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Barbara Fordham Obituary

Barbara Fordham Summerville - Mrs. Barbara Jean Fordham entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, November 12, 2020 in Charleston, South Carolina. Mrs. Fordham is the wife of the late Robert Fordham, the daughter of the late John and Esther Richey, and sister of the late James (Bob) Richey, Johnny Ray Richey, the late Craig Richey, the late Todd Richey, Cecelia Deneen Hardee, and Tomika Crockett. Graveside Services for Mrs. Barbara Jean Fordham will be held on Saturday, November 21, 2020 at 12:00PM at Sunset Memorial Gardens 2915 Ashley Phosphate Road, North Charleston, South Carolina. A walk-thru will held on Friday, November 20, 2020 5PM-7PM at the mortuary. The family will receive visitors on Thursday, November 19, 2020 5PM-7PM at 411 Longstreet St. Summerville, SC. In light of the COVID-19 PANDEMIC, MASKS ARE REQUIRED AT THE FAMILY VISITATION, THE VIEWING, AND THE GRAVESIDE SERVICE. Memorial messages may be left for the family at www.thelowcountrymortuary.com. Professional Services have been entrusted to The Low Country Mortuary 1852 E. Montague Avenue, North Charleston, South Carolina. Telephone:(843)554-2117;(843)554-2119. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Nov. 19 to Nov. 20, 2020.

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ALESIA HEYWARD

November 21, 2020

Ms. Barbara was my customer at Catherines for many years. She was such a delight. I'm so sorry to hear of her transitioning. May the Holy Spirit & memories comfort her family.

Roslin Fields

November 21, 2020

Barbara was a caring and kind colleague and a great teacher. I pray for God's comfort for her family.

Marti Esarey

November 20, 2020

My heartfelt condolences to Barbara’s friends and family. She was a delightful person, wonderful teacher, and treasured colleague. Her zest for life and joyful outlook filled any space she occupied like rays of sunshine. She will be greatly missed.

Rev. Dr. Arthur Holmes

November 20, 2020

Ms. Barbara Fordham was a jewel of a teacher and a person. She changed so many lives.

Rev. Dr. Arthur Holmes
6th grade student 1976-1977

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20

Visitation

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

The Low Country Mortuary

1852 E. Montague Avenue, North Charleston, SC

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21

Graveside service

12:00 p.m.

Sunset Memorial Gardens

2915 Ashley Phosphate Road, North Charleston, SC

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