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Lelia McCarley Obituary

Lelia McCarley Ladson - Mrs. Lelia M. McCarley entered into eternal rest on Saturday, May 30, 2020. Residence: 3785 Ladson Road, Ladson, SC 29456. The relatives of Mrs. Leila M. McCarley will celebrate her life at a private graveside service on Friday, June 5, 2020, at 1:00 PM. Mrs. McCarley is the widow of Mr. Melvin McCarley, Sr.; the mother of Mr. Rodney Hutchinson (Pamela), Ms. Shara McCarley, Mr. McCarley, Jr. (Jaime), and Mrs. Michelle McCarley Millard; the grandmother of 13 grandchildren amd 7 great-grandchildren; the sister of Ms. Thelma Brown, Ms. Carol Bankston, Rev. Brenda Thornhill, Ms. Terry Ford, Ms. Trudy Brown, Ms. Karen Hutchinson and Mr. Ronald Hutchinson. She was 75 years old and a Retired Nurse. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.wmsmithmcnealfuneralhome.com. Arrangements made 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 Jun. 2 to Jun. 3, 2020.

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Mary Tyner

June 10, 2020

Lee when we worked together you were always the life of the party and you loved you some Cauley I lost touch with you for along time only when I found you again you were Ill but it was good to laugh and chat again I know you and cauley are catching up you enjoy girl love you

Morgan McCarley

June 9, 2020

Dma,
The house feels empty without you. Its hard to accept that youre gone but I know you are so much happier. Im so grateful for the time we spent together. Ill carry you in my spirit always. I will always always love you.

Michelle McCarley

June 8, 2020

Mom. It hurts that you are no longer here in the flesh. I know you are here in the spirit and I rejoice to know you are no longer suffering and trying to be strong for us. We will continue to grow for the legacy of you and dad. With my entire heart I love you!

Melita Hopkins

June 4, 2020

May God bless your family in this time of sorrow. God has ended your suffering and reunited you with your husband. Rest in paradise.

James McCarley

June 3, 2020

Lea you will be missed by many in our family , I know that you will be happy to be back with Melvin ( AKA) Duck McCarley

Chloe Anastasia Keffer

June 3, 2020

dma I love you so much I miss you a lot and I wish I was able to hug you and you were still here but at least you are in a good place to be at!

Alyssa Leila McCarley

June 3, 2020

i miss you dma, I miss hearing your voice, I wish I could hug you one more time, hear your voice one more time. I know god is taking care of you now, and I know your happy and living life in heaven now, I want you to know even tho we didnt talk everyday I love you so much and I miss you dma.

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