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Caroline Legare Obituary

Caroline Mahony Smoak Legare MT. PLEASANT - A dear daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, aunt and friend. Caroline Smoak Legare of Mt. Pleasant passed away on Thursday, February 17, 2011. Born to Caroline and Bayfield Smoak in Mercy Hospital on Bee Street, Caroline was quickly given the nickname Tookie by her father. Tookie's early years were spent playing with her two younger brothers, Bayfield and Norwood, and many cousins on Sullivans Island - often throwing her brother "Naughty" off the rocks to see if he could swim. Tookie met Rupert Walker Legare Jr., the love of her life and best friend, when she was just 11 years old and was his bride for over 60 years. Together, they led a life of love and adventure - following Rupert's Navy squadron across the Mediterranean and the world, spending quality time and money on Rupert's "damn" boat, and becoming parents, grandparents and great-grandparents. Bridge was a passion of her life, and everyone knew Thursday was Tookie's day for playing cards with friends - old and new. Tookie truly lived her life with zest. As a mother and grandmother, Tookie taught her children, Carol and Robert, and six grandchildren, Alex, Mary, Clayton, Robert, Caroline and Catherine, and their families many things - how to correctly wash their hands, that spaghetti is best enjoyed as a large family meal, the comforts of 1940's music, and the importance of extended family. Sweet Caroline played her final bridge hand in Mt. Pleasant, where she will rest next to her Rupert. A funeral service will be held at The Church of the Holy Cross (Historic Church) on Saturday, February 19, 2011, at 11:00 a.m., led by Reverend Trip Cormeny. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at The Church of the Holy Cross (Traditional Church). Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to the Charleston Friends of the Library, 68 Calhoun Street, Charleston, S.C. 29401 or "Continuing Education Fund for Clergy," c/o The Church of the Holy Cross, 2520 Middle Street, Sullivans Island, S.C. 29451. The adage "Happiness is being Kookie" hangs on Tookie's kitchen wall. For everyone who had the pleasure of knowing her and hugging her neck, true happiness was knowing and loving Tookie. Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR, INC. MOUNT PLEASANT CHAPEL. A memorial message may be written to the family by visiting our website at www.jhenrystuhr.com. Visit our guestbook at www.postandcourier.com/ deaths

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Feb. 17 to Feb. 18, 2011.

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Kaye Edens

February 26, 2011

We were so sad to hear this. Tookie will be missed by our family. She was such a special lady and so full of grace and charm. I am so glad we had the opportunity to meet her a year ago. She will always hold a special place in our hearts.

Love, Kaye, Zan, Lauren DuPre and Anne Edens

February 22, 2011

What a lovely lady. Met Tookie through my Aunt & Uncle, Bertha & Red Edwards. Will always cherish the memories of Caroline & Rupert.

RossAnn Santo Charpia

February 19, 2011

I met Caroline at The Palms when my sister in law (Lucile Crum) was there. After Lucile died, we went back to The Palms to have brunch with her cousin Louise Cave. That was about a month ago.

Caroline joined us for brunch. She was such a beautiful woman, lovely, gracious and funny!

We had no idea she was so ill and we extend our deepest sympathy to her family.

Ann Scott and Moose Morris

February 19, 2011

I have so many wonderful and warm memories of Tookie. What a wonderful person and a great neighbor. My thoughts and prayers go out to then family.

Love Patty Downs Rushlow

Ellen Warwick

February 18, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with you, Carol. You are very special to me, and my heart hurts for you.

February 18, 2011

Buddy and Carol, my condolences and prayers for you. My thoughts are with you.
Bob McKee

February 18, 2011

Sweet Caroline, what a dear friend. She will always be in our heart! We certainly will miss her witty sense of humor but know that she is so happy with her sweetie Rupert in Heaven. Much love to the family!!!

Love,
Lisa Downs and Caroline Baroody

February 18, 2011

My sympathy to all the family. I will remember all the good times and what pleasures I had in Tookie's company. Wish I could be with you Carol and will be in touch.
Betty Westfall

Susanne and Wray Lemke

February 18, 2011

Earth has lost and Heaven has gained one sweet soul. Webster defines "grace" as beauty of form, movement, expression; and "gracious" as having kindness, charm, courtesy, compassion. This was Tookie. She was a dear neighbor to our mother Garland Jones and a dear friend. Her gentle spirit, humor, and warm welcoming ways will be greatly missed.

February 18, 2011

Our condolences to all of Tookie's family. I had the pleasure of being in her company several times and quickly saw she had a zest for life. I'm sure she will be greatly missed.

Buddy and Carol, our thoughts are with you.

"Pete" & Gordon Hester

February 18, 2011

Caroline was always a bright spot in the 8 a.m. service at Holy Cross. She always had a smile for everyone no matter how uncomfortable she was. Now she is at rest but will be remembered by many.
God bless her family who she dearly loved.
Ruth and Bill Russell

February 18, 2011

What a treat it was for us to meet Tookie through the Mozingo family. Her zest for life shown through in everything she did. Our lives were certainly enriched by her and we'll miss her very much.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to her family.

Rose and Alan Avant

Cyndy Hernandez

February 17, 2011

So sorry to hear....she was a wonderful friend and bridge partner to my mom....Thais Smith. Though they only met a few years ago, Tookie was as dear to her as if they'd know each other forever.....God rest her soul.

February 17, 2011

We just heard the sad news and we wanted you to know you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Love,
Betty and Harry Douty

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