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Laura Whitman Obituary

Laura Marie Whitman CHARLESTON - Laura Marie Whitman, 40, of Charleston, SC passed away on Saturday, July 18, 2015 in Charleston, SC. She was born on Saturday, December 14, 1974 in Little Rock, AR to Mrs. Melinda F. Whitman and Mr. Neil Whitman. Laura graduated from Wade Hampton High School in Taylors, SC. She attended USC, Greenville Technical College and Trident Technical College. She studied hospitality management and civil engineering technology. Laura worked on the Cooper River Bridge Replacement Project, Interstate widening in Austin, the I-26 project in Charleston and most recently with Gulfstream Construction in Charleston. Laura loved live music, especially Widespread Panic. She attended hundreds of Widespread concerts across the US and the Caribbean. Laura was a caring and giving person who was loved very much by all who knew her. Her family remembers her as a loving daughter, sister, friend and Aunt Lu. She is survived by her loving parents, Neil and Melinda Whitman, of Mt. Pleasant, SC; sisters and brothers-in-law, Lisa and Patrick McClary and Katie and Cleve Henderson, all of James Island, SC; nephews, Owen McClary and Joe Henderson; niece, Vivian McClary; her longtime boyfriend, Michael Losson, of Charleston, SC; and her beloved dog, Dottie. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, July 22, 2015 from 6 to 8 pm at McAlister-Smith Funeral Home, Mt. Pleasant Chapel. A Rite of Catholic Burial will be held at Christ Our King Church on Thursday, July 23, 2015 at 10:00 AM. In lieu of flowers Memorial donations may be made in her honor to Teachers' Supply Closet, 1401 Sam Rittenberg Blvd, Suite 11, Charleston, SC 29407. Expressions of sympathy may be viewed or submitted online at www.McAlister-Smith.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to McALISTER-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, MT PLEASANT CHAPEL, 1520 RIFLE RANGE ROAD, MT PLEASANT, SC (843) 884-3833. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Jul. 20 to Jul. 21, 2015.

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August 16, 2015

!today 8/16 at church listening to the Dismissal Hymn, the last time I heard this hymn was at Laura's memorial. what a beautiful hymn, but very sad memory.

Lovingly,
Debbie Wilgus

James & Michelle Rodriguez

July 27, 2015

Our condolences on the loss of a wonderful spirit and person. We pray for love, support and strength to surround her family and friends during this time.

Susan Black

July 23, 2015

Dear Michael: I am so sorry to hear of Laura's passing. Please know of how I know you pain. Susan

The George family

July 22, 2015

To the Whitman family,
May God draw you close in His comfort and care as He strengthens and sustains you during your time of loss.

Mark & Audrey Mandel

July 22, 2015

Neil and Melinda, Audrey and I send our deepest condolences. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.

July 22, 2015

Neil, Melinda, Katie and the Whitman family. I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. Charlie Gallman and the staff of Gallman Personnel.

Beatrice Runyan

July 22, 2015

I am so sorry for your loss. Sending prayers to the whole family during this difficult time.

Scott and Lauren McClary

July 22, 2015

We are so sorry for your loss. Laura was an amazing person. You are in our prayers.

Karen and Bobby Elsey

July 21, 2015

Neil and Melinda, We can't imagine your heart break right now. Bobby and I pray y'all find peace and comfort in reflecting on all the good family times shared with Laura in the days to come.

Dottie Karst

July 21, 2015

Dear Neil, Melinda, Katie and the entire Whitman family, we are so sorry for your loss. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers. Dottie Karst and the staff at Charles Foster Co.

Cheryl and Jason Clark

July 21, 2015

Neil, Melinda and the entire Whitman family, we are so sorry for your loss and will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

July 21, 2015

DEar Neil, Melinda, Katie and Lisa- I am so sorry for your loss! My prayers are with your entire family at this sad time- Joan Graesch

Tara Frazier

July 21, 2015

I'm so sorry to hear about Laura's passing. We worked together on the bridge project and I remember her being "in-your-face" cool with a sense of humor to make any situation seem not so bad. Sleep in peace Ms. Laura you will be surely missed.

Gloria Purcell

July 21, 2015

To the entire Whitman family, I am so saddened by your great loss. You will be in my thoughts and prayers as you go through the days ahead.

Joe Fanning

July 21, 2015

Mike, please know that Kaye and I have and will continue to have all of you in our thoughts and prayers.

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