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Mary Rivers Obituary

Mary A. Rivers CHARLESTON - Entered into eternal rest on Friday, October 12, 2012, Ms. Mary A. Rivers, residence: 2390 Baker Hospital Blvd., Apt. H203, Charleston, SC 29405. Ms. Rivers is the mother of Ms. Katrina Hutchinson and Mr. Rhashard Smalls, the daughter of the late Mr. Addison Gayles and Mrs. Sarah Rollerson, the sister of Ms. Ruth Blalock and the late Mr. Donald Gayles and the grandmother of 5 grandchildren. Ms. Rivers was 56 years old and was employed as a cook. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.wmsmithmcnealfuneralhome.com. W.M. Smith-McNeal Funeral Home, Inc., 2 Radcliffe Street, Charleston, SC 29403 will announce the funeral services. (843) 722-3676 or 1/800 924-5659. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Oct. 13 to Oct. 15, 2012.

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Nikke

October 20, 2012

Rhashad,
My heart goes out to you and your family. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers. Know that she is resting in peace in the heavens above and that she will always be with you all in your hearts and minds. Rest In peace Ms. Mary Rivers.

Tatcia Phifer

October 20, 2012

To the Rivers family my heart goes out to you all. I've only known Mary for about 3 1/2 years. She was a very nice, sweet & kind lady. I will truely miss her, she was a very close friend to me.Mary I know we will see each other again but until then you rest on with no worry at all.

Paulette

October 20, 2012

Memory of my freind Mary; God i can't beleive this.. R.I.P

October 20, 2012

To:Rhashard and Katrina it was very hard for me to stand and give words of comfort to you both. my heart is broken; your mom and i as you know go way back, We lost touch with one another for years, a few times we made contact and was suppose to catch up But somehow we never did. a week ago she ran into my daughter @ piggly wiggly and told her to "tell your mother I'm not messing with her, she change numbers too much","Tell her to call me" But this time it was tooo late. Rhashard and Katrina; you have each other , Draw closer,you need each other now more than ever to help one another through this healing process because you both have lost both parents as well as sharing the same pain. Allow God to give you both guidance and understanding as you both will travel some difficult roads; Mom birthday, death date, holidays and special occassions.Please don't allow time,distance,outsiders or confusion to separate the two of you.Stay in touch with one another, keep in touch with aunt ruth too. With God and the 3 of you he will see yall through for the children because they need yall.Remeber this earth has no sorrow that heaven can not heal.. My prayers are with you both and i will be checking in on you both. love you both Paulette

October 19, 2012

Dear Mrs. Nelson & the Rivers Family,
We are sorry to hear about the passing of your loved one.
Look to the hills from whence cometh your help.
Rev. & Mrs. Elijah H. Smalls, Jr.

Carlos Jenkins

October 19, 2012

Rest in peace Mary.

Gloria

October 19, 2012

To the family of the late Ms. Rivers, I am so sorry to hear about her passing. I remember her so vividly as she would catch the bus with me, we would talk for hours. She had such a pleasant smile. May God be with you during this diffficult time, again I am so so sorry.

Beverly Wilson

October 19, 2012

Trinia, YOUR MOTHER fought a good fight the battle has been won.be not dismay:a precious rose have been plucked from GOD's garden amother that nutured,an loved all of you very much,i
I know that it is hard,buy Psalms 30:5 states that weping may endure for night,but joy willcome in the morning.be strong God will take care of you. Auntie Bev.love you.I'M HERE.

Rebecca Jean Anderson-Gilliard

October 19, 2012

To family and friends - may the peace of God that passeth all understanding be with you all through this time of season. The Lord Jesus cares so very much, trust Him for your inner peace.I thank God that I had the chance to minister to Mary she had such a sincere heart.Pray is the key to healing.

Evelyn Polite

October 19, 2012

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Patreia O. Bennett

October 18, 2012

To the Rivers Family:

My sincere condolences. May the Love, Peace, and Comfort of Our Father surround you at this time.

I will miss the beautiful smile of my classmate! R.I.P. Mary.....

annette nelson-epinger

October 18, 2012

Ruth and family,
You all are in my prayers.God is a keeper;allow Him to keep you all in prefect peace.I love you all.

Sarah Branton

October 18, 2012

"To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord..."

Trina my prayers are with you and your family during this time. Love you and hold on to God for he is our comforter in times of trouble. We loved her but God loves her best.. no more sorrow or pain, just peace in joy. RIP Ms. Mary

October 18, 2012

My prayer is that God would strenghten and keep you all during your time of bereavement and beyond, with loving memories: Loretta Mcknight

October 17, 2012

Peace I leave with you...
I do not give to you as the world give,
Do not let your hearts be troubled
and do not be afraid. (John 14:27,NIV)

Eddie Nieves

October 17, 2012

To the Rivers Family. My deepest sympathies. I pray that God's love will carry you through this season and provides you the strength to remember the joyful times you and Ms. Mary had together as you celebrate a life well lived. Ms. Mary will holds a very special place in my heart.
~Ms. Mary, we will love you always~

Lequanna Mack

October 17, 2012

To the Rivers Family,

Ms. Mary was a sweet person with a beautiful smile! I will miss seeing her face in the cafeteria at FLETC. May the Lord comfort her children, grandchildren and the rest of her family during this difficult time. May God Bless you all!

Lequanna & staff @(FLETC Health Unit)

Nakia Bryant

October 16, 2012

First i want to send, my sympathy out to Katrina and her Brother Rashard. Your mother was like a mother to me, and i will miss her deeply. Ms.Mary, i want you to know that you will be greatly missed by me and my family. It is so hard for me to believe that you are gone. I will miss your smile,laugh and our chit chats, you was another mother to me, and i miss you dearly. I understand that you are with the lord above and in a better place, so RIP..Until we meet again, i love you Ms.Mary.

October 16, 2012

Michael J. Wine

October 15, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Lawanna Walker Rogers

October 15, 2012

May God Bless you all during this difficult time. Keep your head up God will take care of you.

Ray Philyaw

October 15, 2012

Mary - All of us here at the FLETC will miss you. To the Rivers family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May God bless you.

La Tonya Campbell

October 15, 2012

To the Rivers Family my prays are with you all at this time.

Carolyn Blake

October 15, 2012

I want to convey my deepest condolences to the Rivers Family. Mary was a wonderful person, and it was an honor to have worked with her. She was a very hard worker and a faithful employee of our company, and she will be missed. My prayers will be with her.

Francena Bell

October 14, 2012

To The River Family my prays are with you all at this time. May GOD be with you all be bless. To the family Trust in the LORD He will see you through. Katrina GOD understand it all you be bles.(WITH LOVE BELL)

Louise Horlback

October 14, 2012

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

October 14, 2012

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

October 14, 2012

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

TEAVIA (TEE-TEE CARTER

October 14, 2012

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Jackie Moore

October 14, 2012

To my Friend -co-worker Mary i Am Truly going to miss u you had the most beautiful smile u ever wanted to c u had a sweet personality u ever wanted to c i love u not as a coworker but as a sister an I'm going to miss our girl talk we use to talk about i Love you so go.ahead an take your Rest an we will meet again RIP.

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