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Helen Theresa Smith obituary, Charleston, SC

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J. Henry Stuhr Northwoods Chapel

2180 Greenridge Rd

North Charleston, South Carolina

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Jul. 23, 2025

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

J. Henry Stuhr Inc., Northwoods Chapel

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Helen Smith Obituary

Helen Theresa Smith SUMMERVILLE - Helen Theresa Smith, 90, of Summerville, South Carolina, wife of SMSGT James L. Smith, entered into eternal rest Tuesday, July 15, 2025. Her graveside service will be held Wednesday, July 23, 2025 in the Beaufort National Cemetery, 1601 Boundary Street, at 1:00 pm. The family will receive friends Wednesday, from 9:00 am to 11:00 am, in J. Henry Stuhr Inc., Northwoods Chapel. Helen was born October 11, 1934 in West Palm Beach, Florida, daughter of the late Earl V. Sims and the late Nellie T. Quinn Sims. She was an avid artist, loved gardening, and modeled in West Palm Beach. She worked for the City of Charleston for 17 years and volunteered for Hotline. Her enthusiasm for adventure and joy will be missed. In addition to her husband of 68 years, she is survived by daughter, Mary L. Kemble (Maj Gen Richard) of Goose Creek, SC; grandchildren: Devon Grant (Benjamin) of Summerville, SC and Anthony Kemble of KY; great-grandson, Colton Grant. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by daughter, Gail Smith and brother, Thomas Sims, esquire. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 2090 Executive Hall Rd., Ste 130, 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 Jul. 16 to Jul. 17, 2025.

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Jul

23

Visitation

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

J. Henry Stuhr Inc., Northwoods Chapel

2180 Greenridge Rd, North Charleston, SC 29406

Jul

23

Graveside service

1:00 p.m.

Beaufort National Cemetery

1601 Boundary St, Beaufort, SC 29902

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J. Henry Stuhr Northwoods Chapel

2180 Greenridge Rd, North Charleston, SC 29406

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