Betty Roman Obituary

Betty June Roman CHARLESTON - Betty June Roman, 86, husband of the late Veniero Roman, of Charleston, SC, died on Tuesday, September 6, 2011, at home surrounded by her loving family. Born Thursday, September 3, 1925 in Rossville, GA, daughter of the late Jennings Kolwyck and the late Lula Arp Kolwyck. She was a loving wife and always put her family first. She was a founding member of St. Theresa Catholic Church and enjoyed cooking, gardening, puzzles, and reading. Surviving are sons, Pete Roman (Carolyn) of St. George, SC, Joe Roman (Denise) of Alexandria, LA and Vince Roman of Charleston, SC, daughters, Audrey Sims (Robert) of Charleston, SC and Gina Creech (Bill) of Charleston, SC, sister-in-law, Vernell Kolwyck of Charleston, SC; 13 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; and 3 nephews. She was predeceased by her husband of 60 plus years, Veniero Roman and sons, Ronald Lilley and Donald Lilley of Charleston, SC. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Thursday, September 8, 2011, at McAlister-Smith Funeral Home, West Ashley Chapel, 2501 Bees Ferry Road, Charleston, SC, 29414. The memorial service will also be held at the funeral home at 11am on Friday, September 9, 2011. Interment will follow at St. Lawrence Cemetery, Charleston, SC. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.McAlister-Smith.com Funeral arrangements are provided by, McALISTER-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL 2501 Bess Ferry Road, Charleston, SC. Phone: 843-722-8371. Visit our guestbook at www.postandcourier.com/ deaths