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Carolyn Chinnis Obituary

Carolyn Chinnis CHARLESTON - The funeral service celebrating the life of Carolyn Hamilton Chinnis will be held on Saturday, March 10, 2012, 12:00 Noon at Summerville Miracle Revival Church, 100 Waring Street, Summerville. Burial will follow in Monrovia Cemetery, Charleston. Viewing will be held at the mortuary on today from 4:00PM - 8:00PM; Visitation with the family at 7:00PM. Her memories will be cherished by her children, MSgt. Charles Chinnis (Colleen), Donna Y. Darling, Gary Chinnis, Leroy Chinnis (Tess) and Michael Chinnis (Verlene); grandchildren and great-grandchildren; siblings, Patricia A. Brown (Rev. James) of Colorado Springs, CO, Frances H. Mazyck (Dea. Herbert) and Ret. 1st Class Charles Traynor Hamilton (Songcha) of Seoul, Korea and a host of other relatives and friends. She was was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest and Sadie Bell Hylant Hamilton. A memorial message may be sent to the family at www.palmettomortuary.com. Professional services by: THE PALMETTO MORTUARY, INC., 1122 Morrison Dr., Charleston, SC 29403; 843.727.1230 or 1.866.727.1231. Visit our guestbook at www.postandcourier.com/ deaths

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Mar. 5 to Mar. 9, 2012.

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Jeanette Fields & Family

March 11, 2012

To The Chinnis & Hamilton Family:

Carolyn is with our Lord above, away from earthly pain, and over time the Lord will lift you all sorrow once again- Know that you all are surrounded by God's love and ours.

Vanessa Kelly

March 10, 2012

To The Family of Carolyn Chinnis,You have my deepest sympathy. Carolyn will be missed in a very special way.May the family find strength in the Lord and may Her memories be full of laughter.

PAT & DEWEY JARRETT

March 9, 2012

We were saddened to hear of your mother's passing. She has left a beautiful legacy through her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. You will see her often in their sweet faces. Her love for you all lives on forever.

LINDA GRAHAM

March 9, 2012

MY FAMILY AND I ARE SADDEN BY CAROLYN'S PASSING. WE WILL KEEP HER FAMILY IN OUR PRAYERS

carol grayson buddin

March 9, 2012

Sorry to hear of your family's loss. Charles & Colleen were classmates of mine at Middleton High School!

Quintella Murray

March 9, 2012

I am Ms. Carolyn's old hair stylist (Que). She used to call me "Cue". She was always riot in my seat making me laugh. She was one of my fav client. She will be missed. I hold the family in my heart and prayers.

Sheryl Green

March 9, 2012

To the Chinnis Family,
Words might not heal the pain of losing someone dear.I can understand what you're going through...The one we've lost will remain in our heart always. May God Bless you in your time of bereavement.

Clinton Shine

March 9, 2012

Chinnis family sorry to hear of your lost, Charles your mother always treated me like one of the family when we were growing up she will be missed.
Clinton Shine (Mesa AZ)

March 9, 2012

To the Chinnis Family,
Take comfort in knowing she is with the Lord. We will miss her smile. She was a wonderful neighbor she will be truely miss. May God bless and keep all of you during your time of bereavement.

The Brooks Family
Mrs. Mildred W. Brooks, Sandra and Lavada Brooks

PATRICIA BUIE

March 9, 2012

I shall miss her beautiful smile and sweet spirit....Charles and Colleen, I am praying for you all.May God keep you all and be with you during this time of your journey. Know that earth has no sorrow that heaven ca not remove and heal.......Much Love Patricia and Donnell Buie

March 9, 2012

To the family, put all your trust in God,He has everything in control.He will keep you in a time such as this.Lean on Him,He will confort you. Jackie Dickinson Smith (Ashelyville)

Contrenia Haynes

March 9, 2012

To the Chinnis & Hamilton Family!

I will miss that sincere smile Ms Carolyn always had on her face when I saw her. I take comfort in knowing she is with the Lord resting in his arms. May God bless and keep you during your time of bereavement . Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal.

Contrenia Haynes and The Haynes Family

The Oliver Family

March 9, 2012

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

March 8, 2012

To the Chinnis Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I will miss her and I am praying for your strength. We must remember that God is in control and she is now your guardian angel. I enjoyed taking care of her, she was one of my favorite patients.

God bless you all,
Katrina(Dr. Buncher's office)

Harold & Carla Gourdine

March 8, 2012

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Deborah White

March 8, 2012

To Donna, May the peace of God which passeth all understanding rest upon your heart during your time of bereavement.

Rev Grace Steed & family

March 8, 2012

May you all find comfort in the memories of your loved one.

Althea

March 8, 2012

To the Family of Carolyn: Our heartfelt sympathy are with you at this time. Her battle has been fought, her victory won. God Bless & keep you.

WHS CLASS OF 1964 WEST ASHLEY

March 8, 2012

To the Family,

We are truly saddened to hear of your
loss.

Though she was older, we remember her fondly as the sister of our classmate (Frances)during our years at our beloved Wallace Consolidated School and also from the v"village" (Maryville).

Our prayers are with you, now and always.

Janetta and Mary

March 7, 2012

We understand the great loss you are feeling at this time. We have you in our thoughts and prayers.

nathan deas

March 7, 2012

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

BLM OPM

March 7, 2012

Our most sympathetic respects to the Chinnis family at this very sad time from the staff of the Office of Pipeline Monitoring in Alaska.

Aleita Singleton

March 6, 2012

My prayers are with you during this time,there is no sorrow heaven can't heal the Lord is with, Be strong and know God makes no mistakes, God loves you and so do I.

April Turner

March 6, 2012

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Elaine Middleton-Simmons

March 6, 2012

The the Family, sorry to hear of the passing of Carolyn. Prayers and sympathies to you from my family to yours.

JACQUELINE RIVERS

March 6, 2012

Mrs. Frances and family, our prayers is with you and family. we're very sorry for the lost of your sister.

March 6, 2012

To The Chinnis Family, Our Deepest & Heatful Sypathy To You During This Time Of Grief! May Carolyn Rest In Peace!

Nesie Williamson

March 6, 2012

To the children, grands and family of Mrs. Chinnis. My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. God be with you now and forever more.

Hattie Williamson & Family

March 6, 2012

To the Chinnis Family. Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Ruthie Mae White-Rainey and family

March 6, 2012

To the family of Carolyn Chinnis, Our thoughts and prayers are with you during your time of sorrow.

March 5, 2012

TO the Family our love and prays will be with yall Love Pat and Venable

anthony gardner

March 5, 2012

To Michael,, sorry for the lost of you mother, Praying for your strenght as you face this difficult time.

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