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Constance Mary Degenhart

FUNERAL HOME

Dunbar Funeral Home - Devine

3926 Devine St

Columbia, South Carolina

Constance Degenhart Obituary

Constance Mary Degenhart COLUMBIA, SC - Mass of Resurrection will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 17, 2015 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Columbia, with burial in Elmwood Cemetery. The Rosary will be recited at 6:00 p.m., Friday, January 16, 2015 at Dunbar Funeral Home, Devine Street Chapel, Columbia, with visitation following until 7:30 p.m. A reception will follow the burial at the home of V.J. Degenhart, M.D., 415 Harden Street, Columbia. Memorials may be made to St. Vincent de Paul Society of St. Joseph Catholic Church, 3512 Devine Street, Columbia, SC 29205. Mrs. Degenhart died Thursday, January 15, 2015. She was born in Ottawa, Canada in 1923, the daughter of the late Vincent Braceland and Anna Chandler Braceland. Mrs. Degenhart was the Florence (S.C.) County and S.C. Catholic Woman of the Year in 1971, was instrumental in launching the Florence Symphony Guild, successfully bringing the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra to Florence for a workshop and performance with local students under renowned director, Robert Shaw. She also helped coordinate the first Florence "Dirt Alert," the "Florence Loves America" campaign and Florence's first "All-America City" designation. Mrs. Degenhart was active in civic organizations for many years in Buffalo, N.Y., Marietta and Ashtabula, Ohio, Irvington, N.Y. and Kiawah Island, S.C. She was most active in Florence, S.C. where 6 of her 8 children attended high school prior to college. Mrs. Degenhart was very active with St. Anthony's Catholic Church organizations and endeavors. She will be fondly remembered as a master bridge player. Survivors of Mrs. Degenhart include her beloved husband of 70 years, Robert; sons, Paul (Mary Nell) and Vincent, M.D. (Denice); daughters, Ann Vaiden, Mary Gallery and Janet Enoch, all of Columbia; son, William, M.D. (Jan) and daughter, Rita Wilhelm (Jerry), both of Savannah, Ga.; and daughter, Frances Robey (Dennison, M.D.) of Florence, S.C. She is also survived by her sister, Rita Langan of Toronto, Canada and brother, Hugh Braceland of Ottawa, Canada. A brother, Rev. Lawrence Braceland, S.J. and three sisters, Reverend Sister Phyllis Braceland, r.s.c.j., Jean Bertrand and Agnes Henchey preceded Mrs. Degenhart in death. Mrs. Degenhart is also survived by numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. The family extends special thanks to Mrs. Degenhart's heathcare providers at Palmetto Health Baptist and Palmetto Health Richland, especially the staff of ICU and Hospice. In addition, special thanks to her personal physicians: Francis Goldstein, M.D., Michael Foster, M.D., Lloyd Clark, M.D., all of Columbia, S.C. and Robert King, M.D. of Savannah, Ga. Please sign the online guestbook at www.dunbarfunerals.com. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Jan. 15 to Jan. 16, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for Constance Degenhart

35 Entries

Robin & Sylvia All

January 29, 2015

Our heartfelt condolences to the Degenhart Family - please know you have been in our thoughts and prayers. May all your wonderful memories of such a lovely person be of comfort during this sad time.

January 22, 2015

We would like to extend our expressions of sympathy on the passing of your mother.We know from our conversations as Dr. Degenharts patients that you were very close and have a very loving family. Our prayers are with all of your family.

Sincerely Ned and Susan Becker Savannah

Pat Dunphy Fosberry

January 20, 2015

My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family, Vince, on the loss of your mother. May God's grace and peace abide with you all. She will certainly be in my prayers for the faithful departed.

Ann Norton

January 18, 2015

Dear Dr. Degenhart and family, I am so sorry for the loss of your mother. I know this is a sad time for I am still grieving the loss of my husband who passed away in August. My thoughts, prayers and love are with you at this difficult time.

Jim McKenna

January 18, 2015

A very special lady, a very special Aunt and Wife and Mother to a very special family. May God hold you all in the palm of His hand until you meet again

Bill & Diane Graham

January 18, 2015

Paul and Family our thoughts and prayers are with you. May you be comforted by all of your wonderful Memories at this time.

Bill & Diane Graham

January 18, 2015

Paul and Family, So sorry for the loss of your Mother. May God Bless you and comfort you and the Family during this time!!
Bill & Diane

Carolyn & David Flanary

January 18, 2015

Vince and Rita,
David and I have long thought the world of your family. It saddens us to know you two are going through what we went through about 2 years ago with Mom. It's so hard. You feel like an orphan. There are times when you will get choked up most unexpectedly. Hits you in waves. But I suspect she is having a blast, dancing with Angels in that brand new body! Thinking what silly rabbits we all are to be missing her and wishing her back on this earth. Truth is this ghetto we Iive in doesn't compare to her streets of gold and oh, my! The music, the glorious music! Wishing we could give the two of you a big hug from the two of us... Carolyn

Fred and Pinkie Samra

January 17, 2015

Fred often speaks of the time when the family first came to Florence and what good times they were. Our sympathies to all of you.

Seth Boyer

January 17, 2015

So sorry for your loss. My prayers go out to the family. May God Bless and Comfort you all.

Brenda Moss

January 17, 2015

Uncle Bob, Cousins and Family.

