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Lynda Clifton Obituary

Lynda Bessinger Clifton Summerville - Lynda Bessinger Clifton, 73, of Summerville, wife of Larry Stephen Clifton, passed away on Monday, October 29, 2018 at her residence. Family and friends are invited to attend her visitation on Thursday, November 1, 2018 from 11 o'clock until hour of Service at James A. Dyal Funeral Home. Funeral service will begin at 1 o'clock. In lieu of Flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 2090 Executive Hall Road, #130, Charleston, SC 29407. Lynda was born on September 24, 1945 in Orangeburg, SC, daughter of the late Joe and Helen Bessinger. She graduated from Ashley Hall in Charleston, SC. She enjoyed working out at the gym with her husband Larry but most of all enjoyed running. Survivors including her husband Larry of 30 years are: one son: Grant Williams of Mt. Pleasant; one daughter: Jennifer Crouse of Mt. Pleasant; four grandchildren: Jackson Crouse, Phoebe Crouse, Morgan Crouse and Nate Crouse; two brothers: David Bessinger (Kay) of Ridgeville and Steve Bessinger: of Summerville. A memorial message may be written to the family by visiting our website at www.jamesadyal.com. ARRANGEMENTS BY JAMES A. DYAL FUNERAL HOME, 303 SOUTH MAIN STREET, SUMMERVILLE, SC 29483 (843)873-4040. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Oct. 30 to Oct. 31, 2018.

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Thomas Mullen

November 1, 2018

Larry, my great friend, I grieve with you--Lynda was an extraordinary person in her own quiet way. Well, she's in a better place now, but till I understand your loss.
Tom

October 31, 2018

Larry...I am so sorry for your loss. I'm sure Lynda appreciated all the love and special care you gave to her in her final days. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Nancy Mason

October 31, 2018

My thoughts and prayers are with your family in this time of loss. I am a former co-worker of Larry's, and I wanted to share my heartfelt condolences. Sherri Mahoney Jacobs, Walters State Community College.

Glenda Nolen

October 31, 2018

Larry, you are in our thoughts and prayers. Fred & Glenda Nolen in TN

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