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Miriam Backman Obituary

Miriam G. Backman JAMES ISLAND - Entered into eternal rest on Sunday, March 30, 2014, Mrs. Miriam G. Backman; beloved mother of Hope Boyce (Andrew) and Rena'sha Backman; daughter of Rev. Daniel Green; grandmother of Michael Brown and Andrew Boyce II; sister of Daniel Green, Jr., Zelda Dunning (Roy), Lender Green, Benjamin Green and Mona Monroe; daughter-in-law of Mrs. Emma Backman (late Richard). Mrs. Backman is predeceased by her husband, Richard "Bubba" Backman, daughter Tamika Backman and mother, Virginia Green. Residence: 1847 Twain Ct, James Island, SC. Funeral notice later. Mrs. Backman was a food service employee with The Citadel. Condolences may be sent to the family at [email protected] Arrangements entrusted to PASLEY'S MORTUARY LLC, 1115 5th Ave, Maryville. Charleston, SC. (843-571-2300). Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Mar. 31 to Apr. 1, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
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LaShanda

April 28, 2014

Sorry for the loss of ur loved one may u find peace in the LOrd during ur time of bereavement. .Miriam was a very sweet kind hearted person that I will never forget.

Greg Gould

April 23, 2014

She always put aa smile on my face.
I will miss her very very much.

April 15, 2014

Our hearts go out to Miriam's families. We enjoyed Miriam's joyous smile and great kindness to us for the past several years at the Citadel Canteen. We shall miss her, and share your sorrow. We send our love, blessings, & prayers. Don & BJ Hawley '61

April 8, 2014

My sympathy goes out to the family during your time of grief. May God's loving-kindness comfort you and help you through this difficult time. (Psalm 119:50,76)

April 7, 2014

I'm so sorry for your loss. Our loving heavenly Father is the God of all comfort. May he give you peace and comfort during this difficult time.

Josephine Robinson

April 7, 2014

To the Backman family To God Be The Glory
My prayers are with you. Know that God Is with you. She will be miss.

Lois Fields

April 5, 2014

My condolences to the family of Miriam Backman. My family & I will continue to keep you all in our prayers.

Chinene Hamilton

April 4, 2014

To The Backman & Green Family:
My Thoughts And Prayers Are With You, May GOD Bless You Always.

Rosa Spehar & Jeanette Fludd

April 4, 2014

Wow, is all I can say I'm gonna miss my good Friend. Rena'sha and Hope know that I am here for you at all times. I loved Sister Miriam very dearly. She will be missed at the church very much she was very important and a hard worker for the Lord. God Bless you and we will keep the whole family in prayer.

Christian Adams '99

April 4, 2014

Mrs. Miriam, there are few Citadel employees I remember during my time there as a Cadet, but you were one of them. Always a smile on your face, always "motherly" to us annoying Cadets. I am so sorry to hear of your passing, but I trust that you are in the ever-loving arms of our God. My prayers to you and repose of your soul, and my prayers to your family during this time.

Marsha Gilliard-Smalls

April 4, 2014

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

Chloe Backman

April 4, 2014

To Hope & Family:
Prayers and thoughts, May his peace be with you.
Moses & Chloe, Matthew Backman

Mary Backman-Snyder

April 4, 2014

I love & miss my cousin dearly. Always giving me love whenever she saw me. Your death is so personal to me & close to my heart. Just talked to you a few days before your death so it's hard to believe that you are gone.
My condolences to your daughters & our Family.
I'm going to miss you so much. Love you Cousin, kiss my daddy for me & my grandparents. Give Big Bubba & Uncle Will and Mrs Virginia a big old hug from me.
Miss you dearly cuz.

April 3, 2014

Please accept our heartfelt condolences on the loss of your loved one.
HVES Cafeteria Crew(Debbie,Betty,Carolynand,Renee)
SPES Cafeteria Crew (Rita, Doreen,Chris, and Cassie)

April 3, 2014

TO the Backman and GREENE families, I'm so sorry for the passing of your "Mother and Sister".
Hope and Re/neiasha your mother had loved both of you and her grands . She'd your teas but joy comes in the morning.SHE WOULD BE MISS!! (TAGIE/TISH) IM STILL DONT BELEIVE IT

Sarah Garren

April 3, 2014

Ms. Miriam was such a sweet & caring lady, she always had a smile for me when I would come in to get lunch at the Canteen. I even printed a few pictures for her here at the store. She will be truly missed...

