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Barbara Runey Detyens
Mount Pleasant - Barbara Runey Detyens, 93, Mount Pleasant, passed away peacefully on April, 11, 2026. She was born February 10, 1933, in Charleston, SC to LeRoy J. and Alma Branford Runey. She grew up in Charleston and attended Sacred Heart School, Bishop England High School and St. Francis Xavier School of Nursing. Barbara was married to LTC Joseph W. Detyens (USA) for 49 years before his passing. She was a strong and supportive Army wife for 20 years. She retired as a Registered Nurse from St. Francis Hospital.
She is predeceased in death by her parents, husband and siblings. Patricia Runey Rowland, Joan Runey Croghan and LeRoy J. Runey, Jr. She is survived by her children, Joseph W. Detyens, Jr., Joanie Detyens, Ann Detyens (Pete Mulvey) and Debbie Detyens Pitts (Carl), grandchildren, Jennifer Pitts, Carl Pitts, III (Danielle), Madeline Detyens, Christina Pitts Hickey (Ryan) and Garrett Detyens Mulvey and bonus grandchildren, Sophie Netter and Jack Netter. She is also survived by four great grandchildren, Joshua Catino, Ava Catino, Ella Catino and Chloe Hickey.
The family wants to thank the caregivers at Somerby Assisted Living for the wonderful care she received over the last 10 months and Roper Hospice.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday, April 16, 2026 at Christ Our King Catholic Church, 1149 Russell Dr., Mount Pleasant at 10:30 am, followed by interment at Mount Pleasant Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at Grace Hall adjacent to the church starting at 9:30 am prior to the service.
Memorials may be made to Christ Our King or The Citadel Foundation Football Fund , 171 Moultrie St., Charleston, SC 29409.
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for Barbara Detyens
Rhonda Gordon
April 14, 2026
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Jimmy Hayes
April 14, 2026
To the Detyens family,
I am very sorry to hear about
Mrs. Detyens. Hold your memories close as they comfort you.She was a very special lady.God bless all of you.
Cassandra C. Garrett-Johnson
April 14, 2026
To the Family of Mrs. Barbara Detyens, we´re so sorry to hear about your mother´s transitioning. She was a sweet lady that showed love to all of us at St. James-Santee Elementary School years ago. Our family will keep this family in prayer and know that your love one is now in the hands of Our Heavenly Father.
Love Always,
Cassandra (Candy), Sharina Manigault, Darnell Garrett, Regina Bozier, Cruz Garrett, & Damien Dawson.
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Paula Clark Marion
April 14, 2026
Ann, Joanie, Joe Debbie and family, I am sorry to hear about your mom´s passing. She was such an incredible lady and one of my mom´s very best friends! Mom seemed to always be on the phone with "Barbara" when I sent by her house. She brought so much life to all that knew her. You all will be in my thoughts and prayers in the coming days. May you find peace and joy in all of your wonderful memories of her. Paula and Joe Marion
Stuart Ferguson
April 14, 2026
My condolences to the whole family. I did not personally know Barbara but knew her sweet daughters Ann and Debbie. My parents were just 4 years older and lived through much of the the sane things Barbara did. We are blessed having been raised by that generation of parents. I did not know that Barbara was an Army wife so I better understand why she raised such good daughters that I knew. I hope that the Detyen's family will know their friends care. God bless!
Jeanette Snook
April 14, 2026
Oh sweet Detyens family
"Eyes have not seen, nor ears heard, what God has prepared for those who love Him."
My heart is just so full thinking of your precious Mama. I surely loved her dearly. Those sweet afternoon chats meant more to me than I can say. She had the most beautiful way of loving her children and grands, and she could make you laugh and feel so special all at once.
Heaven gained a true angel, and I can only imagine the rejoicing as she arrived. My whole family thought the world of her.
We are holding you close in our hearts and lifting you up in love and prayers.
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