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Margaret Fike Obituary

Margaret Sue Fike Charleston - Margaret Sue Fike of Charleston, born on November 14, 1946, passed away on October 15, 2017. The relatives and friends of Margaret Sue Fike are invited to attend her Funeral Service at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, October 18, 2017, at the Graveside, Magnolia Cemetery. Online condolences may be made at www.CharlestonFunerals.com. She was born and raised in Charleston. Margaret Sue received her undergraduate and graduate degrees from Coker College and The Citadel, respectively. Her 41-year teaching career included positions at a Navajo reservation in New Mexico, a Cherokee reservation in North Carolina, and several Charleston County schools. Her years on the reservations led to a love of American Indian culture. She also loved music and animals, especially cats. She is pre-deceased by her parents, Lillian Sue Patterson and Frank E. Fike, and she is survived by three cousins: Patricia Lovelace of Columbia, Anna Fike of Brooklyn, New York, and Joe Fike of Charleston. Arrangements by JAMES A. MCALISTER Funerals & Cremation (843)766-1365 Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Oct. 16 to Oct. 17, 2017.

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Louise Szymanski

May 20, 2025

Sue taught both of our sons at Buist Academy in Charleston. They both like her a lot. She could make a social studies lesson come to life. She had a wonderful gift.

Linda Neyle

October 30, 2017

I taught with Sue for several years at Memminger and became her friend. She loved teaching math/social studies and inspired a love of learning in her students. Her knowledge of her subject areas provided opportunities to teach teachers, also, through workshops. She had a passion for the Southwest and shared many stories about her travels and teaching on the reservation. Caring for her mother brought her back to Charleston to work in the public schools. Her love of cats, sense of humor and lively conversation will be greatly missed!

Randy Mescher

October 19, 2017

I met Sue only on 2 occasions both for discussing business. Even though she was obviously a very sick lady plus experiencing great pain and discomfort from her ailments, she was very kind to me and put forth a very positive and cheery presence. Sue, may God take you into His arms and hold you tight let you be with Him today in Paradise!

Dolores Millings

October 17, 2017

Sue was a teacher at Buist Academy during the time my sons were students there. She was a caring, compassionate teacher who genuinely cared about her students. She was also a good friend and will be missed.

Patricia McCullough-Brown

October 17, 2017

My heartfelt condolences to the family of Sue Fike. Ms. Fike and I worked together at Brentwood and Morningside Middle Schools. She had so much to offer her students and her co-workers. Her gentle kindness was ever present. Rest in Paradise.

Terrill (Terry) Leff

October 17, 2017

I was Sues classmate at Rivers High School during the early 1960's. I found her to be an intelligent , kind lady who I am proud to have called my friend.

October 17, 2017

I'm so sorry for the loss of your loved one.

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