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Lillie Coaxum Obituary

Lillie Mae Coaxum McCLELLANVILLE - The relatives and friends of Mrs. Lillie Mae Coaxum are invited to attend her funeral services on Saturday, November 20, 2010, 1:00 p.m., at St James AME Church, 8004 Hwy. 17 North, McClellanville, SC. Interment: Church Cemetery. Mrs. Coaxum is survived by her children, Mr. Thomas Coaxum, Jr. (Carolyn), Mr. Larry Coaxum (Rachel), Mr. Wilbur Coaxum, Mrs. Laurel C, Thompson (Gerald), Ms. Betty J. Coaxum, Mr. Pelzer Coaxum, Mr. Melvin Coaxum, Mr. Lefonzer Coaxum (Beverly), Mr. Scott A. Coaxum (Delores), and Ms. Letitia Y. Green; her grandchildren and great-grandchildren; her siblings, Ms. Amy Ruth Thompson, Ms. Dorothy T. Campbell, Mrs. Juanita White (George), Mrs. Verionicia T. Nelson (Melvin), Ms. Catherine Thompson, Ms. Yvonne Thompson, Mr. James Thompson (Bertha), Mr. Theodore Thompson, Mr. John Thompson (Florine) and Mr. Bobby Thompson; adopted brother and sister, Mr. Steven Sanders (Delores) and Ms. Willameina Richardson; sisters and brothers-in-law, Mrs. Florence Thompson, Mrs. Julie Anne Thompson, Mrs. Betty Thompson, Mrs. Martha Steed, Mrs. Liz Steed, Mrs. Betty Thompson, Mr. Marion Mitchell, Sr., and Mr. Allen Coaxum and a host of nieces, nephews other relatives and friends. Viewing for Mrs. Coaxum will be on Friday, November 19, 2010, from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m., at Bryan McNeal Sr. Memorial Chapel, 4129 Hwy. 17 North, Awendaw, SC 29429. Their will be no family hour. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.wmsmithmcnealfh.com. Arrangements by W.M. SMITH-MCNEAL FUNERAL HOME, Inc., 4129 Hwy 17 North Awendaw, SC 29403 (843) 881-4120 or 1-800-924-5659. Visit our guestbook at www.postandcourier.com/ deaths

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Nov. 18 to Nov. 19, 2010.

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Anissa & Jerome Manigault

November 19, 2010

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Shelia Manigault-Middleton

November 19, 2010

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

SHIRLEY ANN MANIGAULT-PATTON

November 19, 2010

TO LAUREL C. THOMPSON AND FAMILY,WHEN the lord calls our loved ones home, he leaves a gift of memories in exchange.Hold on to your memories, and let them guide you during this tyme of sadness. LAUREL,just hold on to GOD's unchanging hand, he will see you through this tyme of sadness.TIME and PRAYERS ARE THE KEYS TO HEALING PAIN.

Marlene Flagg

November 18, 2010

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.

November 18, 2010

You will be missed

John & Jophelia Mitchell

November 18, 2010

Just know that God makes no mistakes. She is just asleep in Jesus. She will forever live in your hearts. Weeping may endure for a night but joy cometh in the morning. Look to the hills whence comes your help and your help definitely comes from the Lord. 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18.

Alvena G Gray & Family

November 17, 2010

May God bless your family in this time of sorrow. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief and may your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. May God comfort, strengthen and keep you now and during the days ahead. Be encouraged. “Blessed are those who mourn, For they shall be comforted.” (Matt 5:4)

Latisa "Nikki" Mazyck

November 17, 2010

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

Arthur & Portia Harrell

November 17, 2010

To the Coaxum Family:
We were deeply saddened to hear of your loss. May the peace which comes from the memories of love shared, comfort you now and in the days ahead.

April Turner

November 16, 2010

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Sheila Powell

November 16, 2010

To the Coaxum Family

God's word is the perfect source of hope and truth. Know that he will never leave you nor forsake you even during your hour of bereavement.

The Awendaw Seniors will cherish the times spent with Ms. Lillie.

jackie smalls

November 16, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Melvenia Greene

November 16, 2010

To the entire family,
May the peace of God keep all of you doing this most sad time. We pray for your strength. Lovingly, Melvenia Smith Greene & family

Carol Cheaver

November 16, 2010

To The Coaxum Family -
Like to extend my deepest sympathy to you during this time of bereavement ..

Chiquetta Amos

November 16, 2010

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Rev.William Kinlaw

November 16, 2010

To the Coaxum Family
Be encouraged to know that earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot.Joy will come in the morning.My prayers are with you'll.

Mary Maxwell

November 15, 2010

To the Coaxum family
Our thoughts and prayer are with you during your time of breavement.

November 15, 2010

Name Is Minister Deborah S.Prince Mother Of Jhon M.and Terrence G.Singleton Buster sons.We don't no you but you have our sympathy,God dose"nt make mistake.Hold on look up to God,He Knows what your going through.Any you will always be in our prayer.Yours inChrist Minister Prince and Sons.

Rev. Debra Smalls-Gardner

November 15, 2010

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.

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