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Margaret Reilly Obituary


REILLY, Margaret Entered into eternal rest on the afternoon of July 27, 2008, Margaret Jane Glass Reilly, wife of Gerard Eugene Reilly, resident of Charleston, South Carolina, formerly of Cinnaminson, New Jersey. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Gerard E. Reilly are invited to attend her Mass of Christian Burial at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Thursday morning, July 31, 2008, at ten o'clock. Final Commendation and Farewell will follow in Beaufort National Cemetery at two-thirty o'clock. The family will receive friends at J. HENRY STUHR, INC., WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL Thursday morning from nine until nine-thirty o'clock. Mrs. Reilly was born September 13, 1920 in Wichita, Kansas, daughter of William R. Glass and Celeste Gillier Glass. She was a member of Christ Our King Catholic Church. She was a homemaker, loving wife and mother. Mrs. Reilly was a United States Navy veteran and served during World War II. She enjoyed sewing, dancing and reading. Surviving are her husband, Gerard of 61 years; four daughters, Peggy Reilly of New York, NY; Nancy Reilly Dixon and husband David of Charleston, SC; Anne Reilly of Anacortes, WA; and Teresa Reilly Palmer of Norfolk, VA; three sons, Pat Reilly and wife JoAnn of Cary, NC; David Reilly and wife Miriam of Denver, CO; Bill Reilly of Maui, HI. She also leaves behind twelve grandchildren and two great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter Mary Reilly Yardley. A memorial message may be sent to the family by visiting our website at www.jhenrystuhr.com. Visit our guestbook at www.charleston.net/deaths.

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier on Jul. 29, 2008.

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Anne Lee

August 1, 2008

Mrs. Nancy,
I was so sad to hear about Mrs. Reilly. She truly was a sweet woman who loved her kids and husband, whom she spoke of often. Take care.

Julia Crouch

July 30, 2008

Nancy and the Reilly family:

My thoughts are with you all. She will be missed by all at Trinity. She was a pleasure to take care of. Please let me know if I can do anything.

Alice Robinson, RN

July 29, 2008

She is and will be missed at Trinity Mission. My condolences to the family.

Deonne Francewar

July 29, 2008

To Nancy and The Reilly Family,

May you find comfort and peace of all the precious memories that you all shared with her live long in your hearts. I am praying for you and the family at this difficult time. Remember, The battle is not yours, it's the Lord's. Stay Bless

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