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Jayne McNay Obituary

Jayne Leigh McNay CHARLESTON - Our community sadly lost one of its local artists on December 25, 2018, when Jayne Leigh McNay, 59, passed away from a long illness. Numerous art shows and paintings hanging on walls of homes and local businesses in the area as well as nationwide attest to her artistic and creative spirit. She is most notably remembered for her painting that won the Piccolo Spoleto Poster Art contest in 1993. Born July 20, 1959, in Sacramento, California to Walter and Donna McNay, she was raised in Charleston. She attended St. Andrews High School and graduated in 1977. She earned her degree in Art from the San Francisco Art Institute in 1981. She returned to Charleston in 1987 and resided here until her death. She is survived by two brothers and six sisters. Please join us as we remember and celebrate her life on July 20, 2019 at Hampton Park Gazebo at 4:30 pm. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Jul. 15 to Jul. 16, 2019.

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Gene Patrick

August 21, 2020

I'm so sorry to hear about Jayne. We both graduated from St. Andrews High School in 1977. We were very close as we advanced through our
high school years. She was a great friend to me. I seen one of her sisters about a year and half ago and told her to tell Jayne I wanted to talk to her. I would assume she was ill at that time. I also remember Jayne working at the Sun of Sunloft of Savannah Highway. She and I both loved music. Rest in Peace my friend and may God give peace to her family. I will really miss Jayne as the news of her death makes me very sad.

Jack Kearse

October 12, 2019

I have just learned about Jaynes passing. We worked together at Sunloft Records in Charleston where we would spend our time discussing art and photography. I am very saddened to hear the news and my sympathies go out to her family.

September 5, 2019

Was Just checkin On My Dear Young Talented & Sweet friend re Hurricane Dorian, Making Sure Jayne was Alright, to find out the Devestating news, & Overcome with Grief & Sadness. Unreal, I have 4 paintinhs of hers, Favorite is " Apple of My Eye ", hanging proudly @ Moms. RIP Jayne, Love 4ever Shark

Teresa Harrell-Smith

July 22, 2019

I went to high school with Jayne and remember not only her talent, but her kindness to everyone. Sympathies to her family.

July 18, 2019

Joyce and Family, I am so very sorry to hear of Jayne's passing. Please know my prayers are with all of you. God Bless Tracy McCord Friedrichs

Julie Bell

July 17, 2019

Jayne and I have been friends since early 80's. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. If you ever had the pleasure of being her friend, you were always her friend. We have shared many great times over the years. Rest in peace dear friend.

Brad Solomon

July 16, 2019

I am so sorry to hear about Jaynes passing., She went to church with me, many many years ago at John Wesley Methodist Church. She was always very sweet and pleasant, always with a smile. Sincerely, Brad Solomon

Kathy McNay

July 16, 2019

So grateful my house is surrounded by Jayne's beautiful Art in many of my rooms. Her spirit lives on ~ as she will forever be deeply in my heart. Your big sis~

July 16, 2019

Oh no! Gonna miss her.

Michael Marks

July 16, 2019

Nothing but fond memories. Rest in peace in the lap of our Father.

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