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Clea DeBusk Obituary

Clea DeBusk Conway, SC - Clea Vieira DeBusk, age 87, wife of the late George Henry DeBusk, Sr. of died August 11, 2019. Mrs. DeBusk was born in Campos dos Goytacazes, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, a daughter of the late Francisco de Moraes Vieira and Maria Carlota Moraes Vieira. She was predeceased by a sister, Vera Moraes Vieira. Mrs. DeBusk was formerly of Hanahan, SC, where she was a member of The Divine Redeemer Catholic Church. Prior to retirement, she was a school teacher in Brazil and in Hanahan, SC. Surviving are: one son, George H. DeBusk, Jr. of Conway; one daughter, Susan Elizabeth DeBusk Paiva and husband, Frank of Philadelphia, PA; grandchildren, Walter Nelson Paiva of Cambridge, MA, Juliet Alice Paiva and Violet Frances Paiva, both of Philadelphia, PA. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated by Father David Nerbun at 10:30 AM Wednesday, August 14, 2019, at St. James Catholic Church. The family will receive friends at the church following the Mass in the gathering area of the church. Memorials may be sent to the Alzheimer's Association, 2090 Executive Hall Road, Charleston, SC 29407. Sign an online obit at www.goldfinchfuneralhome.com. Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel is in charge of arrangements. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Aug. 12 to Aug. 13, 2019.

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Mary Craver

August 7, 2025

I will always remember Cléa and George who I considered almost like a grandfather to my baby Jeffrey. They had the same birthdays. My mother visited me and met Suzan whom she raved about. That was quite a compliment. When Cléa told me Suzan was thinking about taking a job in New Orleans, I told her no, the place was too corrupt. So, Suzan went on to Pennsylvania which I'm sure she has never regretted.

Mary Craver

August 7, 2024

Cléa was one of the greatest people I've ever met. I'm sorry my circumstances didn't allow me to keep in touch or so it seemed. She was a wonderful person. My mother also enjoyed meeting Suzan. She thought she could be president.
I liked your whole family and have thought often about all of you. Your father had the same birthday as my son. I even went looking for George, Jr. as I thought he was in Chattanooga when I had a chance to drive that way. I thought he could tell me where Cléa was. But I got robbed on the way and ended up back in Louisiana.

Mary Tritico Craver

April 5, 2023

George and Suzan, I have a niece in the Chattanooga area. It would be nice if y'all could meet. Besides her regular job, she's a musician and plays in the evenings sometimes. Clea and your father would have loved her!

Mary Craver

April 4, 2023

Hello, several years ago I tried to find Clea but was unsuccessful for some reason. We lost track of each other, but some of my fondest memories are of my life in Charleston and visiting Clea, George, Sr., George, Jr., and Suzan with my son Jeff and husband Marco. Why did I finally find Clea? I wanted to tell her so much!

Chris Schenning Mclean

August 14, 2019

Susan I'm sorry for your loss of your mom. I pray for your family.

Linda Tindall Knight

August 13, 2019

George and Susan, my prayers are with you and your families. Your mother took care of my son Bill and daughter Jan in the afternoons after school in Hanahan. She was a very sweet and caring lady and I appreciate the care she gave my children. Sincerely, Linda Tindall Knight

August 13, 2019

Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Mayor Christie Rainwater and Hanahan City Council

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