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Martha Ellen Spain Peavey

1936 - 2018

BORN

1936

DIED

2018

FUNERAL HOME

J. Henry Stuhr Northwoods Chapel

2180 Greenridge Rd

North Charleston, South Carolina

Martha Peavey Obituary

Martha Ellen Spain Peavey N. Charleston - Martha Ellen Spain Peavey, 82, of North Charleston, South Carolina, wife of Russell Clay Peavey, Jr., entered into eternal rest Sunday, April 15, 2018. Her Funeral Service will be held Thursday, April 19, 2018, in Yeamans Park Presbyterian Church, 5931 Murray Drive, at 3:00 p.m. Interment, Carolina Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., NORTHWOODS CHAPEL, 2180 Greenridge Road. Martha was born February 19, 1936, in Chicago, Illinois, daughter of the late Delbert B. Spain and Jewel Lillian Stewart Spain. She was a member of Yeamans Park Presbyterian Church in Hanahan. Martha is survived by her husband of 64 years, Russell; three sons: Mark Peavey (Wanda) of Oak Island, NC, Michael Peavey of N. Charleston, SC and James Peavey (Kathy Jo) of Mauldin, SC; two sisters: Barbara Lucasey and Alice Paez both of Austin, TX; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Yeamans Park Presbyterian Church, 5931 Murray Drive, Hanahan, SC 29410 or Heartland Hospice, 1470 Tobias Gadsden Blvd., Suite 203, Charleston, SC 29407. 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 Apr. 16 to Apr. 17, 2018.

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Mary Buchanan

April 19, 2018

It is never goodbye for those who know Christ but until we meet again. One day we will have a big family reunion and there will be love, joy and hugs all around. For now may we have peace in our memories.
With love,
Mary and Jim Buchanan
and mom (Barbara Jensby)

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Susan Kuras

April 18, 2018

This is a sad time for all. I'll miss her smile, her laugh and her wit. She will be missed but always in my heart. Good bye Aunt Martha.

Archie Franchini

April 18, 2018

I'm sorry to learn of Ms. Peavey's passing.
All of you have my deepest sympathy and I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

Katherine Johnson

April 17, 2018

I am so sorry for your loss. I remember sitting at so many baseball games with you when the boys played ball. May God surround you with his love in upcoming days. I know she will be missed.

Kathy Sturdivant Johnson

Teresa Sturdivant Grooms

April 17, 2018

I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with your family.

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Apr

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

J. Henry Stuhr Northwoods Chapel

2180 Greenridge Rd, North Charleston, SC 29406

Apr

19

Funeral service

3:00 p.m.

Yeamans Park Presbyterian Church

5931 Murray Drive, Hanahan, SC

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J. Henry Stuhr Northwoods Chapel

2180 Greenridge Rd, North Charleston, SC 29406

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