Tom and I were deeply saddened to have been informed about the loss of Aunt Connie.
Great and fond memories are what we have been remembering and sharing with my dad Hugh over the last two days.
May God bless sand comfort you Uncle Bob and the Family during your period of grief.
Please accept our heartfelt condolences...and we would like to leave you with these words:
"When you speak of Aunt Connie, speak not with tears, for thoughts of her should not be sad. Rather let memories of the many times we all shared give each & everyone comfort, for Aunt Connie's life was very rich because of each of you!"

Brenda and Tom Moss

John Gibson

January 17, 2015

My deepest sympathy.

Andi & Bob Pigeon

January 17, 2015

Chandler and Family,

We are sorry about the loss of your grandmother and mother. May she rest in peace and may her memory be eternal.

LARRY WINN

January 17, 2015

Vince, We share your sadness in the lost of your Mom. The lost of our Mom is especially painful.
Larry and Wraellen Winn(Easley,SC)

January 17, 2015

My mother(Sarah Houck Temple) loved Mrs. Degenhart. My deepest sympathies for the entire family. Kevin M. Temple

Boe Campbell

January 17, 2015

My deepest sympathy to the Degenhart family. God bless you all during this very difficult and emotional time.

Jeff Brooker, MD

January 16, 2015

Mr. Degenhart, Vince and all Mrs. Degenhart's family,
Rhoda and I extend our condolences at the death of Mrs. Degenhart. From her history it appears Mrs. Degenhart understood this principle well before it was penned by Ms.Caroline Kennedy: "I think my mother - - -made it clear that you have to live life by your own terms and you have not to worry about what other people think and you have to have the courage to do the unexpected.”
Take care.

Donna Rock

January 16, 2015

Dear Bob and Family, May Our Lord comfort you in the Loss of Connie, May she rest in His Eternal Love and Peace. Donna Kaye Rock, Parishoner of St. Joseph's Parish and Daily Mass goer, Columbia, SC

Barbara (Bobbie) Bowers

January 16, 2015

The Degenhart Family: So sorry about Mrs

The Degenhart Family: So sorry about Mrs. Degenhart. I became acquainted with her at Shandon Hair Design. She was a very sweet lovely lady. Always enjoyed seeing and talking with her. She was so proud of all her children and spoke of them often. Just wanted you know that my thoughts, love and prayers are with your family.

Ed Greenleaf

January 16, 2015

Denice and Vince, Michael and I were saddened to learn of Mrs. Degenhart's passsing. Please know we are thinking about you.

Ginger Malphrus

January 16, 2015

Dr. Degenhart, so sorry to read about the death of your Mom. It is never easy to lose someone that you love. My prayers are with you at this difficult and sad time.

Holly Knight

January 16, 2015

Dear Ann, Marie, Mandy and all,
Please know many thoughts and prayers are with you and yours today and in the days to come.

Carolyn & Norm Waters

January 16, 2015

Dr. Degenhart our prayers are with with you and your family.
Your Mother sounds like an amazing Lady. I do know she raised a Great, caring Family.
Know that she is in the loving arms of God.

Neal & Jen Hamilton

January 16, 2015

Thoughts and prayers to the entire Degenhart Family!

Clyde & Madalyne Griffin

January 16, 2015

Our deepest sympathies to you, Dr. Degenhart, and your family at this difficult time. Your mother seems to have been quite an extraordinary person. Our love and prayers are with you.

January 16, 2015

Dear Janet and family, Words are so inadequate at a time like this, my heart is reaching out to you in sympathy and prayer, hang in there, your pal, Lenni McCauley

January 16, 2015

My deepest sympathy to Bob and the Degenhart family. Rest in peace Connie. Doris B. Sheehan of Florence, SC

Tolbert

January 16, 2015

My condolences to the Degrnhart family. May the God of all comfort, comfort you during this most difficult time.

jeff graydon

January 16, 2015

I lost my mother at 26 and since I met Connie I have always cosidered her as my new mother.My chldren,Hunt and Logan both treated her as if she was their grandmother.Connie,you will be greatly missed but I also know that you are now resting in peace

Russ Froneberger

January 16, 2015

Paul & Vince!

Kathy joins me in sending our deepest condolence on the passing of your Mom.

Jimbo Whitney

January 16, 2015

I would like to extend my deepest sympathy to the entire Degenhart family. I have many fond memories of Mrs. Connie and she and her family will always have a special place in my heart.

Terry (Degenhart) Cassidy

January 15, 2015

Aunt Connie was a wonderful person who will be missed by all who had the honor of knowing her. She had a gift that made everyone feel welcome. My siblings and I have delightful childhood memories of visits. My love to all the family at this time of sorrow. May God bless you and grant you peace.

Kathryn Finlay(Degenhart) and Hannah and Jakob

January 15, 2015

I will miss you everyday dearest Aunt Connie. You were always such an inspiration to me in the way you lived your life in your marriage and in raising your wonderful children. We always loved to visit you as your house was ways filled with fun, laughter and love. Rest easy sweetest lady you will always be remembered with love

Edwin Degenhart

January 15, 2015

God is opening his arms to a beautiful lady who will become a new guiding light from heaven. May God rest Aunt Connie's soul. We love you and will miss you tremendously. Ed and Sharon Degenhart

Sue and Al Wyche

January 15, 2015

We have always loved and respected Connie. And we are so very thankful for the influence she had on Will. She and Bob have given Will and his family such positive role models. Connie was a true Southern lady who placed her love of family second only to her love of God. She will always be remembered.

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