Sebastian Padron

April 3, 2014

My prayers to the family. The Citadel family will miss her.

DELORES GREENE

April 3, 2014

MAY THE PEACE OF OUR LORD AND SAVIOR BE WITH THIS FAMILY STRETCH YOUR ARMS AROUND THEM AND COMFORT THEM GIVE THEM THAT PEACE THAT PASSES ALL UNDERSTANDING IN THEIR TIME OF NEED.I LOOK FORWARD TO SEE MY NIECE AGAIN IN THAT CITY OF GOLD

Lamona Richardson Lillian Richardson Martin

April 3, 2014

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.

April 3, 2014

Reneisha, We love you and care for you! Stay strong in the Lord and He will take care of you. Knowing that God will keep you in perfect peace as you keep your mind on Him. With Love, VOICES OF PRAISE OF EMMANUEL BAPTIST CHURCH JAMES ISLAND

April 3, 2014

Our beloved sister in the Lord...You will be missed. Family continue to cast your care upon the Lord. Love Minister David & Yvonne White (Emmanuel Baptist Church)

Kathleen Matthews-Wingate

April 2, 2014

Sorry to hear about your loss. God be with you and bless your family during these times.

Emily Palmer-Gadsden

April 2, 2014

To The Green and Backman Family,
Zelda,I was so sorry to hear about the loss of your sister Miriam.May God bless you and your family during this difficult time.

Dana Richardson

April 2, 2014

May God's love, comfort and strength guide your family in days ahead and memories of your bright smile hold them close as your spirit lives forever in their hearts! Rest on, Ms. Bubba, you will be deeply missed!

Sally Keltner

April 2, 2014

Mrs. Miriam met everyone with a smile and always made my day better just by her presence. My condolences to her loved ones.

Pat Lee

April 2, 2014

Heaven has just received another angel. Bubba, now that only leaves Dot by herself to deal with me when I come in the Canteen for lunch.

To the Backman Family, may Bubba's spirit and loving, kind ways cover you during this sad time. You will always love her but God loves her more.

Pat Lee, The Citadel

Rev. Patricia Holmes Miller

April 2, 2014

To the Backman Family; words cannot express how my heart felt when I heard the news of Ms. Miriam. What a wonderful lady that loved her family, her church family and her friends. May the peace of God that passes all understanding, rest with you during these times. I will continue to keep you in my prayers.

Sharon Clark

April 2, 2014

Prayers to the Backman Family, truly sorry for your loss. Citadel Mom and Friend

April 2, 2014

Hope, I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless you all and give you strength during this difficult time.
Robin Drawdy

KATHY YOUNG

April 2, 2014

LOVE WILL KEEP HIS EYES ON YOU FROM KATHY AND SIMEON

Michelle Backman

April 2, 2014

Our LOVE and Paryers go out to Family i can see her Smile Love u All from Thaddeus and Michelle Backman in Texas

michell smith

April 1, 2014

So sorry to hear of mrs miriam passing she will be missed. I will keep your family in my prayers.

Katelyn Hamilton

April 1, 2014

We gonna miss u Mrs.Miraim

Everlena Hamilton

April 1, 2014

To The Backman Family I'm so sorry about your loss . Mrs.Miraim will truly be missed, and forever in our hearts.

Esther Whitted

April 1, 2014

Miriam was an amazing woman, friend, and mother. She will be missed beyond what words can express. I'll never forget her presence on my wedding day and how she helped make my day the best. Hope, Nu-Nu, and all of the Backman/Green family my thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Everlena Hamilton

April 1, 2014

To The Backman Family I'm so sorry about your loss . Mrs.Miraim will truly be missed, and forever in our hearts.

April 1, 2014

Renasha, Hope, & Family
You have our deepest sympathy at this time. May God comfort you always,
Mr. & Mrs. Bland

Alfreda Wilder

April 1, 2014

To the Backman and Green Family, my prayers are with you for strength and comfort. May Ms. Miriam rest in peace.

