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Ka'lo Stripling Obituary

Ka'lo Augusta Stripling MT. PLEASANT - Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral services for Ms. Ka'lo Augusta Stripling on Saturday January 3, 2015, 12:00 NOON at Summerville Miracle Revival Church, 208 Simmons St., Summerville, SC. Interment: Mt. Pleasant Memorial Gardens. Ms. Stripling is survived by her parents, Mrs. Christine Stripling Hodrick and Mr. August Stripling, Jr.; her grandmother, Mrs. Margaret M. Legare "Granny Ree"; her siblings, Mrs. Siane A. Stripling-Whaley (Saeed), Mr. Alvin Brown, Jr., Aiko Stripling, Siako Stripling, Miwakmio Stripling, Ms. Trina Drummon, Mr. Carl German and Mrs. Shannon Wade-Miller (Elvis); aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. Viewing for Ms. Stripling will be Saturday January 3, 2015 at the church from 11:00 AM until time of service. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.wmsmithmcnealfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by W.M. Smith-McNeal Funeral Home, Inc., 2 Radcliffe St., Charleston, SC 29403, (843) 722-3676 or 1-800-924-5659. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Jan. 1 to Jan. 2, 2015.

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Helen Delong

December 25, 2025

Every time I see the game Shut the box I think about you. You played that game every day, the kids couldn“t wait to beat you. I think of you often you will always be in my heart

Helen DeLong

December 25, 2024

You are though of often and missed dearly. Love

Seboris Finney

February 15, 2015

My condolences to the family of Kalo. Very shocked and sad to have learned the news about Kalo. I met Kalo through a mutual friend in Atlanta and we lost touch with one another. It was around 1999 and she had an uncle who also lived in the metro area. Kalo had crossed my mine several times and I was driven to search her via the internet to learn of her whereabouts. To my dismay, she was no longer living. I am still in a state of shock. I am sorry that I let 10 plus years go by before trying to reconnect with you. You will be missed. Through the ups and downs and the good and bad...love conquers all. I am grateful to have known and learned so much from you. I love you Kalo RIP.

YeVette Scott

January 28, 2015

I will always remember & treasure the conversations Kalo & I had. I will keep her in a special place in my heart. Eternal love to Kalo.

Helen Northwoods

January 27, 2015

From your Northwoods Afterschool Family: notes from the children: Londyn- You put all your mite to love God and others.Tiara-I will mish you ms kalo.Matah- you were my BFFFFFL. Makell to ms Kalo's mom you had a great daughter.Jakyla- she was really king.Toney- I'm sorry ms kalo was nice to me she was my favrite. Savion and Xavier and Kentrell- send love. Ms Ka'lo is missed by all her students.

Le'Andrea Heyward

January 8, 2015

Rip Ka'Lo

Pam Roitzsch

January 7, 2015

That bright smile always made my day a little better - you could do that even as a middle school student. I feel certain that you touched so many lives with that joyous smile and made each life a little better.

siane stripling-whaley

January 3, 2015

I love you sis.....

Mme. M. F. Palmer

January 3, 2015

I can't find the right words but it's important to me that I attempt to convey my thoughts, feelings and aspirations for you...so here's my offer of an outstretched hand to grasp; a willing ear to listen; my favorite prayer to recite and most cherished memory of such a singular, free-spirited individual to recollect whenever you're ready...especially after the crowd is gone. Peace and love.

Aurora Drayton

January 3, 2015

My thoughts and prayers go out to kalos family during this difficult time. Rest in peace

