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Carmen Rivers Obituary

Carmen Rivers JOHNS ISLAND - Carmen Vence Rivers, 87, of Johns Island, SC, passed away on Sunday, September 14, 2025. Carmen was born December 24, 1937, in Havana, Cuba, to the late Jose Vence Garcia and Paz Iglesias Villaravid, both of Galicia, Spain. She was married to the late Henry F. Rivers of Johns Island, whose work in oil exploration took them around the world. Carmen is survived by her children, Henry F. Rivers (Pam) of Chapel Hill, NC, Rebecca Rivers Bent (John) of Bronxville, NY, and Carolina Rivers Vence (Stuart Van Meter) of Hendersonville, NC; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Services will be private.

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Sep. 20 to Sep. 21, 2025.

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Lynn McCollum-Lasher

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Love Carmen's stories about growing up in Havana, running along the seawall barefooted and picking fruit off trees for a snack. She was a delightful lady, who made an impact on the community surrounding her. It was our honor to be invited to meet her for walks along her beautiful moss draped lane. It was wonderful to see how the family supported her desire to stay in her home as long as possible. Thank you for sharing her with us, our thoughts are with you in your time of loss.
Lynn w/Let's Walk

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