SMITH, Rosa
The relatives and friends of Mrs. Rosa B. Hollings-Smith, wife of the late Jesse Hollings, Sr. and Joseph Smith, those of her children, Bertha Stephenson, Virginia Cordes, Laura B. Green (Richard), Jessie Hollings, Jr. (Sadie), Henry L. Hollings (Diane), the late Jimmy Hollings, Rosabell West (Arthur), Joe Hollings, Gerline W. Williamson, of her 7 Stepchildren, are invited to attend her Memorial Service Monday, October 28, 2002 at 1:00 p.m., at Missionary Baptist Church Re. Brooks presiding. She leaves to cherish her memory along with her children, 39 grandchildren, 96 great-grandchildren, 35 great-greatgrandchildren, one sister-in-law, Sally Williams, one cousin, Eva Simmons and a host of other relatives and friends. Mrs. Hollings-Smith will lie in-state at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday at JENKINS FUNERAL HOME and at the Church at 6:00 p.m. The Family will be receiving friends from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Interment, Hillcrest cemetery.
Late residence, 374 Sumter St., (formerly of Summerville, S.C.)
SIMS, Clarence
Mr. Clarence L. Sims, educator, 73, entered into eternal rest on Monday, October 21, 2002. He was the beloved husband of Mrs. Gladys Green Sims, father of Mrs. Cheryl Sim Thomas (Charles) and Ms. Ruth Reneé Sims and brother of Mrs. Lula Wade (Bill) of Columbia, Md., Mrs. Elizabeth Staten (Alexander) of Abingdon, Md., and Mrs. Sarah Brown (Leroy) of Columbia, Md. Late residence, 1017 Diana St., Charleston, S.C. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Mt. Zion AME Church Mortgage Fund, 5 Glebe St., Charleston, S.C. 29403. Funeral notice later.
FLOYD, Alice
Services for Alice G. Floyd, 80, will be held at 3 p.m., Friday at the First United Methodist Church, Conway, SC, conducted by Rev. Dr. Robby McBride of Saxe Gotha Presbyterian Church, Lexington, SC. Interment will follow at Hillcrest cemetery. The family will receive friends Thursday from 5:30 7:30 p.m. at GOLDFINCH FUNERAL HOME, CONWAY CHAPEL. Memorials may be made to fund a study in France for a French major through the USC Educational Foundation, College of Education, USC (Office of Development), Columbia, SC 29208 or to the First Church of Christ, Scientist, 14902 Ocean Hwy., Pawleys Island, SC, 29585.
Mrs. Floyd, widow of George W. Floyd, died at her daughter’s home at Lake Murray on October 22 after an illness. Born in St. Paul, Minnesota, June 20, 1922, she was the daughter of the late John Albert Glominski and the late Faye Harvey Glominski. She was graduated from Spartanburg High School and the University of South Carolina with majors in French and English and with minors in Physical Education and Spanish. She later earned a masters degree in History Education. During a 28-year career as a teacher at Conway High School, Mrs. Floyd taught multiple subjects, but will primarily be remembered for her contributions in teaching French through her exuberance for the subject, love of her students, and her summer trips to France with many of her students. She also boarded many students from France in her home, many foreign naval officers through the Conway Chamber of Commerce, and enjoyed lifelong relationships with many international friends.
Mrs. Floyd was an active sports enthusiast which was evident during her years at Camp Pinnacle in Hendersonville, N.C. where she was voted Best All Around Camper and later served as a counselor. She also acted as the Water Sports Director at state parks in York and Cheraw. While at U.S.C., she was the only woman on the men’s swim team when there was a shortage of men due to World War II. After her marriage took her to Conway, the American Red Cross asked her to teach swimming lessons and cleared Smith Lake to provide a teaching location. Mrs. Floyd was the first certified Red Cross Water Safety and Lifesaving Instructor for Horry County and was inducted this year into the American Red Cross Lifesaving Honor Society. Mrs. Floyd was also an avid gardener and was a member of the Conway Garden Club, where she served in a number of capacities including President. She and her husband were founders and charter members of the Riverside Club of Conway.
After her retirement, Mrs. Floyd remained active with a number of avocations. She was a member of tennis teams in Conway and Prestwick Country Club in Myrtle Beach for many years, playing her last match in the state tournament of 2001. She continued her lifelong hobbies of bridge, waterskiing, crabbing, clamming, and shrimping. She enjoyed entertaining and cooking the fruits of her catches from the Garden City creek. She became a passionate traveler, including a 2-week bicycle trip with her children along the Rhine River in Germany to celebrate her 72ndbirthday.