ruth gardner

January 3, 2015

KALO WOW IT SHOCKED ME TO HEAR THAT YOU ARE GONE. I REMEMBER THAT LAST FRIDAY AT WORK MY PHONE WENT OF AND IT WAS YOU CALLING ME BUT I COULDN'T ANSWER I WAS AT WORK DIDN'T KNOW THAT WAS YOUR LAST TIME CALLING ME. BUT I MUST ADMIT YOU ALWAYS HAD A SMILE ON YOUR FACE EVERY TIME I SEE YOU. YOU WILL BE MISSED FROM COMING INTO PIGGLY WIGGLY GETTING YOUR LUNCH EVERY DAY. EVERY ONE IN THE DELI USE TO CALL YOU THE SUN SHADE LADY EVERY TIME YOU WALK IN THEY WOULD SAY RUTH YOUR FRIEND IS HERE. EVERY TIME I SERVED YOU I DIDN'T HAD TO ASK YOU WHAT YOU WANT COS YOU WOULD HAVE GOTTEN THE SAME REDRICE AND FRIED CHICKEN WHITE MEAT. WHEN I TOLD TTHEM LAST WEEK THAT YOU HAD PASSED AWAY EVERY ONE WAS SO HURT COS WE WOULD SEE YOU EVERY DAY AROUND THE SAME TIME LIKE CLOCK WORK. I DON'T KNOW HOW WE STATED TALKING LIKE WE DID AND YOU CALLING ME WE BOTH WAD TRYING TO FIGURE IT OUT BUT WE JUST LAUGHED ABOUT IT . EVERY TIME YOU CALL ME I WOULD JUST LISTERN TO YOU AND YOU WOULD ALWAYS BE LIKE IM BORING YOU RIGHT I WOULD SAY NO KALO YOU ARE NOT AND SHE WOULD JUST KEEP TALKING AND WHEN SHE WOULD FINISH TALKING SHE WOULD ALWAYS SAY THANKS FOR LISTERNING TO MY PROBLEM. KALO REST IN PEACE ILL ALWAYS REMEMBER OUR CONVESATIONS.

Johnnie Mae Habibah Abdullah Mosley

January 3, 2015

you will truly be missed. I extend my prayers this morn n for the family & pray that God will continue to bless u & keep u strong . with love

January 2, 2015

Ms. Ka' Lo will be deeply missed. She was one of my favorite counselors.
Jer'Mauri

LaShanda Conyers

January 2, 2015

Ka'lo and I were classmates it is such a shock to here about her passing. May God continue to comfort you all during your time of bereavement.

Vicky McCallister

January 2, 2015

You were truly one of a kind...

Janie Palmer

January 2, 2015

Sorry for your loss. She will be deeply missed.

Nicole Brown

January 2, 2015

We love you so much Ka'lo I know that where you are is truly an amazing and beautiful place! You will truly be missed by us! Love you!

Nyeema Smalls and Nicole Brown

Pamala Rumph

January 2, 2015

Christine and family...May the Spirit of Christ comfort you as the days go by, remember joy does come in the morning.

Sonya S

January 2, 2015

I attended Benedict College with Kalo in 1995 and hung out with her occasionally. Back then she was of the coolest and realest people I've come across and I've never forgotten her. We shared the common bond of both being from Charleston and that was enough for her to look out for me. She would often talk about her mother who was once Ms Benedict College. Back then she was passionate about wanting to counsel kids because she said they loved he because she kept it real with her lol. I'm happy to read that she continued her passion as an adult and sad to read about her death. May the Lord be with her family.

Kendra Pough

January 2, 2015

You will forever be in our hearts Ka'Lo!!!!
BCBC......U Know

Peace and Love.......KP

Angela Baldwin

January 1, 2015

Ka'Lo I was sadden by the news of you leaving us, but "Death leaves a heartache no one can heal but love leaves a memory no one can steal". Rest on because your work is done here. You have accomplished what God wanted you to do.

Alfonso Leggette

January 1, 2015

I could always depend on your smile .

Terri Lott

January 1, 2015

Ms.Ka'Lo thanks for your devotion to the kids. You showed true admiration and the kids respected you for that. Jaderrio will miss you...But may you rest on....

Tierra Butler

January 1, 2015

I'm deeply sadden by the news when I picked Jamiyah up that Fri before Christmas break you seemed at peace I didn't know that was my last good bye thank you for always encouraging me in the lord and inviting me back to your church May god keep your family during this time

Courtney Robins

January 1, 2015

I didn't know Ms. Ka'lo for very long, however when we did get a chance to work together she always had a smile on her face; so happy & full of energy. She could always brighten up your day with a smile or one of her jokes, my condolences to her family & close friends may God continue to watch over you all & keep you strong through this tough time.

