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Mary Kirlin Obituary

Mary Killion Kirlin RIDGEVILLE, SC - Mary Killion Kirlin, 73, of Ridgeville, passed away on Wednesday, May 21, 2014 at Summerville Medical Center. Friends and family may call at James A. Dyal Funeral Home on Friday, May 23, 2014 from 6 o'clock until 8 o'clock PM. Funeral Services will be held at Mt. Tabor United Methodist Church, 244 S. Main Street, Ridgeville on Saturday, May 24, 2014 at 11 o'clock AM. Burial will follow at Carolina Memorial Park, North Charleston. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to American Cancer Society, 5900 Core Avenue, North Charleston, SC 29418 or Susan G. Komen Lowcountry, 9300 Medical Plaza Drive, North Charleston, SC 29406. Mary was born on March 14, 1941 in Charleston, SC, daughter of the late Calvis C. Killion and Leona (Gibson) Killion. She loved to cook. Mary retired from the Post and Courier as a district manager. She was a member of Mt. Tabor United Methodist Church. Most importantly she loved her family and especially spoiling her grandchildren and her great-grandson. Surviving are: six children: Doyle Gene Stepp, Jr. of Charleston, SC, David Stepp (Wanda) of Summerville, SC, Christine McMillan (John) of Huntersville, NC, Cynthia Stepp of North Charleston, SC, Jack Kirlin (Donna) of Ridgeville, SC, Jim Kirlin (Heather) of Greenville, SC; ten grandchildren: Danny Stepp (April), Tim Bankich (Carrie), David Stepp, Jr., Christopher Bankich, Sabrina Stepp, Jessica Stepp, Sara Kirlin, Emma Kirlin, Will Kirlin and Lily Kirlin; one great-grandson: Wyatt Stepp; one sister: Mazalene Walker of Palestine, TX; four brothers: Curtis Killion of Goose Creek, SC, Carlton Killion (Dolly) of Goose Creek, SC, Basil Killion (Myrtle) of Reevesville, SC, Bruce Killion (Donna) of Summerville, SC. A memorial message may be written to the family by visiting our website at www.jamesadyal.com. ARRANGEMENTS BY JAMES A. DYAL FUNERAL HOME, 303 S. MAIN STREET, SUMMERVILLE, SC 29483 (843) 873-4040. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from May 22 to May 23, 2014.

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Meredith Chadwick

May 24, 2014

Kirlin Family,

Mary was a dear, loving and caring person and friend to all. She will be dearly missed by many. Thoughts and prayers to you all..

Rest in comfort PIC

May 23, 2014

Dear Carlton,Dolly and Killion Family,

Ron and I are so sorry for the passing of your sister. We will be thinking of you and your family at this time and keep in our prayers. We will talk to you soon. Love, Ron and Ginny Bush

Barbara Leat

May 23, 2014

Sorry to hear of Mary's passing. She was my district manager for many years with the Post and Courier. My sincere condolences to Mary's family.

May 23, 2014

So sorry to hear about Mary, il miss talking to her on Facebook . Pat (barrs) Braddock .

Robin Ghalleb

May 23, 2014

Thinking of your family during this time. God bless you all.

Ruth and Russell DeLoach

May 23, 2014

Carlton and Family,
We are sorry to hear of your loss.
Love and Prayers,

Dawn Perrott

May 22, 2014

We are sorry for your loss.

Steve Pittman

May 22, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
The Pittman Family

Ben Griffith

May 22, 2014

Christine & Family,

We are so sorry to hear about your Mom's passing. Please know you are in our prayers and thoughts, and we wish you comfort and peace. God bless you all. With love,

--Ben, Vicki, Janice Griffith

Emily Craven

May 22, 2014

Sorry for your loss.I know she will be missed.

Mary Groth

May 22, 2014

Carl and I are saddened to hear of the loss of your mother, Christine. The wonderful memories you have of your life with your mom will come back ten fold...and at the oddest times. Prayers are with you and your family.

Lynn Brittain

May 22, 2014

Christine and family,
We are deeply saddened to hear about the passing of your Mom. We are praying that God holds you extra close right now and that you find comfort in knowing that your loving Mom is now in God's presence. We love you!
Perry, Lynn,Marc, Laura, Jeremy

Margaret Prosko

May 22, 2014

Christine, Mike & I are so sorry for your loss. We're keeping you all in our prayers for comfort & strength. Love, Margaret & Mike Prosko

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