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Mary Fuseler Obituary

Mary Ellen Reed Fuseler COLUMBIA, SC - A memorial service for Mary Ellen Reed Fuseler, 58, will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday, August 11, 2010, at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at Dunbar Funeral Home, Devine Street Chapel. Mrs. Fuseler died August 6, 2010. Born July 8, 1952, in Suffolk, VA, she was a daughter of Rev. J.O. Reed Jr. and Mary Duke McLeod Reed. She was a graduate of St. Andrews High School in Charleston and U.S.C. School of Nursing. She worked for the S.C. Department of Mental Health, S.C. Dept. of Corrections and S.C. Blue Cross Blue Shield. She was a board member and sang alto in Arpad Darazs Singers. As a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, she also sang alto in the church choir. She loved fishing and grilling out. She also enjoyed spending time with friends and playing MegaTouch. Surviving in addition to her parents of Lexington are her husband, Henry William Fuseler, III of Columbia; sons, Hank Fuseler (Cara Freije) of Asheville, Joey Fuseler (Erin Andreas) of Lexington; her dog, Rudy; brothers, Jim Reed (Jeanne) of Florence, Pete Reed (Anne) of Arlington, VA, Phil Reed of Lexington; sister, Marilyn Thomson (David) of Columbia; numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a brother, John O. Reed III. Memorials may be made to CaringBridge, Donation Processing Center, PO Box 131447, Houston, TX 77219-1447, (caringbridge.org), American Cancer Society, SC Chapter, 128 Stonemark Lane, Columbia, SC 29210 or St. Joseph Catholic Church Choir Fund, 3600 Devine Street, Columbia, SC 29205. 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 Aug. 8, 2010.

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August 16, 2010

Ellen,
I will miss you always. You were my friend and I will always cherish the time I had you in my life. My prayers are with your family and I know that God will bless them and give them peace. I will always love you and and will hold your memory in my heart.

Sudy Martin

August 13, 2010

Ellen was a charming and entertaining lady, a true southern belle and she will be missed by many. I am fortunate to have had the opportunity to be an acquaintance of hers. My prayers to her family for peace in your hearts, it is so hard to lose someone you love.

Sue Ball-Allsop

August 11, 2010

My friend, I will miss you. I am so glad your pain is over. Now it's time to get to work working your miracles of love as a guardian angel for your family and friends. You were wonderful on Earth, and I know you'll be the best angel ever!

Frank W. Harris

August 10, 2010

She was one of a kind. Hard working, knowledgeable and willing to share those characteristics in helping others. Her sweet personality and positive demeanor will be sorely missed.

God bless you, Ellen.

Terry & M. Dee Roland

August 10, 2010

Henry, our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family during this difficult time. We enjoyed spending time with you & Ellen at the manager functions and she will be missed.

Patricia Ringer

August 10, 2010

My prayers and thoughts to Ellen's family. She was an outstanding person

Angela Matthews Benedetto

August 10, 2010

My prayers are with all of Ellen's family. Her father, Joe Reed, baptized me in the Lynchburg Baptist Church in 1965. The Reed family will always have a special place in my heart.

August 10, 2010

With my deepest sympathy - Ellen was sweet and outstanding in every way. Prayers are with her family.

Jean Ray Williams

August 10, 2010

The year I joined the Arpad Darazs Singers, Ellen was President. She welcomed new members with open arms and advice. I especially remember her intense desire to require the best of all of us, and I am certain that Ellen will be singing in God's Heavenly Choir when I see her again.
Rest in peace, dear lady.

Pam Galvin Charlie Higgins

August 10, 2010

Henry, we so enjoyed you and Ellen visiting us at the lake last month. Ellen's grace and thoughtfulness touched many lives and she will be missed. Our heartfelt sympathy to you and your entire family.

Renee O'Kelley

August 10, 2010

A ray of sunshine that will live on - forever - my thoughts are with you all.

Nancy Bigelow

August 10, 2010

What a beautiful person. I wish I had known Ellen longer. The battle is over, now rest peacefully Ellen.

Holli Roberts

August 9, 2010

Hank and Henry, I am so sorry for you loss. I just lost my Mother too last Monday. She also was fighting cancer. I loved your mother. I used to sit with her at Harpers. Take care.

Barbara McELveen

August 9, 2010

My prayers are with the Fuseler family and with the Reed family.
When Ellen was a young girl growing up they lived in Lynchburg.
Her father, Joe Reed was my pastor. She lived in Lynchburg from
1962 to 1968, Barbara McElveen Lynchburg, SC

Judy Shelley

August 9, 2010

What a great lady and what a friend. You will always hold a very special place in my heart because of the love and alliance you showed to my son. I wish I could have known you longer but I knew you long enough to see what a zest you had for life, family and friends but along with that, you were able to keep that enviable "free spirit". I am happy you are no longer in pain, Ellen.

August 9, 2010

Ellen you were loved by many. It was wonderful knowing you. I know that today you are fishing in Heaven and at last in no pain. Becky Spears

Hallie Thompson

August 9, 2010

Miss Ellen was such a sweet outgoing person! I always enjoyed talking to her and she always had a smile on her face!!! She came in for physical therapy for a little while and in that short time she really was a dear heart! She will be missed and my thoughts and prayers are with your family!

Hallie Thompson

Berta Walker

August 9, 2010

Ellen,
Rest in peace...

Love Ya'

Jean Suber-Smith

August 9, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with Ellen's family. She was a strong and determined lady and will never be forgotten. Ellen is now at peace and free from pain and suffering. She will be missed.

Donna Keese

August 9, 2010

Ellen was a very special person, who I had the priviledge of knowing and working with. She will be missed by many. She is now in the arms of her heavenly Father, where there is no more pain. Prayers and love to all who knew her.

Donna Keese, Palmetto GBA

August 9, 2010

Henry,

Richard and I feel blessed to have known Ellen. Though the "Truck Club" didn't get to together as much as in the past, a great friendship was kindled. Our prayers are with you, Hank and Joey. May God provide comfort in the coming days and fill your hearts with sweet memories of the wonderful times you shared with your wife and mother.
Richard and Dot.

Margaret FoglePoole

August 8, 2010

I knew Ellen from working with Marilyn in Richland District One for many years and came to love Ellen. She would often visit our office. My prayers are with her family and all The Reed Family during this time.

Ken Hoffmann

August 8, 2010

Dear cousin Ellen, it has been a very long time since we have seen each other, but our times together have always been a great joy. You and Henry, your brothers and sister and, especially your parents, are all in our prayers. We shall miss, yet always remember, your wonderful smile. God bless. Ken & Tricia

Beverly Stricklin

August 8, 2010

Joey, thinking of you and your family. May God be with all of you.
Mrs. Stricklin

Harv & Pat Dougherty

August 8, 2010

We didn't know Ellen personally, but felt that we knew her through her husband, Henry. He talked about her all the time, and we could feel the love and dedication that he gave her. Our thoughts and prayers and with Henry and the family. God bless...

Sue Atria

August 8, 2010

Mary Ellen, You fought so hard. Now it time to rest with Our Lord. You are already missed but forever loved and remembered in our hearts and minds. Prayers and sympathy to your loving family while they grieve your passing.

Dianna Wise

August 8, 2010

Going to miss you Ellen, we just reconnected but I am so glad that we did...You will be remembered my cousin....

August 8, 2010

Ellen thanks for your friendship. I will miss you, Jim

Jennie Kirton

August 8, 2010

What a LADY. A person with grace, digity and purpose. Know that Ellen helped many people through her journey by sharing her thoughts in her journal. She will always be remembered and treasured.

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