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Mary Chesshire Obituary
CHESSHIRE, Mary Mary Ruth Chesshire, 76, of Charleston, went home to be with her Lord on November 24, 2007, after fighting a courageous battle against cancer. Born on July 3, 1931 in Elkins, WV, she was the daughter of the late Wilson Vernon Lough and the late Dorothy Trembley Lough. She was graduate of Davis & Elkins College of West Virginia, West Virginia University of Morgantown, West Virginia and Mountain State Business College of Parkersburg, West Virginia. She was a cheerleader throughout high school and college. She won the title of Miss Elkins Intermountain , a State Beauty Pageant. She retired from MUSC in 1996. Prior to that, she worked in the Hotel-Motel Industry, where she was President of Charleston Greater Hotel-Motel Association for two years. Earlier in her career, she worked for Senator Ernest F. Hollings, here in Charleston and was also a legal secretary for several years in Downtown Charleston. She was a member of Charleston Baptist Church, where she enjoyed going to church and Sunday school. She enjoyed spending time with family and especially her grandchildren who affectionately called her Granny Grits . Her positive attitude and zeal for life will be terribly missed but always remembered. Her survivors are her two daughters, Dee McCorkle of Charleston, SC and Terri Dunham and her husband Chris of Aiken, SC; three sons, Bill Chesshire and his wife Yvonne of Acworth, GA, Skip Chesshire and his wife Laurie of Marietta, GA and Mark Chesshire of Houston, TX; seven grandchildren, James McCorkle of Charleston, SC, Adam Dunham of Aiken, SC, Holly Collier and her husband Matt of Aiken, SC, Wil Chesshire of Acworth, GA, Austin Chesshire of Marietta, GA, Madison Chesshire of Marietta, GA and Cattrell Chesshire of Houston, TX; several nieces and nephews are Cheryl, Sandy, Karen, Sherry, Ron, Julie, and Billy. She was preceded in death by her two sisters, Dorothy Lough Harbert of Charleston and Annabelle Lough Levitt of West Virginia. The relatives and friends of Mary Ruth Chessire are invited to attend her funeral services on Tuesday, November 27, 2007 at ten o'clock in Charleston Baptist Church. Interment, Holy Cross Cemetery. ARRANGEMENTS BY J. HENRY STUHR INC., WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL. Friends may call J. Henry Stuhr Inc., West Ashley Chapel, Monday, November 26, 2007 from six o'clock until eight o'clock. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Hospice of Charleston, Hospice Center Fund, 3870 Leeds Avenue, Suite 101, North Charleston, SC 29405. A memorial message may be written to the family by visiting our website, www.jhenrystuhr.com. Visit our guestbook at www.charleston.net/deaths.
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Susie Bowick
November 19, 2019
Mary Ruth ,I am a better person because of the love and care you gave me as if I was one of your own children. Not only do I have a literally a life long friend in your youngest child Terri Lynn, aka Rooster. You were a friend to the end with me as an adult. Looking forward when we reunite in Heaven to continue sharing memories forever. Love you, Susie
Judy Singletary Lanier
November 29, 2007
Time has not diminished the fondness I had for your Mom so very long ago. Knowing this, her memory will always be safe in my mind and I am sure your memories will carry you through this difficult time.
November 28, 2007
Dear Family:
Mary was a long time resident of Castlewood Townhouses. We the staff appreciated her positive and upbeat attitude and her kindness to each one of us. We will miss her regular visits to the office. She will be greatly missed and the family has our deepest sympathies.
Sincerely,
The Castlewood Staff
Scott Arnold
November 27, 2007
I am very sorry to hear this. I only met your mother twice but the two times I met her she was very special. My prayers are with the family during this difficult times.
Geri LaVia
November 27, 2007
To Mary's family: I am so sorry for your loss. She is at peace now and in God's care. You are all in my prayers. I wish I could have told her goodbye. We were friends for such a long time.
Woody Turner
November 27, 2007
Billy, Dee Dee, Skipper,Mark, and Terry.
Please accept my condolences for the loss or your mother.She was a great mom! I remember she used to teach us a new vocabulary word, its meaning, and how it was to be used in a sentence.( and I'm willing to bet that ya'll have probably
forgotten about this) One of the words I remember most was esteem. Out of all the moms in the old neighborhood I have always held your mom in the highest esteem. Besides she made the best panckes and syrup I have ever had.
Heedee & Tami Russell
November 27, 2007
Chris & Terri:
Heedee and I would like to express our heartfelt sympathy to you and the rest of the family members on the passing of Mrs. Chesshire. She is resting peacefully now in the arms of Jesus, and as He promised, you will be reunited again one day. We are keeping you close in our thoughts and prayers. We Love You Guys Very Much!!
Shane Hornbuckle & Ed Van Winkle
November 26, 2007
Bill:
We have you, Yvonne and your entire family in our prayers during this time of loss. We didn't have an opportunity to meet your mother but by knowing you, it is obvious she was an incredible lady. Peace be with you!
susie bowick
November 25, 2007
Terri, you all are like family to me and I am blessed to have shared a life time of memories with ya'll. Mary Ruth will be missed but never forgotten. She was like a mom or a sincere friend to anyone who ever had the privilege of her encouragement, inspiration or her positive attitude. And as she would always say "LOVE YA TO PIECES". I think proverb 31:25-31 discribes her well.
Tamara Rouse
November 25, 2007
"...let not your heart be troubled...". It has been my pleasure and a divine priviledge to have known Ms.Chesshire. Terri you are the best. You and your family are in my prayers.
nancy and Larry grant
November 25, 2007
My very special friends, Terri and Chris, we are thinking of you in our prayers. We want you to feel our hugs and love, Nancy and Larry Grant
TJ Galloway
November 25, 2007
Dee, you and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. I know your Momma will be greatly missed.
James A. Stuckey
November 25, 2007
Fritz Hollings brought me to Charleston to practice law with him in '67. Thereafter Mary and I worked together in both his constituent office and our law practice. Yes, truly she had a "positive attitude and zeal for life." We loved her sparkling zest for life, sharp wit, and genuine concern. I'm so sorry I lost contact with her in recent years.
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