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Katherine Umrysh Obituary

Katherine Umrysh CHARLESTON - Katherine Umrysh, 92, of Charleston, South Carolina, widow of Peter Umrysh, entered into eternal rest Tuesday, August 13, 2013. Her graveside service will be held Saturday, August 17, 2013 in Live Oak Memorial Gardens, 3093 Ashley River Road at 10:00 am. Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR, INC., WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL, 3360 Glenn McConnell Parkway. Katherine was born December 22, 1920 in Charleston, South Carolina, daughter of Robert Lee Elsey and Ella Bivens Elsey. She retired from Sears and was a member of Charleston Baptist Church. She is survived by her son, Preston Umrysh of Greer, SC; four grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Cynthia Calhoun. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Charleston Baptist Church, 13 San Miguel Road, Charleston, SC 29407. A memorial message may be sent to the family by visiting our website at www.jhenrystuhr.com. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Aug. 13 to Aug. 14, 2013.

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Marsha,Gloria and Freddy Ingram.

August 7, 2021

Often when we are talking about our momma and people we met and knew at Sears and Roebucks , your precious Mommas name comes up. Keeping y´all in our prayers today.

Ryan Calhoun

May 25, 2017

I miss my Angel on Earth !!

Sheryl Weathers

August 16, 2013

Preston, my deepest sympathy on the passing of your mother.

Gloria, Marsha, Fred ( Mary Ingram's Children)

August 14, 2013

Our Mothers worked together at Sears downtown in the house wares department. So many nice people worked there, and she was one of them.I will always remember her smile and beautiful eyes. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.

August 13, 2013

Love you Nanny !

August 13, 2013

To the family Aunt Katherine you sure will be missed. We loved you. Joe and Verna Koerner

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