Mrs. Floyd treasured her family, her students and her many, many friends. Her energy, attitude, wit, and constant smile brought the world to life for those fortunate enough to have known her.
Surviving are children, John Wilson Floyd and his wife, Toni Holman, of Greensboro, Ga., Ellen F. Faris and her husband, Andy, of Lake Murray, S.C., Shirley F. Norton and her husband, Jack, of Lexington, S.C., and Sally F. Fife and her husband Lee, of Fort Mill, S.C.; brother, John Harvey and his wife Eleanor; grandchildren, Anna Burns Harris of Columbia, Steven James Norton of Lexington, Samantha Marie Fife and Nicholas Lee Fife of Ft. Mill. Her husband of 50 years, George, as well as a brother, Jim Harvey, predeceased her.
TRACY, Mary
Mary Louise (Chick) Sheedy Tracy, 78, wife of Edward Magee Tracy, MD, of Seabrook Island died Tuesday, October 22ndat her residence. Born in Hackensack, NJ to the late Michael Morgan and Mellda Louise Zimmerman Sheedy. She was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church. Mrs. Tracy is survived by her husband of 59 years, seven children, Ann Tracy Abess of Charleston, SC, Sheila Tracy Buonerba of Buffalo, NY, Edward M. Tracy, Jr., of Charleston, SC, Mark M. Tracy of Charleston, SC, Jeffery M. Tracy of Atlanta, GA, Arthur T.M. Tracy of Rensselaer, NY, and Coltilde M. Tracy Shapiro of Seattle, WA, and, four siblings, Paul Sheedy of Tallahassee, FL, Daniel Sheedy of Buffalo, NY, Joseph H. Sheedy, MD of Buffalo, NY, and Imelda Sheedy Clauss of Clearwater, FL. Also survived by sixteen grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends 6:30PM- 8:30PM Thursday, October 24that McALISTER-SMITH DOWNTOWN CHAPEL. A Funeral Mass will be 10AM Friday, October 25that Holy Spirit Catholic Church on Johns Island. Interment will follow in Holy Cross cemetery. Memorial contributions may be sent to the Hospice of Charleston, 3896 Leeds Ave. Charleston, SC 29405 or Our Lady of Mercy Outreach, 1684 Brownswood Rd., Charleston, SC 29455.
McALISTER-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, DOWNTOWN CHAPEL, is serving the Tracy family.
GIBSON, Mary Darby
The relatives and friends of Darby Gibson are invited to attend her memorial service Wednesday, October 23, 2002 in Church of The Holy Cross at 1:00 o’clock. ARRANGMENTS BY J. HENRY STUHR, INC., MOUNT PLEASANT CHAPEL.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Glen Forest School for Exceptional Children, 1831 Airport Blvd., Cayce, SC 29033.
PETTIGREW, Thelma
Entered into eternal rest on the evening of Saturday, October 19, 2002, Mrs. Thelma "Lena Horne" Francis Murray-Pettigrew, residence, 1135 King St., Charleston, S.C. She is the beloved sister of Mr. Harry M. Murray, Jr. She is the beloved sister-in-law of the late Mrs. Earsie Lee Murray. She is the beloved sister of Reverend Doctor Robert Murray (Amanda). She is the beloved aunt of Singlee H. Murray and Iris Murray Austin-Gebrissi; also she is the beloved aunt of Chioke H. Murray, Yohance F. Murray and Osaze R.G. Murray. Funeral notice later. Arrangements by HARLESTON-BOAGS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 121 Calhoun St., Charleston, S.C. (Downtown) Phone 723-3066. Please call funeral home for arrangements.
GROVES, Ruby
WALTERBORO - Ms. Ruby Ruth Crosby Groves, 82, of 316 Hickory Street, died Monday evening, October 21, 2002, at her residence.
Funeral services will be held 11 o'clock, Thursday morning, in the Walterboro Church of God, with the Reverend John Harbin officiating. Interment, directed by the BRICE W. HERNDON AND SONS FUNERAL HOMES, WALTERBORO CHAPEL, will follow in the Evergreen Christian Church cemetery.
