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Lynn Dunlap Obituary

Lynn Marie Dunlap Ravenel, SC - Lynn Marie Dunlap, formerly Lynn Rohaus, 59,of Ravenel passed away on December 24, 2016 shortly after being diagnosed with Cancer. Her Mass of Christian Burial be held Saturday, December 31, 2016 in Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 5 Teresa Drive at 12:00 p.m. Prayers of Final Commendation and Farewell will follow in Mount Pleasant Memorial Gardens, 1308 Mathis Ferry Road, Mt. Pleasant. Her viewing will be held Friday in J. HENRY STUHR INC., WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL, 3360 Glenn McConnell Parkway from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. A resident of Charleston County, South Carolina she served her community first as a dispatcher then as both a sworn Police Officer and as a Deputy Sheriff. She retired in 1994 as a result of injuries sustained in the line of duty. After retiring she opened her home as an Animal Rescue and Sanctuary and became an Animal Rights Activist and Rehabilitationist. Although estranged from her relatives she is survived by a vast Family of Blue, all of her brothers and sisters in law enforcement both active duty and retired. Lynn was preceded in death by her parents, Wilson Dunlap and Anita Dunlap and her son, Patrick Wilson Rohaus. Memorials may be made to Charleston Animal Society, 2455 Remount Road. North Charleston, SC 29406. A memorial message may be sent to the family by visiting our website at www.jhenrystuhr.com. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Dec. 27 to Dec. 28, 2016.

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Theseus Mendiola

November 8, 2023

It was my wish to meet my father's half sister. Although we will never have the chance I send my condolences from her long lost family in Guam.

Sheriff Al Cannon

December 30, 2016

God Bless you and keep you Lynn. Sheriff

Terry Jones

December 30, 2016

Lynn, I miss you more than words can express...you knew we were sisters in blue, and you called me your sister by choice..over the past 30 years..we became more than sisters by choice..we are truly family...today and tomorrow are two very hard days for Paul and I..WE have done our best to carry out your wishes, and I hope you are pleased. It was an honor sis, Paul and I will see you again when God calls us home...Continue watching over our brothers and sisters in blue. I know Worf, Heidi, and Ogden were very happy to see you, as were all the animals you cared for and shared your life with...Love you...

Tammy Solomon-Conner

December 29, 2016

May you Rest In Peace!

Beth Sparks

December 29, 2016

Lynn was a fellow animal rescuer and gave a voice to the animals in need. She made a difference... She will not be forgotten.

Earl Fowler

December 29, 2016

Having worked with Lynn at Charleston County, I cannot ever remember her to utter an unkind word, always professional. A good law enforcement officer.
Lynn, I'm sure you are at peace.
God bless all family and friends.

Chris Sosnowski

December 29, 2016

It's EOS. Rest well, Lynn.

George Tittle Jr

December 29, 2016

I hope that you may rest in peace. It was a pleasure to know and work with you.

Landa Berry

December 29, 2016

So many miss adventures rescuing domestic skunks. I mean as you.

Diane Groves-Tarr

December 29, 2016

I just wanted to pass on my deepest condolences, Lynn was an amazing woman, rest in peace my sister in blue.

Perrette Murray

December 29, 2016

Lynn "Always" made everything less stressful for someone else.
It was a pleasure to be work with her "Back In The Days" at CCounty PD as a Dispatcher.
"RIP"........

Perrette M. Murray

Mike Hill

December 28, 2016

Our sincere condolences. RIP Lynn

Mike & Linda Hill

Early Mitchum

December 28, 2016

I will always be grateful for the love and protection Lynn showed to all animals. She was always there for me when I had questions or concerns with my prairie dogs.We have lost a wonderful woman, but she will always remain in our hearts. Thank you, Lynn, for making this world a better place and all you did for the fur babies.

Jeff Harrison

December 28, 2016

Lynn was such a loving and caring person that I have been friends with for over 20 years. The times we shared over the years will never be forgotten! Rest in Peace

Paul Jones

December 28, 2016

Lynn was one of my Best Friends, I've know her for 19 years, and she had a heart of gold, she considered myself and my wife her sister and brother-in-law...you will be sadly missed Lynn, we love you so so much...

Bruce Orr

December 28, 2016

Rest in Peace Lynn.

Stan Reeves

December 28, 2016

I worked with Lynn back in the day, Lynn was a good cop, passionate, with lots of street sense. She served her profession well. God bless her and her family.
Sincerely,
Stan Reeves

Debra Edwards-Brown

December 28, 2016

Earth has no sorrow that heaven can not heal.
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Memorial Events
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Dec

30

Visitation

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

J. Henry Stuhr Inc., West Ashley Chapel

3360 Glenn McConnell Parkway, Charleston, SC 29414

Dec

31

Service

Mt. Pleasant Memorial Gardens

1308 Mathis Ferry Road, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

Dec

31

Mass of Christian Burial

12:00 p.m.

Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church

5 St. Teresa Drive, Charleston, SC 29407

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J. Henry Stuhr West Ashley Chapel

3360 Glenn McConnell Parkway, Charleston, SC 29414

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