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Elaine Smith Obituary

Elaine Bates Smith MT. PLEASANT - The relatives and friends of Elaine Smith are invited to attend her Memorial Service at North Charleston United Methodist Church on Sunday, July 6, 2014 at 4:00 pm. Family will receive friends after the service in Davis Hall. There will also be a private service at a later date at Eccles United Methodist Church Cemetery in Huger, South Carolina. Memorials may be made to North Charleston United Methodist Church Capitol Improvement Fund 1125 East Montague Avenue, North Charleston, SC 29405; or Mt. Pleasant Presbyterian Church Hope House 314 Hibben Street, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464. 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 Jul. 4 to Jul. 5, 2014.

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Robert Wayne Smith

June 27, 2025

Elaine is on my list of 'Best Teachers Ever'. And outside the classroom her dedication to her students was just as important.

DAWN Smith

June 27, 2020

Dear Mike,
Can't believe it has been almost 6 years since we lost Elaine. So fortunate to be able to see you on Facebook and still connect! Wayne and DawnEllison Smith, the Ginn ,Smith and Ellison families

Marilyn Holloman

July 6, 2014

So sorry to hear of your loss. Fond memories of good times with Elaine at HMS. Remember her from North Charleston High, too. Thoughts and prayers are sent your way.

Beth (Boroughs) Glenn

July 6, 2014

So sorry for your loss. Thinking of your entire family and Nell's also.

The Eisenharts

July 5, 2014

Elaine was an amazing woman who touched the hearts of all who knew her. She approached every situation with sophistication and class. We will all miss her loving spirit.

Carol Hetu

July 5, 2014

While working with Elaine at Hannah Middle School (many years ago), I was taught many beautiful life lessons ... Elaine's integrity, sincerity, warmth and friendship were a mainstay in my life then and have helped me in times of reflection. I loved the time we were together in the media center. I am thankful God allowed our paths to cross.

Matt Chandler

July 5, 2014

Mike, Laurin,

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Elaine was a special individual who was always caring and thoughtful to me and my family. We valued this friendship. Please accept our sincere condolences.

The Chandlers

Mary White Kornahrens

July 5, 2014

With fond memories and regrets.

July 5, 2014

So sorry to hear about Elaine.
Annie Walker Boyce

Mary Broach Gries

July 5, 2014

Elaine was one of my favorite teachers at N.C.H.S. She will be missed by many. Our Prayers are with you Mike and your family.

Benita Littlefield

July 4, 2014

So sorry to hear of Elaine Smith passing. Our thoughts & prayers go out to your family. She was thought of fondly.

Joan Hutchins

July 4, 2014

Elaine was such a great person to work with at Addlestone Hebrew Academy. She was a wonderful teacher and leader. She "wore many hats"and handled a great variety of tasks every day. She had a great sense of humor and she did everything with grace and style. I will never forget her.

Marcia Pettinella Harrelson

July 4, 2014

Mike,
My prayers are with you and your family. I lost touch with Elaine and you after NOCHAS and this news is so heart breaking.
I've often heard when a person has a sunset in their life on earth, they have a sunrise in heaven in God's presence.
In this difficult time, I pray God will comfort you and give you His peace. Elaine's sunset...came too soon.

Susan Best

July 4, 2014

Elaine was a very special person and I am so sad to hear of her passing. However, I must smile when I recall fond memories of her. May you also find comfort in remembering happy times and in knowing how much others care.
God bless and keep you.

July 4, 2014

My heart is heavy. I will truly miss you! So many great memories of you at HMS. My condolences to your family.

Debbie Symenski

July 4, 2014

So sorry to hear of Mrs. Smith's passing. So many memories of hear at NCHS. Such a lovely lady and great educator.

Cindy Kinard-Dambaugh

Janet Powell Schurlknight

July 4, 2014

So sorry to hear of Ms. Smith's passing. Out of all the teachers I had in high school, I remember her the most. (North Charleston, class of 1974).

Sylvia Tomberlin

July 4, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you as Elaine and I were at Columbia College together and we were both media specialists in Berkeley County for years. She always wanted to share her knowledge with others. She was the epitome of a Columbia College lady.

Susan Thrasher

July 4, 2014

Nell, I just read about Elaine in the paper. I am so sorry and hope you know you and all of your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Love you.

Elaine Schupp

July 4, 2014

Mike, Laurin, and Nell,
My heart is so heavy. Elaine was such a wonderfully sweet and intelligent person! She was witty but kind and we have lost her way too soon to a devastating disease. To me Elaine was the Pat Summitt of the world of English literature. How unfair that Alzheimers struck them both down in their prime. My heart aches for you and for everyone who loved this dear, dear lady.

Vicki Richter

July 4, 2014

Laurin,
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Carolyn Scarpa

July 4, 2014

We mourn the loss of a true and special friend......................

Julie Murden

July 4, 2014

Elaine was a wonderful mentor, leader, and friend. Her family is in our prayers.

Wayne Smith

July 3, 2014

Gosh we were sorry to hear the news of Elaine's passing. She was a special lady and much loved as a teacher.

Wayne and Dawn Smith and the class of '72 and '74javascript:void(0);

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