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Nora McCarthy Spain

1949 - 2022

Nora McCarthy Spain obituary, 1949-2022, Charleston, SC

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1949

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2022

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Nora Spain Obituary

Nora McCarthy Spain Charleston - Nora McCarthy Spain, 73, of Folly Beach, SC, passed away on Tuesday, July 26, 2022. Born on July 20, 1949 in Hamilton, ON, she was the daughter of the late Audrey Couchon McCarthy and the late William McCarthy. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who spent as much time with her family as possible. She was a registered nurse who cared for many patients over the years. She will be missed by many. Besides her parents, Nora is preceded in death by her brother, Paul McCarthy. Nora is survived by her spouse, George Spain III and her son, David Spain and his wife, Margaret Minch and their children, Connor and Suzie Spain. She is also survived by her daughter, Shannon Robinson and her husband, Shane Robinson. The family will receive friends on Friday, Friday, July 29, 2022 from 6:00 PM-8:00 PM at McAlister-Smith Funeral Home, James Island. 347 Folly Rd, Charleston, SC 29412. The Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, July 30, 2022 at McAlister-Smith Funeral Home, James Island. Memorial contributions may be made to Crescent Hospice by visiting: www.chafoundation.net/contribute-online. Expressions of sympathy may be viewed or submitted online at mcalister-smith.com. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to McAlister-Smith Funeral Home - James Island, 347 Folly Rd., Charleston, SC 29412, (843) 614-8494. Visit our guestbook at legacy.com/obituaries/charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Jul. 27 to Jul. 28, 2022.

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Melissa Forinash

July 29, 2022

George and family - Fred and I are so very saddened to learn of Nora´s passing. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers!!

Ed Howell

July 28, 2022

George and kids, I am shocked and so sorry to learn of the loss of Nora, a dear sweet woman that I was glad to call friend.

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