Faith Crane

December 31, 2014

Ka'lo rest in peace my friend. You are going to be miss by all your friends from the recreation Department. You always had a smile on your face that light up a room. You will be miss.

Ann Richardson

December 31, 2014

To Chris and the Family of Ka'Lo,
My heart was so broken to learn about Ka'Lo's death. She always greeted you with a smile and had such powerful conversation about the Lord which was so enjoyable. She will truly be missed by so many lives she touched. Praying that God will give you the strength to go through such a difficult time. "Weeping may endure for a night but JOY comes in the morning." Chris I will see you soon.

Ginny Merritt

December 31, 2014

Our deepest and sincerest condolences to you and your family. Much love Ginny and family!

saiko r

December 31, 2014

kalou! my craziest sister. you will be missed. i know i will see you again one day so no worries over here! the world couldnt handle you.. rest in peace. love you

DIMITRA Kinloch

December 31, 2014

My condolences to your family! So glad we ran into each other last year! The trip down memory lane had me laughing for days! You will be missed! RIP

Kathy Roberson

December 31, 2014

This wonderful lady earned the love & respect of hundreds of kids (& their parents). She was a true counselor, teacher, & friend to so many. My condolences to her family & to our extended family at Northwoods Park.

Morgan & I are thankful to have known you.. RIP, Kalo, we will miss you on a daily basis.

Jennie & Isaiah Ward, Sr. & Family

December 31, 2014

The Stripling Family,
May the peace of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ be with you all during this time of bereavement and always! We are very sorry for your loss.

Evans family

December 31, 2014

We just want to say we will miss you and we all love you. She was also a nice lady and sweet.and she will always be in our heart Sorry for her loss.R.I.P

samantha thompson-aiken

December 31, 2014

my condolences go out to the family.may God continue to guide you in your time and need stay strong and know that we all loved ka'lo and she will be missed i really enjoyed the borrowed time that we were allowed to have her in our lives.be strong and turn to God when in need and you feel you can't go on she is smiling as always!

December 31, 2014

My condolences to the family.

Sarah F. Middleton

December 31, 2014

I am so sorry to hear about Ka'Lo's death..she is family and I love all of you..my God bless all of you..Christine I wish I could be with you all..love you R.I.P. La'Lo...my number is 843-224-7888...

Patrice Jones

December 31, 2014

Sleep in paradise my friend...

Duane Brown

December 31, 2014

R.I.P Ka'lo. I've known for a long time, a very down to earth person and straight forward. I will miss you.

December 31, 2014

Ka'lo, I can remember our last conversation like it was yesterday! You was always a cool person. RIP classmate.
Brianna Spruill BHS c/o 1995

LaToya Glover

December 31, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Darlene Brown

December 31, 2014

Sorry for ur loss. Get ur rest u will be missed and u r well loved!!

Shaniqua Simmons

December 31, 2014

What moves through us is a silence, a quiet sadness, a longing for one more day, one more word, one more touch, we may not understand why you left this earth so soon, or why you left before we were ready to say good-bye, but little by little, we begin to remember not just that you died, but that you lived. And that your life gave us memories too beautiful to forget.

Terrence Capers

December 31, 2014

Kalo!! One of the coolest people I knew. This is gon be hard for us. We love you but God loves you more. Rest in Peace my sister!! Always TMP4ETERNITY

Terrence Capers

December 31, 2014

Kalo!! One of the coolest people I knew. This is gon be hard for us. We love you but God loves you more. Rest in Peace my sister!! Always TMP4ETERNITY

Helen DeLong

December 30, 2014

You chose to work with children and help them mold their lives. I thank you for giving them the courage to strive to do their best. I thank you for standing beside them when life put them to the test. I thank you for loving them for their talent and their skills. Thank you for teaching what was wrong and what was right. And most of all I thank you for showing then the path to a successful life. You will be missed by your students at Northwoods Park.

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