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Betty Patricia "Pat" Roden

Betty Roden Obituary

Betty Patricia Roden GOOSE CREEK - Betty Patricia "Pat" Roden, 66, of Goose Creek, SC and of wife of Mark D. Roden, passed away at home on July 25, 2009 surrounded by her loving family. She was a retired vice president of operations at Gateway Academy Child Development Centers and also worked previously as regional director of La Petit Academy. She was a member of Faith Assembly of God Church in Summerville. She received her Bachelor of Science degree from Southern Illinois University. She will deeply missed by her family including her husband of 30 years, Mark D. Roden of Goose Creek; her two sons, Charles Mark Childers of Goose Creek and Dennis Alan Childers of Bennettsville, South Carolina; one brother Dennis Ray Ulmer of Savannah, GA, and one sister, LTC Beverly Ann Crosby, of Fort Polk, LA; two grandchildren, Krystal and Natalie; and one great-grandson, Micah. Family and friends are invited to her memorial service at 1 pm, Tuesday, July 28, 2009, at Faith Assembly of God in Summerville. The family will receive friends at their residence 5:30 pm until 7:00 pm, Monday, July 27, 2009. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be may to Heartland Hospice 1064 Gardner Road, Charleston, SC 29407 or Nepal Missions c/o Faith Assembly of God, 377 Farmington Road, Summerville, SC 29483. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.mcalister-smith.com. The Roden family is being served by McALISTER-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, GOOSE CREEK CHAPEL. Visit our guestbook at www.postandcourier.com/deaths

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier on Jul. 27, 2009.

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Pam Henderson

August 3, 2009

I will miss Pat, as we spent many hours of sharing so many stories of our families and a whole lot of time sharing our jewelry stories. She was the biggest Jewel of all and my heart has a void now that I don’t know how to fill. I will miss her, as I have not every meant or been with someone that has enjoyed so much of the things that I did. The memories will be with me forever.

Lauren (Howell) Green

July 28, 2009

My thoughts are with you, Krystal and Mr. Mark. You guys are like my second family. I loved Grandma Pat. I will miss her dearly. I'll never forget all the trips and time I spent with her and Krystal. What fun times!
You guys will be in my prayers.
Love you.

Phyllis Applebaum

July 27, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Michael and Teri Browne

July 27, 2009

Dennis, We were sorry to hear about your sister and our thoughts and prayers are with you.

July 27, 2009

It's hard to let old friends go, but Pat has gone on to a better place. Our hearts hurt for her family.She will be sorely missed.

Brian & Shirley Hoile
West Columbia, South Carolina

Soraiya Wilkins

July 27, 2009

I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. My prayers and thoughts are with all of you.
Soraiya

Betty Crosby

July 27, 2009

Sorry to hear about Pat. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.

Jacquelyn Rourk

July 27, 2009

Miss Pat was the kindest, warmest woman a person could meet. She had a heart of gold. I loved her like my own mother. Mama Pat, you will be missed deeply. You helped me rebuild my self asteem and show me that it was ok to trust and love others. Go walk with the Angels now!!I love you forever!! I send my deepest sorrows to Mark and the kids, as I know they loved her very much.

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