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Lillian Hunter O'Brien Dodson

Lillian Hunter O'Brien Dodson obituary, Charleston, SC

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Lillian Dodson Obituary

Lillian (Itty) Hunter O'Brien Dodson Charleston - Lillian (Itty) Hunter O'Brien Dodson passed away Saturday, July 8, 2023 at her home in Charleston, surrounded by her family. The relatives and friends of Jim and Lillian H. Dodson are invited to attend her funeral service 11:00 AM Saturday, July 15, 2023 from the chapel of the James A. McAlister Funeral Home, 1620 Savannah Highway, Charleston. Interment will follow at Live Oak Memorial Gardens in Charleston. The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to the service. Itty was born on July 24, 1936 in Tarboro, NC. She graduated from St. Andrews High School, class of 1954, where she majored in fun friends, singing and dancing in "The Show", cheerleading and obtaining many superlatives. Itty was preceded in death by her husband, William J. O'Brien, Jr. and her son, David Hunter O'Brien. She is survived by her husband, James L. Dodson, Jr.; son, William J. O'Brien III; daughter, Elizabeth O. Ruoss; grandchildren, Chris (Megan) Ruoss, William J. (CayLa) O'Brien IV, Jonathon (Jamie) Ruoss, Ashleigh O'Brien and Matthew Ruoss; six great-grandchildren; sister, Eleanor (Jim) Stewart and brothers, Charles Hunter and Richard (Ann) Hunter. Arrangements by James A. McAlister, (843) 766-1365.

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Jul. 12 to Jul. 13, 2023.

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Julia and Tony Ball

July 15, 2023

Dearest Jim,
We are with you in spirit today and in the days ahead. Itty was a dear, beautiful, and kind lady. She will be sorely missed by you, Elizabeth, and Bill, as well as your neighbors and friends.

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Laura Keating

July 12, 2023

So sorry for your loss. She was a wonderful
Mom and grandmother and I know she will be missed.

Rick Hunter

July 12, 2023

Sorry to read of Itty´s passing. We will be out of town Saturday but will be thinking of the family.

James Dodson III

July 11, 2023

I enjoyed our conversations. She was always so thoughtful and generous. I will miss her! Rest in peace.

Danny and Sandra Riddle

July 10, 2023

We are so sorry for your loss. We loved Itty so much and always enjoyed spending time with her. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

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