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Eartha Wilgus Obituary

Eartha L. Wilgus CHARLESTON, SC - Mrs. Eartha Lee Wilgus, age 90, widow of the late John J. Wilgus, Sr., of Charleston, passed away Wednesday, October 27, 2010, at St. Francis Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Friends and family of Mrs. Eartha Wilgus are invited to attend her funeral service on Saturday, October 30, 2010, at 10:00 am at Charleston Baptist Church, 13 San Miguel Road, Charleston, SC 29407. Burial will immediately follow at Live Oak Memorial Gardens in Charleston. The family of Mrs. Wilgus will be receiving guests from 6:00 until 8:00 this evening, Friday, October 29, 2010 at McALISTER-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL, 2501 Bees Ferry Road, Charleston, SC 29414. Eartha Lee Patrick Wilgus was born on January 12, 1920, in Orangeburg, SC to the late John Patrick and the late Rhoadie Austin Patrick. Mrs. Wilgus was a long-time member of Charleston Baptist Church. She was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great grandmother. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Survivors include her two sons, John J. Wilgus, Jr. (Mary) of Charleston and George R. Wilgus of Charleston; three daughters, Shirley W. Todd (Paul) of Charleston, Brenda Wilgus-Farnsworth (Larry) of Johns Island and Nancy W. Branch of Charleston; two brothers, Robert Patrick (Dorothy) of Bowman, SC and Herbert Patrick (Eva Jean) of Orangeburg; two sisters Johnnie Ruth Rawls (Jimmy) of Atlanta, GA and Georgia Lou Irick of Orangeburg; 13 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great-grandchildren. Mrs. Wilgus was preceded in death by both of her parents, her husband of over 50 years, the late John J. Wilgus, Sr., and two sons-in-law, Jackie Branch and Raymond Stanulis; and one grandson, John J. Wilgus III. Flowers will be accepted at the funeral home or memorial contributions can be made in Mrs. Eartha Wilgus' memory to Charleston Baptist Church 13 San Miguel Road, Charleston, SC 29407. Funeral arrangements are provided by McAlister-Smith Funeral Home, West Ashley Chapel, 2501 Bess Ferry Road, Charleston, SC. Phone: 843-722-8371. Visit our guestbook at www.postandcourier.com/ deaths

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Oct. 28 to Oct. 29, 2010.

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Rachel Laddaga

October 30, 2010

Dear Wilgus Family,
It was an honor and blessing to have taken care of you all, including Mrs. Wilgus, during her final days at St.Francis. Your family is very much a testament to how powerful a mother's love for her children can be. Your whole family was so amazing during that time. I still hear that Brad Paisley song "Waiting on a Woman", that I had mentioned to you, everytime I think of Mrs. Wilgus. I know Mr. Wilgus has never been happier. My blessings to you all during this hard time.

Michael Holt

October 30, 2010

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate 90 years of a life well lived.

Judy Jennings Talbott

October 29, 2010

To the whole Wilgus family:

My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. I cherish all the wonderful memories we have from St. Andrews First Baptist. Your mother was a special woman and I know she is in a much better place.

Anne Lea Dimitriadis

October 29, 2010

Condolences to Melanie and Paul on the loss of your Grandmother, and to all the Wilgus family as well. May God provide you peace and comfort during this difficult time.

Fred & Sheila Wagner

October 29, 2010

We offer our prayers and condolences to George and family. May she rest in peace

James Hall

October 29, 2010

To all the Wilgus family, from the small amount of time I was able to spend with Grandma Lee, it was always a loving and pleasurable experience. She touched my life and will always be in my memories and my heart. My thoughts are now for the family in this time of loss. Our hearts go out to you.

TOMMY MARTIN

October 29, 2010

MAY GOD BLESS THE FAMILY

October 29, 2010

Mama you were a wonderful person, you opened your heart to many people and always helped out the ones you loved. This world will not be the same with you gone. RIP, I know you are there by the side of Our Father, as well as the family that has waited for you to join them. Again you will be greatly missed.

I have always loved you.

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