Mary Furches Obituary

Richard, Joe and I returned home from out of town and were so very sorry to hear of Mary's passing. She was a special lady and an inspiration to others. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and Tyler.

Richard - We willl always remember the great times we shared with you & Mary on our trips to Italy, England & France. Mary was a joy to be with & we are so sorry that such a brave fighter lost her battle.Our thoughts & hearts are with you & Tyler at this time.

Todd, my heart goes out to you and Tyler as you adjust to life without your beloved Mary. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

for Mary... a brave & beautiful lady. She'll be missed.

Richard- there are no words to convey how deeply sorry we were to hear Mary lost her valient battle, nor can we say enough to ease your pain of her loss. The love you shared was so apparent.

On behalf of everyone at Pet Helpers, we send to you and Tyler our deepest sympathy and prayers, along with those of many many others here in Charleston and beyond. Please know if you need anything, we are just a call away. We pray God will help you during these painful days ahead and know Mary is with you. Sincerely,

AS you can see from all of these entries, Mary was a truly special person, teacher, and friend. She fought a tough battle and has now gone to be with her father. She knows that all of us will look after Richard and Tyler. Please call upon us for an ear to listen, a shoulder to cry on, or whatever your Pinckney family can do. Love to Richard and Tyler.

Dear Richard and Tyler:
I am so sorry for your loss, I keept track of her progress during your talk radio show, and we all were pulling for her, but God had other plans for her and we dont' have control of his plans for Mary.
As I read some of the entries of some of her former students, it reflects on who she was that these children still remember the "Best Teacher" they had.
Mary, now has a teaching position somewhere in heaven, but now you and Tyler have an angel on your shoulder where you can lean on when necesary and she always be there for you two.

My thoughts and prayers go out to Mary's entire family. I am so sorry for your loss of such sweet person.

Dear Todd,

I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Goddess Bless. May your faith give you strength during this difficult time.

Julie Blevins Fields
Black Mountain, NC

I will miss Mary...she was a very positive person. She truly loved the children in her classroom; I think those children are better people because of Mary.

I will miss our conversations at recess where we laughed at ourselves, talked politics and about our families.

Mary loved her husband and son so much; she told me so many wonderful things about Richard and Tyler - she had a tremendous amount of respect for her husband and spoke often about the love that Tyler had for his dad . My heart aches for Richard and Tyler.

We will miss her at Pinckney.

Michael Cragg
Teacher at Pinckney

Dear Todd,
My thoughts and prayer are with you and your family. I heard so many wonderful things about Mary through mutual USC friends - especially the love that you two shared. I am so sorry for your loss. God bless,

I am so sorry for your tragic loss, I'm praying for you and your son. Mrs. Furches taught me my fifth grade year and was the most inspirational person I've ever met. She was sweet, genuine, and you could tell she really cared for all of her students. We are all going to miss her so much, may she rest in peace.

With Love,
Jordan Glyder

Mr. Furchess: May God bless you and your son during this very difficult time. I thank you for being there for my son at FDHS many years ago. Please know that you and your son will be in our thoughts and prayers.

Todd,

We are heart broken to hear of Mary's passing, we want you to know we are thinking of you and Tyler. Marge told us many wonderful things about Mary and we would like to have met her. We have met Tyler and he is an amazing boy! We hope to spend more time with him this summer. Mary had a long fight and I really admire her bravery. May she rest in peace.
Love, April and Tom Phillips

Our family is so sorry for your loss. May God bless you and Tyler in the days ahead. Your family is in our prayers.

Richard, my husband & I listen to you every morning and feel like you are one of our dear friends. Please know how much we are thinking about you and Tyler and pray that Mary's beautiful memories will soften the heartache.

Todd and Tyler, I am so sorry about Mary. Know she is in a place without pain now. I know what you are going through, and if you ever need to talk or need a friend, you know how to find me.

Mary you will be missed by all who have been touched by you but your spirit will live on in our hearts forever. Rest in peace.

Richard, Our thoughts and prayers to
you and your family. You and Mary were
"blessed" to have each other for the years you spent together.
May God bless you and Tyler.
Linda Mills and family in Goose Creek

I was so moved by hearing Mary talking with Richard on WTMA the day before the Race for the Cure, that I went and registered myself and two of my daughters and we participated in our first every walk. The girls and I were so moved and I stood their bawling as the survivors joined Mary on stage. When I told my daughters, age 14 and 9, that Mary had lost her battle with breast cancer, their reply was, "Well that gives us one more strong reason to race again next year." So we will race with Mary in our hearts next year.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you Richard and Tyler. May God help you to find peace and comfort in this difficult time.

My Heart and Prayers are with Her Family and Friends and with Mr. Richard.

Mr. Richard Todd I want you to know and the family that my Heart and Prayers are with you during this sad moment of time. I'll be thinking about you and the family as I have been since I heard the news. May God Bless and just know we all Love You and we are here for you as well too. Stay Strong Sir....

Richard and Tyler, you have been blessed by a wonderful angel. Know she is with you in spirit. carry on my friend. She will guide you both.

Richard and Tyler, God bless you, Mary can now rest in ease at the right hand of God, I am so saddened by your loss and the prayers will still keep going.

Wonderful words for a wonderful lady. WE want you to be HAPPY Mary!

Our thoughts and prayer are with the Todd family. I have often heard that God is choosing flowers for His garden when He takes someone home. Mary is at peace with her heavenly Father and the sweet rose in God's garden. RIP

My thoughts go out to the family of Mrs. Furches - she was my 5th grade teacher at Pinckney ... and was loved by all of my classmates...she inspired me as well as others in my class.