Renee & Robert Williams

April 1, 2014

Sorry to hear about your loss. Keeping the family in our thought and prayers.

Penny J. Cromwell

April 1, 2014

To Zelda Dunning & Family:
You're in my thoughts & prayer. May you find comfort & assurance in sweet, precious memories.

Sarah Williams

April 1, 2014

Even though I know she is in Heaven, she will be missed each day at The Citadel Canteen. She had a way of making many of us feel better each day! Please accept my sincere condolences in your loss.

Sonya Major

April 1, 2014

To Hope, Nu-Nu, and Micheal; The Green Family, I was soo sorry to hear of Miriam"s passing. She was a very sweet person. I've known you all for years. All i will say is Bee Field!:)- Miriam will be miss, but know she's with her girlie(Myrna) AND THEIR BOTH WITH THEIR LOVE ONES AS WELL.Miriam went in peace, serving GOD, so don't be dismay. She has gone home to continue the work God has for her! May GOD comfort you all as I know he will because I am a witness and keep and remember the love,care and kindness she possessed and pass it on-The MAJOR family (Sonya, Neki, Sammie, Desiree'and Tavion)- We Love You Miriam; S.I.P.

Citadel Human Resources

April 1, 2014

We were so saddened to hear of your loss. Mrs. Backman was loved by many at The Citadel and we will miss her smiling face at the canteen each day. Sending our prayers and thoughts your way.

Anthony (Bird) Williams

April 1, 2014

To the Green and Backman Family, my condolences to your family during your time of Bereavement. As you comprehend this profound loss, let yourself cry knowing each tear is a note of love rising to the heavens. I can still hear Miriam's loud voice saying to me "Anthony go on back across Folly Rd and stop being so bad"!

Hawk Moore

April 1, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family; from Miriam's Citadel family.

mike Rogers

April 1, 2014

This was a fine woman I will miss everyday in our Canteen on campus. As Director of Alumni Affairs, I speak for all of us who knew her kind heart and we pass on our sincere condolences to the Backman family.

Thomas & Elveta Cobbs Jr & Family

April 1, 2014

To Rev. Green and Family, earth has no sorrow what Heaven can't bear. To be absent in the body is presence with the Lord. You have our deepest sympathy in the loss of your love one. I pray your strength in the Lord. Weeping may endured for a night but joy will come in the morning.

linda king

April 1, 2014

to the backman and green families.may god continue to be your strength as you go through your time of sorrow.god is able

April 1, 2014

We are all so sorry for your untimely loss.We especially think of Re'nasha and know that God will watch over her. Heaven is a better place with Miriam. With heartfelt sympathy, Jeff,Diane and all your friends at JICHS kitchen.

Jenette V. Wright

March 31, 2014

Backman and Green Family, I am hurting with you. Miriam was not only a Church Sister but a Friend. I will truly miss her, her phone calls and all the kind expressions that she showed to me. Ushers,Choirs and working on committees
in the church.
My Prayers are with you at this VERY Sad time.

March 31, 2014

To the Backman Family. My prayers are with you. May God continue to strengthen and comfort you. Love Sandra Taylor and Family

AUBREN&TIFFANY SAUNDERS

March 31, 2014

WHEN WE THINK ABOUT OUR AUNT MIRIAM WE THINK ABOUT LOVE,CARING,GENTLENESS,MEEK,THOUGHTFUL,HONEST THESE ARE THE THINGS THAT OUR AUNT TAUGHT US AND WE WILL CARRY THESE WITH US FOR THE GENERATIONS TO COME.LOVE YOU AUNTIE REST IN PEACE

DEE & DOC HALIDAY

March 31, 2014

WORDS CAN'T EXPRESS THE HEART BREAK WHEN ONE LOSES A FAMILY MEMBER,HOWEVER I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER MY FAVORITE COUSIN AS A GODLY SPOKESWOMAN FOR CHRIST,OUR CHILDHOOD AND ADULT MEMORIES WILL ALWAYS REMAIN WITH ME FOR LIFE REST IN PEACE COUSIN, I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU AND WILL SEE YOU AGAIN

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