Ms. Groves was born September 19, 1920, in Colleton County and was a daughter of the late James Willie and Banner Robertson Crosby. She devoted her life to her home and family. She was the widow of Edward R. "Ed" Groves and attended the Walterboro Church of God.
Surviving are, her sons, Gene Groves, Dan Groves, Harold Groves, Richard Groves, Ralph Groves, Sammy Groves, Harry Groves, and Howard Groves, all of Walterboro, and Ander Groves of Islandton; her daughters, Annie Ruth Eason of Chickamauga, Ga., and Mary Ann Marinaro of Des Moines, Iowa; a sister, Eleanor Varnadoe of Ruffin; 32 grandchildren; and 34 great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Odyssey Hospice, 3870 Leeds Ave., Suite 109, N. Charleston, S.C. 29405.
Friends may call from 6 until 8 p.m., this Wednesday evening, at the BRICE W. HERNDON AND SONS FUNERAL HOMES, WALTERBORO CHAPEL.
GETHERS, Victoria
The relatives and friends of Mrs. Victoria "Vicky" Gethers are invited to attend her funeral services on Thursday, October 24, 2002, 12 noon at Full Word Ministry, 2732 Gorden St., North Charleston, S.C. Minister Tyrone Moore, officiating. Interment, Mt. Pleasant Memorial Gardens, Mt. Pleasant, S.C.
Mrs. Gethers is survived by her children, Mr. Andrew Gethers (Berthalee), Mrs. Marie White (Earl, Sr.), Mrs. Dorothy Nelson, Ms. Jennifer Gethers, Mr. James Gethers, Mr. John Gethers (Deborah), and Mr. Harold Gethers, 17 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, brother and sisters, Mr. Oliver Burns (Aliestine), Mrs. Virginia Anderson (Sam), Mrs. Florence Wilson and Mrs. Vermela White, nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.
Viewing for Mrs. Gethers will be in the William M. Smith Memorial Chapel, 2 Radcliffe St., Charleston, S.C., Wednesday, October 23, 2002, from 3:30 to 7:00 p.m. "There will be no family hour."
Arrangements by W.M. SMITH-MCNEAL FUNERAL HOME, INC. (843) 722-3676, 1-800-924-5659, or e-mail memorial messages at wmsbmc2@aol.com.
MILLER, Taylor
Entered into eternal rest on Monday afternoon, October 21, 2002, Taylor Jean Miller, infant daughter of Donald James Miller, Jr., and Dana Dianne Warren Miller. Residence, Goose Creek, South Carolina. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Donald James Miller, Jr., are invited to attend the funeral services of their daughter at the graveside, Mount Pleasant Memorial Gardens, Friday morning, October 25, 2002, at 11 o'clock officiated by their pastor, the Reverend Robert Rea. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of Goose Creek, 141 St. James Ave., Goose Creek, South Carolina, 29445.
Surviving Taylor are her parents and sister Lauren Jane Miller all of the home in Goose Creek, S.C., her maternal grandparents, The Reverend T. Dale Warren and Jane Hawkins Warren both of Bishopville, S.C., paternal grandparents, Donald James Miller and Betty Jean Rankin Miller both of Fairchance, Pa., maternal great-grandmother, Modine Hawkins of Moncks Corner, S.C., maternal great-grandparents, Thomas A. Warren and Martha Taylor Warren, both of North Charleston, S.C.
Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR, INC., GREENRIDGE ROAD CHAPEL.
MCGREW, Donald
MYRTLE BEACH - Donald Curts McGrew, 85, of East Sweetbriar Trail died Sunday, October 20, 2002, at Conway Hospital following an illness.
Born December 31, 1916, in New Castle, Pa., he was the son of the late William and Miriam Curts McGrew. He was a veteran of WWII having served as an Army Air Force navigator in the South Pacific Theater. Mr. McGrew received his BS in Education from Indiana University of PA, a Masters in Education from the University of Pittsburgh, and also did graduate study at Duke University. He retired from a Vice Presidency in the Macmillan Publishing Company where he had been employed for 35 years in the School Textbook Division. He moved to Myrtle Beach from Cinnaminson, N.J., in 1987. Mr. McGrew was an adjunct instructor at Horry-Georgetown Technical College from 1989 to 2002. He was a member of the Socastee United Methodist Church; Mahoning Lodge #43, F&AM, New Castle, PA; the Valley of New Castle, PA; Scottish Rite Masons, long time member of Riverton Country Club, NJ; Quail Creek Men's golf, and VFW Post #10420. He was a member of the Board of Directors of Coastal Samaritan Center. He had been the SUMC Mobile Meals coordinator. He volunteered each year for the DuPont World Amateur Golf Tournament, as well as the Senior PGA and LPGA when in the Myrtle Beach area.
