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DARWIN, Francis Francis Miller Darwin, of Charleston, died on Monday, February 2, 2009, at the Medical University of South Carolina. Francis Miller Darwin was born on July 4, 1925 in Marshall, NC. She and her husband, Charles Wallace Darwin, moved to Charleston in 1958 to open Skateland Skating Rink, a local favorite for 20 years. In 1980, they opened the popular Le Chalet restaurant and ran it until they retired in 2000. Francis was a master quilter who won numerous awards for her artistry. She is survived by her husband, Charles; son Tim Grana; daughters Jo Shields, Kay McSpadden, Darlene Darwin, and Kelley Lord; and nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. The visitation is from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, February 5, at GROCE FUNERAL HOME on Patton Ave., Asheville, and a memorial service will be on Friday, February 6, at 10:00 a.m., also at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Ronald McDonald House Charities, 81 Gadsen Street, Charleston, SC 29401. The on-line register is available at www.grocefuneralhome.com. Visit our guestbook at www.charleston.net/deaths.

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier on Feb. 5, 2009.

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KATHRYN COX

February 7, 2009

To the Darwin Family:
Please accept my heartfelt
condolences on your loss of
Francis..I knew her for so
many many years..I own two
Charleston Quilts that have
Francis' beautiful work and
she once also gave me a
framed cross-stitch which
I show with great pride in
my home. She was a
wonderful lady and I was
so blessed just to call her
my friend. God be with all
of you now and the days
ahead as you continue on
without her..knowing her
spirit will always be around
you..
Sincerely
Kathy Cox
Piggly Wiggly Northbridge (Ret.)

Val Lindsay

February 5, 2009

Charlie: Please accept my sincerest sorrow on the passing of your wife, Francis. She will be in my prayers tonight.

Rebekah Wright

February 5, 2009

Mr.Darwin and family, We were so sorry to hear about Mrs. Darwin. We can remember her smile everytime we went to the skating rink. We really liked her alot and we know that she will be greatly missed.We want ya'll to know that ya'll have our condolences and that it was great to get to know her too.May God be with the family at this time and always. REBEKAH GIBSON WRIGHT, MARILYN GIBSON GLOVER, BRENDA GROOMS SMITH, AND THERESA GROOMS

Tom Martin

February 5, 2009

Mr. Darwin,
I'm so very sorry that Mrs. Darwin has passed away. Please accept my most sincere condolences.

Lynn Harris

February 5, 2009

Kay and family,
Heaven is a better place today because two beautiful women of dignity and grace have entered its gates in recent days.
Blessings,

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