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Lorea Ridgeway Campbell ALCOLU, SC - Lorea Ridgeway Campbell, 86, widow of Albert Campbell, went to be with our Lord Wednesday, November 3, 2010, at RoseCrest Retirement Community in Inman. Born February 5, 1924, in Clarendon County, she was the daughter of the late Charles Nettles and Naomi Bryant Ridgeway. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Manning. She is survived by two daughters, Marian C. O'Shields and her husband Michael L. (Mike) of Landrum, and Roberta (Bert) C. and her husband Dr. William B. Rush (Billy) of Newberry; five grandchildren, Mickey O'Shields (Lana) of Campobello, Betsi O'Shields of Charlotte, North Carolina, Rebecca Rush (Rod Elkins) of Prosperity, Sarah Rush and Albert Campbell Rush of Charleston; and two great-grandchildren, Mackaylan O'Shields and Rory Elkins. She is survived also by three sisters, Willowese R. Campbell (Mrs. W.L.) of Kingstree, Esther R. Taylor (Mrs. H.L.) of Manning, and Betty R. Spigner of Sumter. She was pre-deceased by one daughter Gwendolyn Naomi Campbell; one grandson William B. Rush, III; three brothers, William E. Ridgeway, Charles T. Ridgeway, and Albert Ridgeway; and two sisters, Oneida R. Montjoy and Oletheia Ridgeway. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, November 5, 2010, at First Baptist Church of Manning, South Carolina, with the Reverend Chad Rickenbaker officiating. Burial will follow in Trinity United Methodist Church Cemetery in Alcolu. The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday in the Heritage Hall of First Baptist Church, Manning. Memorials may be made to Lottie Moon Offering of First Baptist Church, 49 West Boyce Street, Manning, SC 29102 or to Alzheimer's Association, P.O. Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090. Stephens Funeral Home & Crematory, 304 N. Church Street, Manning, is in charge of arrangements. (803) 435-2179 www.stephensfuneralhome.org Visit our guestbook at www.postandcourier.com/ deaths

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Nov. 3 to Nov. 4, 2010.

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November 4, 2010

Dear Bert and family,
I am so sorry about your loss. Please know that we are praying for your family. All our love,
Johnny, Belinda and children

November 4, 2010

Bert and family, I am so sorry for you loss. My love and prayers are with you all.

Debbie Pace McCaskill

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