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Julia Tecklenburg Obituary

Julia Peterkin Tecklenburg CHARLESTON - Julia Peterkin Tecklenburg, 57 of Charleston, SC entered into eternal rest on June 15, 2014. Julia was born to William George Peterkin, III and the late Helen Inabinet Peterkin, April 3, 1956, in Honololu, HI. She grew up in Ft. Motte, SC and graduated from St. Mary's Episcopal High School in Raleigh, NC. Julia received her Bachelor of Arts from Columbia College in Columbia, SC in 1986. Julia was most recently an environmental Human Resources Consultant. She has also served as the Director of Human Resources for York Place Episcopal Church Home for Children in York, SC and Charter Rivers Behavioral Health in West Columbia, SC. She was a loving mother who enjoyed creating memorable celebrations of Christmas for her children, cooking old-fashioned southern recipes and reading on her porch. Julia is survived by her daughter, Helen Tecklenburg Gregory and husband Drew of Atlanta, GA and her son, Chris Tecklenburg and wife Kim of Pleasant View, TN. She is also survived by her father, William George Peterkin, III, sisters Amy and Emily Peterkin and brother Willy Peterkin of Ft. Motte, SC, along with her sister Laura Peterkin Wigger of Savannah, GA. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials in her name be made to the Hollings Cancer Center MUSC Foundation, 18 Bee Street, MSC450 Charleston, SC 29425. A celebration of her life and memorial service will be held from 6 - 8 pm on Thursday June 19, 2014 at Simplicity Lowcountry Cremation & Burial Services, Inc. 7475 Peppermill Parkway North Charleston, SC 29418. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Jun. 17 to Jun. 18, 2014.

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Caroline. Flynn

June 21, 2014

Helen and Chris, I am so sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you both. Your mom was such a beautiful lady. I'll keep you in my prayers during this most difficult time.

Laurel Robinson Wise

June 19, 2014

I am so sorry to hear about Julie.
I have many good memories of our time together in elementary school. She was a lot of fun!

Gwen Porth Fulmer

June 19, 2014

Deeply saddened by this news. My sympathy goes out to the Peterkin and Tecklenburg families.

Ken Feryus, Jr

June 19, 2014

To the entire Peterkin family,my thoughts and prayers are with each one of you

Reta Westbury

June 19, 2014

Sending our deepest sympathy, love and prayers to your family. Julie was a beautiful young girl growing up in Fort Motte. She was so sweet and kind to all. May she rest in peace. Love, Reta Wiles Westbury

Bippa

June 19, 2014

We are so sorry to hear about Julie. We all have many wonderful childhood memories made with Julie and her siblings at Murrells Inlet. You are all in our thoughts and prayers . The Darby Family

Greta Buyck

June 19, 2014

I was deeply saddened to learn the news of Julie's untimely death. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you..Helen and Chris, .Mr. William, Willy, Emily, Amy, and Laura...as well as nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. I have many fond memories of Julie...her kindness, her playfulness, her beautiful smile and her laughter. She is a part of many things I remember of my childhood in Calhoun County...days by the pool at the Country Club, middle school at Calhoun Academy and fun times at Lang Syne. May God wrap His loving arms around all of you. Much love, Greta

Winnie Rickenbaker

June 18, 2014

I am so shocked and saddened by this news. It has been many years since i last saw Julie and had lost touch. I have fond memories of our school days and gatherings at home in Ft. Motte. Prayers go out for wall of the family.

Mandy Zeigler Ackerman

June 18, 2014

My sincere condolences to the Peterkin family. Prayers for you.

Molly Ott Paulling

June 18, 2014

I am so sorry to hear this news. It has been many years since I have seen Julie but I always thought of her as a wonderful childhood friend. Thinking of all of you.

Sheryl Jeffcoat

June 18, 2014

So sorry for your sweet family's loss....thoughts and prayers are with you all.

June 18, 2014

I am sooo sorry to hear of this news. I haven't seen Julia in years but I always thought highly of her. My prayers are with the whole family. Only God can supply our needs.

Paula Hutto Bair....St. Matthews

Pam Gilmore

June 18, 2014

I am so sorry to hear of Julia's passing. I woked with her at York Place and she was always a very loving and friendly person. My prayers are with the family at this time of sorrow.

Woody Dent

June 18, 2014

Peterkin Family, Julia was such a pretty and sweet person. Have you in our prayers.

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