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Billie Bright Obituary

Billie Jean Bright Summerville - Billie Jean Bright, 79, of Summerville, South Carolina, wife of William N. Bright entered into eternal rest Saturday, October 24, 2015. Her service will be held Wednesday, October 28, 2015 in J. HENRY STUHR INC., WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL, 3360 Glenn McConnell Parkway at 11:00 a.m. Entombment will follow in Dorchester Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends in Stuhr's West Ashley Chapel from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. Jean was born February 21, 1936 in Marshall, Texas, daughter of the late William Aubrey Smith and Mozelle Spann Smith. After retiring from Grande Home Furnishings in Johnson City, TN, Jean and Bill moved to Charleston, SC, so that they could be near their grandchildren. Jean was an avid quilter, and she shared her creations with all of her loved ones. She is survived by her husband, William N. Bright, of Summerville, SC; three daughters, Tina Bright of Melbourne, FL, Laura Bright Toney and her husband Dennis of Charleston, SC, Lisa Bright McLernon and her husband Chris of Charleston, SC; stepson, Perry Bright and his wife Shirley of Deerlodge, TN; two sisters, Doris Stone of Frisco, TX, Susie Arning of Galveston, TX; brother, Don Smith of AZ; eight grandchildren, Ian, Delaney, Graham, Rachael, Daniel, Emma, Shawn, Matthew; one great-grandchild, and several nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, 1500 Rosecrans Ave., Suite 200 Manhattan Beach, CA 90266, https://pancreaticcanceraction.org. A memorial message may be sent to the family by visiting our website at www.jhenrystuhr.com. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Oct. 25 to Oct. 26, 2015.

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Mary Kate McLernon

October 27, 2015

I'm so sorry for your loss. I hope you can find comfort in one another and all your happy memories.

Judy Arriaga

October 27, 2015

MAY YOU FIND PEACE IN YOUR HEARTS TODAY KNOWING THE SUFFERING IS OVER FOR YOUR DEAREST BILLIE JEAN.MY MOST SINCERE THOUGHTS ARE THERE WITH YOU TODAY AND IN DAYS TO COME.GOD BLESS YOU ALL

Barbara Prinsell

October 27, 2015

Rest in peace, Billie Jean Bright. Papa Don, I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers.

Virgina

October 27, 2015

Losing a loved one is never easy.May the love of God and friends give solace and peace during your great time of sorrow.

October 27, 2015

Jean's dear family....I love each and every one of you and pray the God of all comfort will be with you at this very difficult time. No doubt she will be missed by myself along with all of you..
Much love. Susie Arning..Pearland, Texas

October 27, 2015

My deepest condolences to the family for your loss. May God bless you and be with you in your time of need.

Bob Wittenauer (a friend of Don's). Manassas, Virginia

Kathy

October 27, 2015

My sincerest sympathy. May the God of all comfort strengthen your family during this time of sorrow. Those who die God keeps in his memory because he cares, they are precious in his eyes. Psalms:116:15

Sonia Smith

October 26, 2015

I am so very sorry for your loss. Doris loves Jean to the moon and back. God Bless

S. Washington

October 26, 2015

Sorry for your loss. May the GOD of all comfort be with the family at this time of sorrow

Yvonne Eddings

October 26, 2015

I am very sorry for the loss of your loved one. May the God of all comfort, comfort you during this difficult time. ( Psalm 83 : 18 ).

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Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

J. Henry Stuhr Inc., West Ashley Chapel

3360 Glenn McConnell Parkway, Charleston, SC 29414

Oct

28

Service

11:00 a.m.

J. Henry Stuhr Inc., West Ashley Chapel

3360 Glenn McConnell Parkway, Charleston, SC 29414

Oct

28

Entombment

12:00 p.m.

Mt. Pleasant Memorial Gardens

1308 Mathis Ferry Road, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464

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