of the 17th Century and the Episcopal Church.
Survivors include two sons, Marion L. Jones, Jr., Edgefield, S.C., and Labon Chappell Jones, Florence, S.C.; a daughter, Patricia J. Hay, Charleston, S.C.; 11 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends at the graveside following the services. The family will be at the residence of Mr. Marion L. Jones, 62 Republican Road, Edgefield, S.C. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a favorite charity.
STEPHEN D. POSEY FUNERAL HOME OF NORTH AUGUSTA in charge of arrangements. (803) 278-1181.

WASHINGTON, Pearl
The relatives and friends of Mrs. Pearl Helen Brown Washington, those of her late husband, Mr. Isaiah Washington, Sr., children, Elijah (Dopey) Washington, Allen (Tanya) Washington, Steven (Ruthine) Washington, Georgeanna (Kermith) Ayers, Margaret Washington, Dosier Washington, Jane (John) Agard and Elizabeth (Joseph) Alston, sister, Margaret Gadsen, brother, William Brown, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and a host of cousins are invited to attend her funeral services on Tuesday, April 2, 2002, 2 p.m. at New Bethlehem Baptist Church, 5821 Maybank Hwy., Wadmalaw Island, S.C. Friends may call at FIELDING HOME FOR FUNERALS, 722-3348 or 1-800-290-5954. The family will be receiving friends at the church on Monday from 7 to 8 p.m. Remains to the church, 1 p.m., Tuesday. Interment, New Bethlehem Baptist Church cemetery.

WEST, Wilfred
With regret, we inform you that Mr. Wilfred Lee West of Summerville, S.C., entered into eternal rest on Sunday, March 31, 2002. The beloved father of Mr. Jamie Gardner of Pittsfield, Miss.; the beloved son of Mrs. Carrie Lee West of Summerville, S.C.; the beloved brother of Mr. Nick West of Pittfield, Miss., Mr. Donaver West (Veronica) of Virginia Beach, Va., Ms. Linda Carter of Summerville, S.C. Funeral notice will be announced later by AIKEN-CAPERS FUNERAL HOME. Phone 873-2310.

FORD, John
The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. John Ford and those of his brothers and sisters, Robert, Jr., Elijah (Victoria), Edward (Maggie), Delores Newson (Bernard), Mary Alice Turner (Joseph, Jr.), Gloria Myers (James), Lawrence (Merle), Henry (Neatha), brother and sister-in-law, nieces and nephews are invited to attend the funeral services of the former on Tuesday, April 2, 2002, 11:00 a.m. in Greater Goodwill A.M.E. Church, 2818 Hwy. 17 North, Mount Pleasant, S.C. Interment, church cemetery. Viewing this afternoon at the funeral home from 3-9 p.m. where the family will receive friends from 7-8 p.m. Remains at the church on Tuesday morning 10:00 a.m. until the hour of service.
Arrangements by JOHNSON-HALLS FUNERAL HOME.

PADGETT, Patricia
RIDGELAND, S.C. - Patricia Strickland Padgett, 70, of Ridgeland, S.C., wife of Willie Quincy Padgett died Sunday, March 31, 2002 at her residence after a long illness. She was born on August 27, 1931 in Tillman, S.C. a daughter of the late Marion McKay Strickland and Bessie Strickland. She was a charter member of the original Board of Directors of Thomas Heyward Academy, office manager for Dr. John O. Ryan for 30 years before retiring, and a member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Willie Quincy Padgett of Ridgeland, S.C.; three daughters, Sandra P. Kay of Greer, S.C., Bonnie P. Gainey of Hartsville, S.C., and Willa P. Sewell of Ridgeland, S.C.; three sisters, Gladys S. Carter of Beaufort, S.C., Genevieve S. Brown of Beaufort, S.C., and Ernestine S. Woods of Charleston, S.C.; 6 grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, April 2, 2002, 2:00 p.m. at St. Paul's United Methodist Church, Ridgeland, S.C. with burial in Ridgeland cemetery, Ridgeland, S.C. Visitation will take place Monday, April 1, 2002 from 6 until 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Thomas Heyward Academy, F.A.C.E. Fund, P.O. Box 2233, Rigeland, S.C. 29936.
Arrangements by SAULS FUNERAL HOME.

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