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Betty Mathis Obituary

Betty A. Mathis ISLE OF PALMS - Betty Ann Avritt Mathis, 79, Isle of Palms, wife of Walter H. Mathis died October 3, 2012. She was born May 2, 1933, in Bradfordsville, KY, daughter of Roy Lee Avritt and Virginia Flanagan Avritt. Mrs. Mathis graduated from Mt. Washington High School and married her husband in 1951. She was a lifelong homemaker raising seven children. She volunteered her time to numerous causes most notably The Garden Club of South Carolina for over 40 years. She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, and is survived by her sister Alta Avritt Patteson of Fern Creek, KY; daughters Lucy and husband Dennis Martin of Hanahan; Patricia "Pat" and husband David Freeman of Mt. Pleasant; Pamela "Pam" and husband Michael "Mike" Martin of Bonneau; Wendy Mathis of Isle of Palms; Cherri and husband John Fontana of Campbell, CA; Julie and husband Larry Hale of Jacksonville, FL; a son Jeffrey "Jeff" C. Mathis of Isle of Palms; 11 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. The family will receive relatives and friends on Saturday, October 6, , 2012, from 2 PM to 5 PM at the home of Pat and David Freeman, 1601 Longview Road, Mt Pleasant. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the organization of your choice. Arrangements by PALMETTO CREMATION SOCIETY, 11 Cunnington Ave., Charleston, SC 29405, (843) 722-2555. Online condolences may be left at www.PalmettoCremationSociety.com Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Oct. 3 to Oct. 4, 2012.

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Robert Holsclaw

October 7, 2012

May God Bless you all during this time of Sorrow, you are in our thoughts and prayers

steve & karen brooks

October 6, 2012

your mom was so special. everything was always better when she was near. we love you all.

Linda and Mike Rumph

October 5, 2012

Your Mom was one of my all time favorite people. She will really be missed but I know there is an awesome Mah Jong game going on in heaven tonight. Our thoughts and love are with you all.

October 5, 2012

God Bless and keep you and your family close for this, yet another, transition in LIFE. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. Rely on the GRACE and POWER of GOD. Mothers never leave you. They go wait for you in heaven, while staying in your heart. Sincerely, Bunny Nielson and Carl Gerrald

Cheryl Heinlein

October 4, 2012

To Wendy and Family
I am so sorry for your loss. I will forever miss my "adopted dad" and now my "adopted mom". Twenty eight years of memories...Ham and Betty supporting me through nursing school; Ham educating me on investing for my future; assisting Betty one weekend constructing one long side of their fence; playing MahJong and Betty getting frustrated when we messed up; telephone calls when Betty advised and mothered me and all the family get togethers. Too many memories to list them all. I always got a kick out of when they introduced me as their "adopted daughter". I've lost my parents and now my adopted ones. I feel adrift at knowing I can never again call Betty for advice. Thank you for sharing your dad and mom with me. Ham and Betty will always live in my heart. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Mayor Blackwell and City Council

October 4, 2012

Lucy, Dennis, and Family,
Please accept our heartfelt sympathy on the passing of your loved one. Your family is in our thoughts and in our prayers. Mayor Minnie Blackwell and Hanahan City Council: Dan Owens, Michael Sally, Mike Dyson, Jeff Chandler, Joel Hodges, and Kevin Cox

Alisa Freeman

October 4, 2012

Keeping you all close to my heart in thoughts and prayer. May God wrap his loving arms around you and comfort you.

Pat Johnson

October 4, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Betty was "garden club" to me. We had some good times and she will be missed by so many.

Susan West Jessen

October 4, 2012

Please know you are all in my prayers. Ms. Betty raised me just like one of her own in our young years! It is so difficult loosing our parents. I completely understand the pain and sorrow, our Mother, Jean West died just last month.

Jennifer Durham

October 4, 2012

Wendy and Family,
I am so sorry to hear about your mom. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Barbara Nathaniel Duffy

October 4, 2012

To The Mathis Family,My heartFelt Prayers Goes to Your Family....You are not alone,Jesus says in his words that he will put no more on us than we can bare..So take comfort in knowing that she is with the king.May the peace of our heavenly Father rest upon you and your family..

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