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Greta Faye Killion

1934 - 2022

BORN

1934

DIED

2022

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J. Henry Stuhr Northwoods Chapel

2180 Greenridge Rd

North Charleston, South Carolina

Greta Killion Obituary

Greta Faye Killion N. Charleston - Greta Faye Killion, 87, of North Charleston, SC, wife of Willard Killion went home to be with the Lord on Monday, February 7, 2022. Greta was born May 3, 1934, in Big Stone Gap, VA. She was the eighth child of nine born to William and Bertha Jane Chandler. She was preceded in death by her parents and her first husband, William V. Rutherford, and 8 siblings. She is survived by her son, Matthew Rutherford and wife Corrigan of Ridgeville, SC; three daughters: Valerie Jackson of North Charleston, SC, Jennifer Clagg and husband, David, of Elizabeth City, NC, and Rebecca Sherwood and husband, Randall, of North Charleston, SC; ten grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Greta was known as a woman of great faith and touched many lives with her love and compassion for people. She was a Sunday School teacher for over forty years. Even during her illness, she selflessly ministered to others bringing comfort, joy and praying for their needs. Greta retired in Alexandria, VA, as a Lab Technician and School Nurse and enjoyed the little children. She enjoyed birds, working in the yard, and most of all her family. She was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother. Her legacy will continue well beyond her life here on earth. Her funeral service will be held Friday, February 11, 2022, in the Charleston First Assembly Church, 2957 Savannah Hwy., at 11:00 am. The family will receive friends Friday one hour prior to the service in Charleston First Assembly Church. The Interment will be held Sunday, February 13, 2022, at Mt. Comfort Cemetery in Alexandria, VA, at 1:00 pm. Arrangements by J. Henry Stuhr, Inc., Northwoods Chapel. Flowers and Memorials for the funeral service may be sent to Charleston First Assembly, 2957 Savannah Hwy., Charleston, SC 29414. Those wishing to contribute flowers to the graveside please contact Allison Dudley or Jena by 12 noon Friday, February 11th, 2022, in order to be delivered on Sunday the 13th for the 1:00 pm service. For your convenience: Bloom Fresh Flowers - 1-703-299-9929. A memorial message may be sent to the family by visiting our website at www.jhenrystuhr.com. Visit our guestbook at legacy.com/obituaries/charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Feb. 8 to Feb. 9, 2022.

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Mary Sike

February 10, 2022

While our hearts are sad and many tears will be shed we know where you are today walking the streets of goldwith Jesus

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Aubrey Honemond

February 10, 2022

May you know how truly blessed my kids and myself are to have been apart of your mother's life. She will be truly missed. We send our heart felt thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Please remember that she is never far away and will always be with you. ❤

Julie Germanoff

February 9, 2022

Matt and family: sending all of you our condolences. We are so grateful having known your mom and all she brought to this earth. May you all keep fond memories forever in your hearts.

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Feb

11

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Charleston First Assembly Church

2957 Savannah Hwy, Charleston, SC

Feb

11

Service

11:00 a.m.

Charleston First Assembly Church

2957 Savannah Hwy, Charleston, SC

Interment

Service details to be determined.

Funeral services provided by:

J. Henry Stuhr Northwoods Chapel

2180 Greenridge Rd, North Charleston, SC 29406

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