Survivors include his wife, Janet Elwell McGrew; two sons, Robert B. McGrew of Bladensburg, MD, and D. Mark McGrew of Summerville, SC, two step-children, Steven J. Reynolds of Egg Harbor TWP, NJ and Sandi Reynolds Zirneklis of Charleston, SC; three grandchildren, Meredyth, Lauren and Mark of Summerville, and three step-grandchildren, Kassidy and Steven of Egg Harbor TWP, and Mazie Zirneklis of Charleston, SC; and seven nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by two brothers, Frank W. McGrew and Robert L. McGrew, and a sister Jane McGrew Kemp.
A memorial service will be held 3 p.m., Friday, at Socastee United Methodist Church. GRAND STRAND FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY will be in charge of arrangements.
Memorials may be made to the Coastal Samaritan Center, PO Box 2967, Myrtle Beach, SC 29578-2967, or the South Strand Mobile Meals, 2637 Hwy. 17 S, Garden City, SC 29576.
DRAKE, Jerry
Jerry N. Drake, 73, passed away October 15, 2002, at his home in Miami, Fla., after a courageous fight with cancer. He was born in Charleston and lived in Miami since 1964. He is survived by his devoted wife of 38 years, Louise Drake; son, Nicholas J. Drake; daughter, Mary K. Drake; son, George L. Drakopoulos, wife Sarah, and son Theodore; sister, Mary Perry and husband John; brother Chris Drake and wife Charlann; numerous nephews and nieces; and many friends.
PELZER, Melissa
Entered into eternal rest on October 21, 2002, Mrs. Melissa Pelzer, the beloved wife of Mr. Johnny Pelzer, Jr., mother of Kristan Braraitis and Melanie Braraitis, daughter of Mr. Charles Hutson and Mrs. Doreen Hutson, sister of Allen Hutson, Harold Hutson, Mary Ann Hutson and Marsha Hutson. Late residence, 3739 St. John Ave., #2 A, North Charleston, S.C. The relatives and friends of Mrs. Melissa Pelzer are invited to attend her funeral service on Thursday, October 24, 2002, at 11 a.m., in William A. Holmes Memorial Chapel, 2336 Meeting St., North Charleston, S.C. Interment, Rock Hill cemetery, Vance, S.C. Visitation with the family on Wednesday from 7 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. ARRANGEMENTS BY SUBURBAN FUNERAL HOME, INC.
BRANDT, E. Mary
The relatives and friends of Mary Sharpe Brandt, widow of Robert Orvin Brandt, are invited to attend her funeral services in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., GREENRIDGE ROAD CHAPEL, this Wednesday morning, October 23, 2002, at 11 o'clock. Entombment will follow in Carolina Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at Stuhr's Greenridge Road Chapel.
JEFFERIES, James
James Stocker Jefferies, of Mount Pleasant, SC died Monday, October 21, 2002 in a local hospital. The relatives and friends of James S. Jefferies are invited to attend his funeral services Friday, October 25, 2002 in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., MOUNT PLEASANT CHAPEL at 11:00. Interment will follow in Mount Pleasant Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at Stuhr’s Mount Pleasant Chapel Thursday evening from 6:00 until 8:00 o’clock.
Mr. Jefferies was born in Atlanta, GA, son of the late John William and Mary Ruth Stocker Jefferies. He graduated from Georgia Tech as a mechanical engineer, retired as a commander from the United States Navy and instructed engineering at Trident Technical College. He was an avid sailor and traveler and a member of the Hobcaw Yacht Club.
Surviving are three daughters, Mary Ann J. Dorton of Mt. Pleasant, SC, Lynda J. Miller of Mt. Pleasant, SC, Sarah James Jamie Jefferies of Columbia, SC; one son, William Lawrence Larry Jefferies of Nashville, TN; eight grandchildren and one great grandchild. He was preceded in death by Dorothy C. Jefferies, his wife of fifty two years.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Michael E. Assey Chair, P.O. Box 250450, Charleston, SC 29425 or charity of one’s choice.