To all of Mary's family members and friends,...we are so sorry to hear of Mary's passing and know that one day we will ALL be together again in HIS home.

To the Furches and White families - I was deeply saddened to hear of Mary's passing after such a courageous battle. Rest in peace Mary - and may your family and friends hearts be filled with wonderful memories and peace knowing they now have a special angel watching over them

Richard and Tyler, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your families at this time. Mary was such a wonderful friend and colleague to all around her. She helped me so much during my time at SJSE and with my National Boards. I have read so many entries from those who worked with her and students who had her. She will be missed by all. A truly awesome person.

Mary's light will always shine bright.

To The Furchess Family My Deepest sympathy goes out to your family.Mrs. Fuchess was a very sweet person The Mcclellanville Middle School had the opportunity of working with Mrs.White So sleep on and take your we love you but God loved you Best!!

We are so sorry to learn that Mary's valiant fight has come to an end. You and Tyler are in our thoughts and prayers.

Richard and Tyler, I przy God's grace and mercy upon you during this te most difficult time in your lives. Mary and I worked together at SJSE and her dancing with her students during May Day.

Richard and Tyler, my son William Lupton (Scout and school friend of Tyler) and I wish to extend our deepest sympathy in your time of sorrow. Please have comfort that Mary is looking over you and will never be gone as long as you keep her in your heart.

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

We are very sorry to hear about your loss.

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I'm so sorry for your loss. We are praying the Lord will comfort you and your family durring this time. But Mary Todd is no longer in pain and now is sitting at the feet of our Heavenly Father. Lets celebrate her life and the love that she brought to her son, family and school kids. God bless you all.
Tony, Sandra and Jacob Jones

Richard and Tyler, I am so sorry for your loss. Praying for your family and wishing you comfort.

As a listener for many years, I feel a connection to y'all that seems impossible, having met Mary and Tyler only once and Richard a hand full of times. But I feel a tremendous sadness over your loss and can only hope that the love and goodwill from those who know y'all, either personally or through your show, will bring you comfort. God bless you all.

mary was a beautiful person in so many ways. it melts my heart to see former students making comments. i had the privlege of working with her at SJSE. she was an amazing teacher,mentor; and was always ready to lend an ear. i took her up on it many, many times:) my thoughts are with her family and friends. she will be dearly missed by so many, but her multifaceted legacy will live on. she taught me so many personal and professional lessons. i know i am one of so many. may peace and fond memories replace the grief and sorrow. a truly amazing woman.

Richard and Tyler, my thoughts and prayers go out to you! Mary took me under her wing my first year at St. James-Santee. I enjoyed teaching with her and having her as a friend. She will be missed by so many. I treasure the rocking chair she painted for my first son. He still sits in it 10 years later. Much love.

My heart goes out to the White/Furches family...Ms. White was a sweet and lovely teacher at St. James Santee Elementary and her students are deelply hurt to hear about her passing...God blessed us to have her this long but he needed his angel back...*tear*

Richard,

You and your incredible wife will always remain an inspiration to all of us.

With deepest sympathy,
Pete

Richard, I am so sad to hear about your loss. My heart grieves for you and your son at this time. My family will pray for you and yours.

A great traveling partner, a dear friend and a wonderful spirit. You will be missed!

May God bless Richard and Tyler in this difficult time. I'm sorry I never had the honor of meeting Mary. I pray the memories of her special gifts will bring her family peace. God bless,

Mary, I love you dearly and I can never thank you enough for everything you gave to my son and grandson. You are now in peace and no more pain.

God bless Mary's friends and family. She struck me as a brave person and much loved by her husband. Many prayers for her loved ones.

TO MR FURCHES AND TYLER ESPECIALLY MS JOEANNE, MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL THROUGH THIS DIFFICULT TIME. MAY GOD GIVE YOU THAT PEACE THAT YOU ALL NEED TO GO ON. JUST KNOW THAT GOD HAS HIS ARMS WRAPPED TIGHTLY AROUND HER NOW AND HE IS THERE TO WIPE AWAY ALL HER TEARS. WE LOVE YOU ALL. REST IN PEACE MARY.

A wonderful mother, wife and friend. i will miss you.

Your sweet smile, your laughter and your love of teaching wil be missed...Ms Deb Chute (Mt. Pleasant, SC)

Thank you for the impact you made on so many young lifes as a teacher.

To Mr. Furches and Tyler from a former Fort Dorchester HS student, you have my deepest and most profound condolences. My prayers are with you in this difficult time. Rest in peace Mrs. Furches.

?I'll miss you so much. i remember when i had sail in 5th grade and we would go to your room. rest in peace ?

We all loved you and glad to have been taught by suck a wonderful lady! I learned so much and enjoyed seeing you everyday with a big smile on your face. Family is in my prayers!

Enjoyed teaching with you at Pinckney and dancing to "We Are Family" together in the teacher talent show. Rest now in peace Mary.

One of the best teacher's a girl could have. You will definitely be missed. thank you for everything. Your former students from St. James Santee and McClellanville Middle will truly miss you! We love you Mrs. White-Furchess our new Angel! MUAH

R.I.P Mrs. Furches a very sweet woman....you were a very special person @ St. james santee in mcclellanville....you always had a smile on your face and always lend a helping hand....your battle is over now so rest on sweet lady.....My prayers are with the Furches family!!!!

R.I.P our sweet friend. You will always have a special place in our hearts.

Pete Mulvey, Ann Detyens and family