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Marguerite Soubeyroux Narthum Ballam

1933 - 2020

BORN

1933

DIED

2020

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J. Henry Stuhr Mount Pleasant Chapel

1494 Mathis Ferry Road

Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

Marguerite Ballam Obituary

Marguerite Soubeyroux Narthum Ballam Mt. Pleasant - Marguerite Soubeyroux Northum Ballam, "Sou", 86, of Mount Pleasant, SC entered into eternal rest on Thursday, January 2, 2020. All services will be private. Arrangements by J. Henry Stuhr, Inc. Mount Pleasant Chapel. Sou was born December 10, 1933 in Charleston, South Carolina, daughter of Harold Clifton Northum and Marguerite LePrince Northum. She graduated from Memminger High School and worked as an X-ray technician at Roper Hospital. Formerly married to Bert Ballam for 25 years, "Sou" raised 4 children, Donna Ballam, Renee Ballam Shaw (Bryan), Kelly Ballam, and Bram Ballam (Kathy). She loved being a grandmother, (Sou-Sou) to her 9 grandchildren: Alyson Jones Kelley, Lynsey Jones Zieman, Cameron Jones, Clay McCarn, Austin Shaw, Madison Butler Ward, Brittany Butler, Luke Ballam and Rosalyn Ballam and her 8 great-grandchildren. Sou is also survived by her brother, Clifton Northum (Joan) of Moncks Corner, SC. She was preceded in death by her parents, her sister, Pierrine and her daughter, Donna. Memorials may be made to Charleston Animal Society, 2455 Remount Road, North Charleston, SC, 29406 www.CharlestonAnimalSociety.org. 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 Jan. 3 to Jan. 5, 2020.

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Ron White

September 12, 2020

Kelly and Bram,
I'm so sorry to hear about your mom, I just found out today. I have such fond memories of her, her quick wit and humor. I will not forget her bright smile and laugh, she was a force to be reckoned with. My most sincere condolences, she will be missed.

Neila Cary

January 14, 2020

With deepest sympathy. I'm so very sorry for your loss. Sou was a great neighbor. May happy memories fill your hearts

Jimmy & Patty Hayes

January 6, 2020

Dear Bram,Kathy and family,
We are very sorry to hear of your loss.We hope all of your memories comfort you through these times.No one can replace mom.We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.God bless all of you.

Jeanne Griffin Hill

January 5, 2020

I am sorry to hear of Sou's passing. May God grant you peace in this difficult time.

Ann W

January 5, 2020

Renee, Sending deepest condolences to you and your family. Ann

Dee Langley

January 4, 2020

Lasting memory of always caring for a community.

Laurie Grassie (Simmons)

January 4, 2020

My sincere condolences to all of Sou's family.
She was a lovely lady and I know you'll all miss her very much!

Gay & Janice Niemeyer

January 4, 2020

We are sorry to hear of your loss of your mother.
Your in our thoughts and prayers. We love you!

Johnny Cleary

January 4, 2020

One Very Special Lady in my life. Love You Miss Sue.

CHERYLL WOODS-FLOWERS

January 4, 2020

Dear Ballam family,

I was so sorry to read this morning that you had lost Mrs. Ballam. Please know that you will be on my heart and in my prayers over the coming weeks and months.

Cheryll Woods-Flowers

Bonnie Brown

January 3, 2020

Dear Renee I'm so extremely sorry for your families loss. She's home with our lord and no longer suffering from pain.

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