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Alta Posey Obituary
NORTH AUGUSTA, SC - Funeral Services for Mrs. Alta Marie Posey, 97, of North Augusta, SC, who entered into rest November 20, 2014, will be conducted Tuesday morning at 11 o'clock from the Posey Funeral Chapel. Interment in Sunset Hill Cemetery.
Mrs. Posey was a native of Hopkinsville, Kentucky, a former resident of Los Angeles, California, having made North Augusta her home for 58 years. Commonly referred to as "Alta" or "Miss Marie," she was the epitome of a Spirited, Strong Woman. She was the devoted wife of the late Dudley T. Posey and was a licensed funeral director in South Carolina. Along with Dudley, she assisted in establishing the former Posey Funeral Home of Langley, SC and in 1956, Posey Funeral Home of North Augusta. Mrs. Posey was a past president of the South Carolina Funeral Directors Association Women's Auxiliary, and was a former member of the Carolina Hills Garden Club and the North Augusta Women's Club. She was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints where she faithfully served as a Relief Society President for over 20 years. Mrs. Posey truly sought to serve others in their time of need and had a special gift in lifting others up. She had a sharp wit, a kind heart, a welcoming home and a sense of adventure that could bring a smile to anyone's face. Her gracious, loving and tenacious character will be greatly missed and fondly remembered.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Stephen and Nancy Posey, North Augusta, SC; three grandchildren, Melissa (Rob) Loose, Walker Posey and Liz (Rob) Jones; three great-grandchildren, Thayer Loose, Vivienne Loose and Elle Jones; a sister-in-law, Henrietta Walker Heaps; several loving nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Glenn C. Miller, Johnny Arant, Carl M. Pennington, III, Carl M. (Mel) Pennington, IV, Edward Elliott and Ian Calk.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home this Monday evening from 5 until 7.
Posey Funeral Directors of North Augusta in charge of arrangements (803.278.1181). Visit the registry at www.poseycares.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Alta Posey
Robert and Mary Whatley
November 15, 2023
May God bless this family in this time of sorrow.
Tammye Quarles
November 26, 2014
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. We will keep you all in our prayers.
The Ferguson, Sammons, and Quarles Family
DONNA PERRY
November 25, 2014
To The Posey Family:
Please Accept My Condolences, During Your Time Of Bereavement. Your Family Has Been So Kind To Us.
Tamara (Tammy) Woods
November 24, 2014
Brother and Sister Posey, I am sorry for the loss of your Mama. I pray that you will have peace through this. I am thankful for the faith that you will be with her again one day. My thoughts are with you and your family.
MaryRuth Blackstock
November 24, 2014
Thoughts and prayers for the Posey Family.
November 23, 2014
Steve and Family. My deepest sympathy to all of you in this time of loss. You know how my family cared about your family. Many fond memories. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Susan Edenfield Richardson
Sheryl Merritt
November 23, 2014
Miss Marie was such an amazing woman! I know she will be greatly missed.
Jane Baynham Barnes
November 23, 2014
With Deepest Sympathy.
November 21, 2014
Steve, we extend our deepest sympathty and sincere prayers at this sorrowful time. Tom, Ed and Cathy Parker
November 21, 2014
Our prayers are with all of you. She was a kind and gracious lady.
The Augeri Family
Lynne Morris Sturtz
November 21, 2014
Steve, may God comfort you and give you peace at this difficult time.
Robert Whatley
November 21, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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