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Lorraine Gethers Obituary

Lorraine Smalls Gethers MT. PLEASANT - Mrs. Lorraine Smalls Gethers, 87, of Mt Pleasant, South Carolina and the widow of Nathaniel Gethers, Sr., passed away Thursday, November 7, 2019. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, November 15, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. in Olive Branch A.M.E. Church, 1734 Hwy. 17 North, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464. She will be laid to rest in Mt. Pleasant Memorial Gardens, 1308 Mathis Ferry Rd., Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464. Viewing will be at the church this evening at 6:00 p.m. and the family will be receiving friends from 7:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Mrs. Gethers is survived by her devoted children: Nathaniel Gethers, Jr. (Cynthia), Anthony Gethers, Sr. (Yvette), Calvin Smalls (Cynthia), Cheryl McLaurin, Evetta Hannibal (Emmanuel), Carol Gethers and Nancy Gethers Davis; siblings: Sue Middleton, Helen Smalls and Lee Oliver Smalls (Bernita); grandchildren, great-grandchildren and a host of other loving relatives and dear friends. Expressions of sympathy to the family may be made online at www.palmettomortuary.com. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ENTRUSTED TO THE PALMETTO MORTUARY, INC., 1122 MORRISON DRIVE, CHARLESTON, SC 29403. OFFICE: 843.727.1230 and FAX: 843.724.3528. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Nov. 13 to Nov. 14, 2019.

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Pearlene Dawson

November 15, 2019

Carol and the rest of the family, your loss is certainly felt by many. Your mom was such a sweet and caring person and I know you will miss her. I pray that God will give you all the strength to endure. God will take care of you. Love Always,

Linda Koester

November 14, 2019

November 14, 2019

Cheryl, we are thinking about and praying for you and your family at this time. May God's love surround you. - Linda and Richard Koester ❤

Rev. Dr. Robert Grove & the Joshua Baptist Church Family

November 14, 2019

My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart,and my portion forever ~ Psalm 73:26 To our dear Bro. Anthony Gethers and family, may the peace which comes from the memories of love shared and happy family moments be a source of comfort to you now and in the days ahead. The Joshua Baptist church family is remembering you in our prayers.

Deborah Brown & Family

November 14, 2019

My Sincere Condolences To The Family, Your Loved One Was Such A Joy To Work With,Kept Me Laughing As well As Keeping Me Straight, May God Bless You All With Strength As you Go Through This Heartbreaking Time

Vonda Spencer

November 14, 2019

My condolences to the family of Mrs. Lorraine.
You will truly be missed. What a wonderful lady
You were with a loving Big heart ❤. RIP

Ida Washington

November 9, 2019

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

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Memorial Events
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Nov

14

Viewing

6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Olive Branch A.M.E. Church

1734 Hwy. 17 North, Mt. Pleasant, SC

Nov

14

Calling hours

7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Olive Branch A.M.E. Church

SC

Nov

15

Funeral service

10:00 a.m.

Olive Branch A.M.E. Church

1734 Hwy. 17 North, Mt. Pleasant, SC

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1122 Morrison Dr, Charleston, SC 29403

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