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Helen Smith Obituary

Helen Shieder Smith CHARLESTON - Helen Shieder Smith, 93, of Charleston, South Carolina, wife of the late Harry Raymond Smith, Jr., entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, November 29, 2023. Her Funeral Service will be held Friday, December 8, 2023, in the J. Henry Stuhr Inc., West Ashley Chapel, 3360 Glenn McConnell Parkway at 2:00 pm. Visitation will be held 1 hour prior to the service. The family will receive friends from 3:00 to 5:00 pm at Helen's home - 110-A Ashley Villa Circle. Arrangements by J. Henry Stuhr, Inc. West Ashley Chapel. Helen was born October 20, 1930 in Grover, South Carolina, daughter of the late John Murray Shieder and Cora Weeks. She was an active member of St. Marks United Methodist Church since May 1957. She served as chairperson for parsonage committee, and played in Goodness Gracious Band at St. Mark Church. She is survived by three sons, Harry Raymond Smith III (Dana), James F. Smith (Gail), and Stephen M. Smith; sister, Doris S. Hutto, and grandchildren Harrison, Charlie, Jacob, Ryan and Olivia. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry Raymond Smith, Jr.; and sisters, Catherine S. Westbury, Eunice S. Rickborn, Mildred S. Adams. Memorials may be made to St. Mark United Methodist Church 413 Geddes Ave., Charleston, SC, 29407. A memorial message may be sent to the family by visiting our website at www.jhenrystuhr.com.

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Dec. 2 to Dec. 3, 2023.

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Brenda Blankin

December 7, 2023

Helen was such a "ROCK" in our family! Always upbeat and strong and have so many fond memories. She will be missed and always loved. Praying for strength and comfort for the family.
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Lara wood

December 7, 2023

I still miss our Thanksgiving´s and Christmas´s together. Love you always. Lara

Lara Wood

December 7, 2023

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

Damon Limberis

December 5, 2023

Dear Smith Family, my condolences to you on the loss of a wonderful Mother, Grandmother, community member and friend. May your hearts be comforted with your memories of time spent with her.
With sympathy, Damon Limberis

James L. (Jim) Ratledge

December 2, 2023

I will miss my dear friend for 69 years.

Barbara Ellis

December 1, 2023

I loved her so much. Spent many Christmases decorating for her. We had such fun.

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