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Mary Derrick Obituary

Mary Middlebrooks Derrick COLUMBIA, SC - Funeral service for Mary Middlebrooks Derrick, 82, will be at 2 p.m., Tuesday, November 24, 2009, at Belmont Baptist Church, with burial in Crescent Hill Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service beginning at 1 p.m. at the church. DUNBAR FUNERAL HOME, DUTCH FORK CHAPEL, is assisting the family. Mrs. Derrick died Sunday, November 22, 2009. Born in Birmingham, Ala., she was a daughter of the late Theodore Napoleon Middlebrooks, Jr., and Florence Kilpatrick Middlebrooks. A 1944 graduate of Columbia High School, she retired from SCE&G after 31 years of service. A long -time member of Belmont Baptist Church, she taught Sunday School, was a GA leader and was a member of the WMU. Mary was an avid tennis fan and sports enthusiast who also enjoyed traveling. Mrs. Derrick is survived by daughters, Jean How (George), Jane Rish (Steve), both of Columbia, Mary Kay Shealy (Ralph) of Mt. Pleasant; six grandchildren, Chris How (Mary), Michael How (Joy), Ashley Burkett, Blake Rish (Lindsay), Katie Shealy, Amy Shealy; three great-grandchildren, Macy How, Ross Hartzog, Layton Tootle; brother, Lawrence Esco Middlebrooks of Spartanburg. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Ernest Dewey Derrick, Jr; brothers, Everette and Teddy Middlebrooks; sister, Virginia Cherry. The family gives thanks to God for their Mother's life and her example of Christian love and devotion to her family. Special thanks are also extended to Mrs. Mildred McLaurin for her loving care and kindness. Memorials may be made to Belmont Baptist Church, 901 Mason Road, Columbia, SC 29203. Please sign the online guestbook at www.dunbarfunerals.com. Visit our guestbook at www.postandcourier.com/deaths

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier on Nov. 23, 2009.

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November 24, 2009

I have fond memories of Mary from the early days at SCEG. Mary was always smiling and encouraging. I was a young new employee and she always had kind words to say. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family.

John Gregg

Pattie Heady

November 24, 2009

What a lovely lady! I cherish memories of Mrs. Mary sitting at the baseball field with my mom watching their grandsons play. She was beautiful both inside and out. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. May God be glorified. Pattie and Gary Heady and family

November 23, 2009

Heritage Circle of Union United Methodist Church sends love & peace to Jean and her family.

Mary Ruth Starr

November 23, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Mary Kay. May God bless you all. Peace, Mary Ruth

Carol Sloop

November 23, 2009

Jean and Jane, you are both in my thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry for you loss.

November 23, 2009

"My thoughts and prayers are with the whole family." I' ve known the Derricks for a long time. I grew up on chippewa dr. right next to them
She was such a wonderful person we all thought a lot of her.
Steve Paula&Jessica Broach (Columbia SC)
I'm Paula The daughter of AB Howard Jr. and the late Lois Howard

Martha Bridgeman

November 23, 2009

Aunt Mary was one of the sweetest ladies I've ever known. I always loved going to visit her over the years. I will always remember spending weeks with she and Uncle E.D. in the summer and listening to Elvis and Jerry Clower. Every time that I would visit she would always have to give me something to take home. I still have all of those little knick knacks around my house. She will certainly be missed by my family.

mary morehead

November 23, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with the family.GOD BLESS!

Barbara Bolton Sharpe

November 23, 2009

Mary was a beautiful person. I have known Mary since I was a very young child through my sister, Evelyn Bolton Sharpe. They were good friends as long as I can remember. Evelyn & I lived on Elmwood Ave. across from Mary Middlebrook (actually we lived in the house in Elmwood Cemetery) Evelyn passed away in 1995. Mary also lived across the street from my sister-in-law, Betty Dent. I'm so sorry about her passing. My thoughts & prayers are with the family. God be with you all at this difficult time. Love, Barbara Bolton Sharpe(husband, Thurmond Sharpe)

Lowell Hopkins

November 23, 2009

Mrs. Rish and Steve,
I'm sorry for your loss. Steve has told me of your Mother's illness. I knew your Father for many years. Lowell Hopkins

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