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Dora Kathleen Benton Cordray

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Dora Cordray Obituary

Dora Kathleen Benton Cordray CHARLESTON - Dora Kathleen Benton Cordray, 75, of Charleston, South Carolina, widow of Archie Jerome Cordray entered into eternal rest Tuesday, January 7, 2014. Her Funeral Service will be Saturday, January 11, 2014 in Ashley River Baptist Church, 1101 Savannah Hwy. at 11:00 a.m. Burial services will follow at the gravesite in Carolina Memorial Park at 1:30 p.m. The family will receive friends Friday, January 10, 2014 in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL, 3360 Glenn McConnell Pkwy from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Dora was born April 28, 1938 in Jacksonboro, North Carolina, daughter of the late Cannie Anderson Benton and Lee Garvin Benton. She was a retired Registered Nurse with Roper Hospital and a member of Ashley River Baptist Church. She is survived by her daughter, Lisa Cordray Bullard of Hollywood, SC; son, David C. Cordray of Charleston, SC; sister, Joan Benton of Charleston SC; and grandson, Michael Bullard of Hollywood, SC. Dora was predeceased by two brothers, Cannie Benton, Jr. and Jack Benton. Memorials may be made to Ashley River Baptist Church, 1101 Savannah Hwy, Charleston, SC 29407. A memorial message may be sent to the family by visiting our website at www.jhenrystuhr.com. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Jan. 9 to Jan. 10, 2014.

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Pauline Johnson

January 3, 2020

She is still very much missed; a friend you could always go to and count on. So nice to remember her.

January 15, 2014

Lisa and David,

There is an empty spot in our circle of friends. We will miss the friendship, calls, and all our trips and events we had together. Most of all, we will miss her Godly influence.
Pauline, Janie, Von and Margie

Easter La Roche

January 13, 2014

Lisa and Family: My heart goes out to you and your family in the loss of your dear and precious mother. I will continue to uplift you in prayer. Again, so sorry for your loss and God's Speed!
Easter La Roche

Susan Ellis

January 12, 2014

Dear David
Prayers for strength day to day during this difficult time of losing your Mom.

Mark / Allison Caison

January 10, 2014

Lisa, please know our thoughts and prayers are with you. Hold onto the good memories that you have with your mother and they will get you through these tough times. If we can do anything for you let us know.

January 10, 2014

I am so very sorry about the loss of your Mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Much love

Marian Cordray

Cora chisolm-Brown and Terri Hamlet

January 10, 2014

David,
we will continue to pray God's strength in you and your sister to help you get through your most difficult moments.

Dee Dee Hazel

January 9, 2014

So sorry for your loss of your mom. Prayers with your family.

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