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2019

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Frances Maguire Obituary

Name: Mass of Christian Burial for Frances Maguire
Start: 2019-09-17T14:30:00.000Z
Location: St. Mary's Catholic Church

Frances Maguire Charleston - Frances Ashton Moore Maguire, age 90, died on August 31, 2019 in Gainesville, Georgia. Daughter of Walter Allan Moore Jr. and Rachel Beatrice Brown Moore, both of Charleston, Mrs. Maguire was born on August 4, 1929, sister of Walter Allan Moore III. She was granddaughter of Walter Allan Moore Sr. and Abigail Morrison Lofton Moore, Samuel Claudius Brown and Frances Maria Hertz Brown of Charleston. Frances was raised in Charleston, attended Memminger School, Converse College and the College of Charleston. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, the Children and Daughters of the American Revolution, Tri Delta Sorority and made her debut in Charleston in 1948. She married the late Carter Patrick Maguire M.D. in 1950 and they moved to Durham, North Carolina for his residency in Plastic Surgery at Duke University. Returning to Charleston, they spent many happy years raising a large family on Legare Street. Following retirement, Frances and Carter moved to Kiawah Island where they enjoyed the final years of his life. Mrs. Maguire later moved to Gainesville, Georgia to be closer to her children in the Atlanta area and lived in Lanier Village Estates for 19 years. The family wants to express gratitude and appreciation to the fine caregivers at WillowBrooke Court of Lanier Village Estates for their devoted attention in her final years. Predeceased by her husband, an infant son Laurence Albert and daughter Frances Maguire Paist, Mrs. Maguire is survived by 5 children, Judy Tindel (Terry), Ginny Poole, Carter Maguire Jr. (Charlotte), Patricia Maguire and Kenny Maguire, 9 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial for Frances Ashton Moore Maguire will be celebrated at 10:30 AM Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 95 Hasell Street, Charleston. The Rite of Committal will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery on James Island. Online Condolences may be offered at www.CharlestonFunerals.com. Arrangements by James A. McAlister Funerals and Cremation, 1620 Savannah Highway, Charleston. (843) 766-1365. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Aug. 31 to Sep. 1, 2019.

Memories and Condolences
for Frances Maguire

8 Entries

Cheryl Armstrong

September 16, 2019

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

Louisa Cameron

September 15, 2019

Fran and I were good friends at Ashley Hall and I spent many a night in the Maguire household and remember Dr. Maguire's pancakes for the morning crowd. I miss Fran.
The Maguires had a lovely party for me when I got engaged and I have many fond memories of the family, especially when I walk past the enormous Victorian house they lived in on Legare Street.

God Bless you all. My deepest sympathy.
Louisa Huger Pringle (Mrs. J.Price Cameron, Jr.)
Charleston

Wendy Wofford McDaniel

September 11, 2019

Mrs. Maguire was a big part of my life as a teenager. I always loved to go to her house,especially on Friday for dinner because she always had salmon. She was so elegant and a great lady. She will be missed dearly, as will all the great ones.

William Maguire Jr

September 1, 2019

Aunt Fran was such a lovely person. She was always so nice to me and Susan . I have especially fond memories of Christmas on Legare Street! I remember I was shy around her because she was so beautiful and elegant. She will be missed by all who knew her.

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Peter Jollymore

September 1, 2019

So sorry for your loss
Elizabeth, Clement, Anne and Peter offer our condolences
Keep the faith
Peter from Thunder Bay

Jean Townsend

September 1, 2019

I was saddened to learn of Frances' passing. She was a cousin of mine, though I do not think we ever met. Her mother, Abby Lofton Moore was the sister of my grandmother, Isabel Lofton Hills. Deepest sympathy to the family.

Annie Kent Jollymore

September 1, 2019

To lose a parent is a significant loss. I try to imagine all the changes a 90-year-old would have seen, and the personal stories they had to share. I've heard some of the stories from Dad -- Dr. Clement Kent -- who remembers Frances with affection. As children, they were not just cousins, but friends.
May God open His loving arms and embrace Frances's soul. And I pray Frances will be waiting to guide Clement into the hereafter. To Judy, Carter and all the family, may God carry you through this time of loss. Love from Annie Kent Jollymore, Dr. Clement Fisher Kent, and Elizabeth (Betty) Casey Kent.

Susan Maguire

August 31, 2019

To my "Carter Maguire" cousins, Please accept my sympathy on Aunt Fran's passing this morning. She was a beautiful and fine lady who raised such nice daughters and sons. My mother sends her sympathy also. Sincerely, Susan Maguire

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