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Mary Elizabeth Reiter Manucy

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Mary Manucy Obituary

Mary Elizabeth Reiter Manucy MT. PLEASANT - Mary Elizabeth Reiter Manucy of Mt Pleasant, SC, widow of Adolphus Newton Manucy, Jr., entered into eternal rest on Sunday, February 12, 2023. Her Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1:00 PM, Thursday, February 16, 2023, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 95 Hasell St. The Rite of Committal will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery on James Island. The family will receive friends on Wednesday evening between 5:00 and 7:00 PM at the James A. McAlister Funeral Home, 1620 Savannah Hwy. Elizabeth was born December 1, 1928, in Ashland, Kentucky, to Louis John Reiter and Mary Brownfield Follin Reiter. She attended Salem College in Winston-Salem, NC. After moving to Charleston she worked as a bookkeeper and stenographer at The Atlantic Tire and Battery Co., where she met her future husband. Elizabeth worked alongside her husband at Charleston Overseas and Freight Forwarders, Inc. before starting their family. Elizabeth was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and aunt. She devoted her life to her family and community. As a member of Christ Our King Parrish, Elizabeth helped start up the East Cooper Community Outreach Center, Shades of Hope and other charities quietly and modestly. She loved working in her gardens and met many a new and old friend sweeping her driveway. She was predeceased by her parents, Louis John Reiter and Mary Brownfield Follin Reiter; her husband, Adolphus; her sister and brother-in-law, Talbot and Ellen Marion Follin Reiter. She is survived by her children: Adolphus Newton Manucy III, (Robin), Mary Elizabeth Manucy, Robert Edward Manucy (Deborah), Margaret Ellen Manucy, John Marion Manucy (Sherri), Charlotte Ann Manucy Smith, William Michael Manucy; grandchildren: Dolph Manucy, Alicia Jones, Steven Pool, Charlie Kendall, Samantha Manucy, Chandi Mitchum, Frank Cervantes, Laddie Smith and Whit Smith; great-grandchildren: Newton, Saylor, Eli, Marion, Matthew, Gil, and Mason. Along with several nieces, a nephew and cousins. Memorials may be made to East Cooper Community Outreach (eccocharleston.org) or Our Lady of Mercy Community Outreach, 1684 Brownswood Rd., Johns Island, SC 29455. Arrangements by James A. McAlister, Inc. 843-766-1365. Visit our guestbook at legacy.com/obituaries/charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Feb. 13 to Feb. 14, 2023.

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Joy North

February 17, 2023

The world will not be the same without you. You were always so kind and I used to talk to you on your birthday every year because it was the day after mine. Rest in peace.

Nancy Silliman Bryant

February 16, 2023

So sorry to hear of your mother´s death! She was a great lady! You are all in my prayers! Nancy Silliman Bryant

Garrett Rust

February 16, 2023

Very sorry to hear about Mrs. Manucy. I lived next door to her for a few years before moving a few houses down. She was such a kind neighbor and was so excited to help me get the sidewalk put in on the street. She was such a pleasure to talk to all of the time! My children and I will always remember her sweeping. Prayers and condolences to you all.

Cheryll Woods Flowers

February 16, 2023

I was so very saddened to read that your Mom passed away. Her memory is threaded through my memories as a child and as an adult. She was such a sweet, sincere, modest soul who lived an unselfish life, always willing to do for others. You are all on my heart and in my prayers.

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CURTIS O MITCHELL JR

February 14, 2023

TOO A BEAUTIFUL LADY AND SOUL, MRS MANUCY, WAS A GREAT MOTHER. AND GRANDMOTHER, AND TOO ME, CURTIS O MITCHELL JR. WAS LIKE MY SECOND MOTHER, AND DEEP LONG TIME FRIEND, WITH ,WHOLE FAMILY, ..SHE TRATED ME ALWAYS, LIKE A SON, IF NOT FOR HER, AND HER DAUGHTER, MARGARET, WHOM, BASICALLY. RAN MY ORGINAL RAINBOWS END BOUTIQUE, ON COLEMAN BLVD, MT PLEASANT SC. SHE ALSO, ALWAYS, HAD THE BEST, YARD AND FLOWERS ON PELZER DR, AND ALWAYS, #1 HOME COOKING , TOO ALL HER FAMILY, AND MYSELF, A WOMAN , THAT NEVER EVER SEEMED TOO AGE, AND ALWAYS, A BIG SMILE, AND NEVER COMPLAINED , ABOUT ANYTHING, A PRICELESS LADY,ON EARTH , AS WELL ,NOW AS AN ANGEL .. MY HEART ❤, WAS ALWAYS WITH HER, AND FAMILY...SO LOVED THAT, BEAUTIFUL SOULAND LADY, ALWAYS HAD CLASS....MISS YOU ALWAYS, MRS. MANUCY.... SINCERELY CURTIS O MITCHELL JR

Carolyn Hankins

February 14, 2023

I am so sorry to hear of of your mother's passing . She was a beautiful person. Keeping you in my prayers.

Teresa Smith

February 14, 2023

Deepest condolences to the family. Quite a legacy she leaves behind in her children and grandchildren.

Kristina Rife

February 14, 2023

Margaret, your Mom sure knew how to bring a smile to us. Hope you and family find fond memories that push sadness away. Will miss singing "Moon River" with her. Kris Rife and girls at Beads and Brushstrokes.

Lisa Weaver

February 14, 2023

Out deepest condolences and prayers for the loss of your beautiful and amazing mother.

Sincerely,
Barbara and Lisa Weaver

Steve Wills

February 14, 2023

My deepest condolences to you and your family during this time. I know your mother was an amazing woman and will be greatly missed.

Patricia and Johanna Tapio

February 14, 2023

Thoughts and prayers for you all. Such a sweet lady!

Johnny Cleary

February 13, 2023

I am so very sorry to hear about your Mom’s passing. Keeping All of You in my prayers.

Curtis Mitchell

February 13, 2023

TOOO A GREAT LADY, AND A MOTHER, TOO ALL, SHE ALWAYS HAD A HEART ❤ , TOOO ALL, LOVING AND KIND, I ALWAYS, CONCIDERED, AS MY 2ND MOM, SHE ALWAYS, HELPED ME THRU. ,,HARD TIMES, NEVER ASKING, FOR ANYTHING IN RETURN, JUST THAT BEAUTIFUL MANUCY SMILE,,, , NOW , SHE IS ANOTHER BEAUTIFUL ANGEL , OR STAR ,OVER THE OCEAN....ALWAYS BE MISSED...BUT, I KNOW ,SHE IS AT PEACE..LOOKING OVER HER LARGE FLOCK.....LV CURTIS O MITCHELL JR...

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