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Erline LaVella Obituary

Erline LaVella MT. PLEASANT - The relatives and friends of Erline C. LaVella are invited to attend her Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, September 18, 2013, at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. The Rite of Committal will follow at St. Lawrence Cemetery. Her guestbook may be signed at www.jamesamcalister.com. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Odyssey Hospice, 5965 Core Road, Charleston, SC 29406. Arrangements by JAMES A. MCALISTER Funerals & Cremation. 766-1365. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Sep. 17 to Sep. 18, 2013.

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September 22, 2013

I was so very sorry to hear about your mom. I remember her fondly. I would have come to the visitation but I read about it too late. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Donna Gobel

September 19, 2013

Mary Ann,

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

I have thought of you often over the past years and would love to talk to you. We worked at The Worth Agency 30 years ago. This is a sad time and I wish you many wonderful memories with your Mom.

Virginia Huffman Bush, City of Hanahan

Nancy Henninger

September 18, 2013

You are in my heart and prayers today and always. I have so many precious memories of coming to Charleston on summer vacations and having both my aunts next door to each other was even more special. I know Aunt Erline has been welcomed into Heaven with the opened angel wings of Mom and Aunt Winnie. Love to all

Kay and Robbie Wolfe

September 17, 2013

I'm so sorry for what y'all are going through. We cannot be there, but Robbie's and my thoughts are with you.

Jackie Blough

September 17, 2013

Mary Ann,

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God guide you in the coming days and give you strength.

David and Liz Hartman

September 17, 2013

Our deepest sympathies and prayers go out to the family. Aunt Earline will always be a part of some of my favorite childhood memories, growing up next door and having fun with her and my mother. I pray for her eternal happiness and love with her family in heaven.

Debbie Diz

September 17, 2013

Thinking of you at this time, Kathy. I know you have many sweet memories to treasure.

The Coleman Family (Mary Beth)

September 16, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of loss of your mother. Even though it has been many, many years since we've spoken or seen each other, I still have many fond memories of our time spent together growing up in Geddes Hall. I pass by your previous home on Geddes Ave at least three times a week and always remember the great times spent there. Your mother was a very kind person. I will always remember her insisting that Sharon complete her piano lessons - that was so important to her. Please know that we are thinking of your family during this sad time. May she rest in peace.

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