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Ophelia Boles Obituary

Ophelia "Blanche" (Richardson) Boles SUMMERVILLE - Ophelia "Blanche" (Richardson) Boles, 82, of Summerville, widow of Lee Forrest Boles, passed away on Sunday, August 17, 2014 at Trident Medical Center. Friends and family may call at James A. Dyal Funeral Home on Wednesday, August 20, 2014 from 6 o'clock until 8 o'clock PM. Funeral services will be held at James A. Dyal Funeral Home on Thursday, August 21, 2014 at 2 o'clock PM. Entombment will follow at Carolina Memorial Park, North Charleston. Blanche was born on December 21, 1931 in Leefield, GA, daughter of the late Jesse Joshua Richardson and Mary Ann (Sheffield) Richardson. She graduated from Berkeley High School. She enjoyed making baby quilts and reading. Most importantly she loved her grandkids. Surviving are: seven children: Edward Allen Boles, III of Plano, TX, Lee Forrest Boles, Jr. of Summerville, James Gilbert Boles (Leslye) of Cottageville, Virginia Susan Boles of Summerville, Charles Mark Boles of Summerville, Bruce Hallex of Ladson and Lee Hallex; 10 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; one sister: Joyce Johnson of Pooler, GA. 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 Aug. 18 to Aug. 19, 2014.

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Randall Boles

April 3, 2015

So sorry to learn about Aunt Blanche. And sorry for my part in losing contact with this side of my family.

Mona Snyder

August 20, 2014

My thoughts are with all of you at the loss of this special, special lady. She was my friend. We loved each other! I will miss knowing she is a phone call away. I loved the way her laugh would crinkle up her eyes. I am so sorry

T Tolbert

August 20, 2014

My deepest sympathy to the Boles family. May the memories you shared bring lasting comfort now and in the months to follow.

Mary Jones (Kay's Aunt)

August 20, 2014

Lee and family, so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts.

Claude Boles

August 19, 2014

Aunt Blanche will be.forever in my memories as a sweet and caring person and I loved visiting with her and Lee and talking about family history. Rest in peace Aunt Blanche. Love You.

Susan Boles

August 18, 2014

Be at peace. I love you, Mom.

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