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Geraldine Dempsey Obituary

Geraldine Dempsey JAMES ISLAND - Geraldine Camilla Dempsey, 84, of Charleston, South Carolina, entered into eternal rest Saturday, March 4, 2023. Her Funeral Service will be held Wednesday, March 8, 2023 at New Beginnings Community Church, 849 Ft. Johnson Road, at 11:00 am. Interment will follow at Live Oak Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 9:00 am to 11:00 am at New Beginnings Community Church. Arrangements by J. Henry Stuhr, Inc. Downtown Chapel. Geraldine was born September 23, 1938 in Georgetown, South Carolina, daughter of Furman Press Taylor and Dorothy Mitchum Taylor. She was an office manager for Trident Security for 38 years. Geraldine loved her family, her church and visiting family and friends out of state. She is survived by her two daughters, Kimberly (Bert) Leppert, Donna (Steve) Wheate; grandson, Thowel (Graci) Leppert, III; great-granddaughter, Elli Grace Leppert; brother, Furman (Ruth Anne) Taylor; and many cousins, nieces and nephews. Along with her parents, Geraldine is predeceased by her husband, Jack Dempsey and brother, Lavern Taylor. Memorials may be made to New Beginnings Community Church 849 Ft. Johnson Road P. O. Box 12508, Charleston, SC 29412, for church renovations. Visit our guestbook at legacy.com/obituaries/charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Mar. 5 to Mar. 6, 2023.

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Al Donnelly

March 7, 2023

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Ella Wollard

March 7, 2023

Donna, Kim , and Family, I send my love and sincere condolences. Mama G will be missed by many. She was a second mother to me always, as I was in her house as much as my own. I will never forget her laughter and I will always hold our memories close to my heart. My prayers are with you all. Love , Ella

Sharon LaRoche Whaley Lynn

March 6, 2023

Kim - So sorry to hear of your Mother's passing. She will be forever in your heart.

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Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

New Beginnings Community Church

849 Fort Johnson Rd, Charleston, SC 29412

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8

Funeral service

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

New Beginnings Community Church

849 Fort Johnson Rd, Charleston, SC 29412

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Burial

12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Live Oak Memorial Gardens

3093 Ashley River Rd, Charleston, SC 29414

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232 Calhoun Street, Charleston, SC 29401

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