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Katherine McCray Obituary

McCRAY, Katherine The relatives and friends of Mrs. Katherine Elizabeth "Liz" McCray. Residence: 270 Congress Street, Charleston, SC 29403, and those of her husband, Mr. Ellis McCray, those of her children, Mr. Jack McCray and the late Mr. Terry McCray, those of her siblings, Mr. Lee J. Bennett and Mr. Frank Bennett and the late Mr. William Bennett, the late Mr. John Bennett and the late Mrs. Lucille Capers, and those of her grands, Mr. Terry J. McCray and Miss Krystal H. Green and a host of grands, cousins and neighbors are invited to attend her funeral service on Thursday, January 22, 2009, at 11:00 a.m. in "Mother" Emanuel A.M.E. Church, 110 Calhoun Street, Charleston, S.C. 29401, Rev. Stephen Singleton, Pastor. Inhumation: Emanuel A.M.E. Cemetery, Charleston, S.C. Friends may call at Harleston-Boags Funeral Home, Inc., on Wednesday, January 21, 2009, from 3 to 5 p.m. Mrs. Katherine Elizabeth "Liz" McCray will lie-in-state in "Mother" Emanuel A.M.E. Church on Wednesday, from 6 to 8 p.m. Family hour in church from 7 to 8 p.m. Arrangements by HARLESTON-BOAGS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 121 Calhoun Street, Charleston, SC (Downtown). Established in 1896. Phone: 723-3066. Visit our guestbook at www.charleston.net/deaths.

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Jan. 17 to Jan. 21, 2009.

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Verne and Blair James

January 22, 2009

We are sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept our sincerest condolences.

Walter Rhett

January 22, 2009

Mrs. McCray's celebration had the hallmarks of her life, beauty, quiet efficiency, shared words of inspiration with meaning for all, great food for the repast, memories of her dedication to family, church, and community. Beautiful and moving.

Betty Hickson

January 22, 2009

Hi Jack,

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Samuella W. Holmes

January 21, 2009

To: Jack, Terry & the entire McCray family. Please accept my sincere condolences in the lost of your love one.We all know this is a difficult time., but God will work it all out.Much blessings to you all.

Ms Alma R. Latten

January 21, 2009

To: The McCray Family.Please know that We care and will keep you in prayer.

Sylvia Commodore Carson & Family

January 21, 2009

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

1965 Class fo Burke & C A Brown Schools

January 21, 2009

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Rosena Bennett

January 21, 2009

To Jack and Family,

Aunt Liz is the sister, not well herself, who visits her brother (John) one last time before God calls him home. Aunt Liz is the sister-in-law, who despite her own physical infirmities, comes to grieve with us when our son and brother (John Jr.) is suddenly taken home to God 12 days later. Aunt LIz is the one who always asked "Do I have anything you want?" and meant it. For this and so many other memories she will always be lovingly remembered. May God Bless and strenghten you in your bereavement.

Aunt Rosena and Cousins

BERNICE ROPER SIMMONS

January 21, 2009

DEAR JACK:
MAY GOD CONTINUE TO BLESS YOU FOR A JOB WELL DONE IN CARING FOR YOUR MOTHER. I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.YOU ARE IN MY PRAYERS.

Sharon Coakley

January 21, 2009

To Jack & the McCray Family,

The officers and members of Emanuel AMEC and my family extend to each of you our deepest sympathy over the lost of Mrs. McCray. I will always remember her as my school crossing guard at Buist School as a child and as a mentor and diligent church worker at Mother Emanuel. Know that we are here for you in any capacity needed. May it comfort you to remember that to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.

Osei Chandler

January 21, 2009

Much love and respect for Mrs. McCray. Much love and respect to your family from ours.
Osei, Saadeka, Azikiwe, Cheo and Naeemah Chandler.

Walter Rhett

January 21, 2009

Mrs. Katherine Elizabeth McCray was a devoted wife and mother, a committed church member, a dedicated community worker, a tireless servant of her community in so many ways, through the long course of her days. Her works and faith truly speak for her life, so fully lived, so widely cast in good works and well doing. The fullness of her life was measured by its breath, by her faith in God and the love of her family. May the One whose gifts are the true measure of his eternal call, open his kind hands in praise of the return and rest of one of his own saints. May she now know and be granted the eternal grace and blessings of glory.

Missy Gold

January 21, 2009

Condolences on the loss of your "Liz",
a lovely, kind lady. With warmest thoughts and deepest sympathy. Miriam Cohen and Missy Cohen Gold

Jean Clark-Gudger

January 20, 2009

To The Family and Friends of Mrs. Liz McCray. "Miss Liz was an icon in our neighborhood. She watched ever so carefully for many years over each child, I knew if I did wrong, she would tell my mother. She was a dear friend of many quiet and meek in spirit she was. I can remember her in uniform a regal woman who wore and did her job with such pride. "Miss Liz" is now teaching the angels how to watch carefully in heaven over us on earth.

Arlene jefferson German

January 20, 2009

To the McCray Family:

Know that my prayers are with you always.

Timothy Maybank

January 20, 2009

Jack, you and your family are in our prayers. Timmy and Lynne Maybank

L.F. King, Sonya, Spike, PeeWee and Jametta

January 20, 2009

To our family, continue to hold onto God's unchanging hands, and He will continue to carry you through.

Gail Marion Blair & Family

January 19, 2009

My family extends its prayers to you at this difficult time. Mrs. McCray was a fixture in the downtown school district for years. Not only did she keep us safe walking to and from school, she expected manners and so much more from each of us. Her presence will live on in the hearts and minds of so many who knew and respected her. Lean on God for comfort.

Carolyn Riley Jackson

January 19, 2009

To the McCray Family,
Know that my prayers are with you.I remember Ms. Liz, not only as the lovely person she was,but also the lady who kept a watchful eye on me from across the street on Alexander St.,and my crossing guard at Buist School.Her acts of kindness will always be remembered.

Bernard A. Grant

January 19, 2009

I have my fond memories of Mrs. McCray from my days at Busit School and as a member of Emanuel A.M.E. Church. We wouldn't dare cross Calhoun and Anson streets without her direct permission.May God bless the McCray and Bennett families.

Administration and Staff Of A Caring Heart Hospice

January 17, 2009

To Mr. Jack McCray and Family:
Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you all today and in the days ahead.

Peace and Blessings!

Cathy Haynes Bell

January 17, 2009

Boy, our Charleston treasures are slipping away one by one. What a sweet, kind and lovely lady Mrs. McCray was. I have fond memories of afternoons spent at the MrCray's home as a young girl. Jack, Terry, Krystel, Sandra, I will keep you in my prayers. I'm so sorry to hear of her passing.

Figgins Frayer

January 17, 2009

I will always love and remember sister McCray, from church and as my kindergarten school crossing guard at Buist School.
God bless and keep the McCray family.

Sincerely,
Figgins & Deirdre Frayer & Family

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