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Oriana Small Obituary

SMALL, Oriana Oriana Walker Small, 9, of McClellanville, died Saturday, April 7, 2007. Born January 14, 1998 in Charleston, she was the daughter of Samuel S. Small and Peggy Schwuchow Small. Oriana was a vivacious, fearless young girl who loved life. She loved horses and was involved with Silver Hill Stables. She attended Archibald Rutledge Academy where she was in the 3rd grade. She will be deeply missed by her parents, her paternal grandmother, Betty S. Small of Mt. Pleasant; her maternal grandparents, Margaret & Francis Schwuchow of Rockville; her sisters, Marlow & Emily; and her brother, Stewart. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, April 10, 2007 at 11AM at New Wappataw Presbyterian Church, McClellanville. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to Archibald Rutledge Academy, 1011 Old Cemetery Road, McCellanville, SC 29458. Online condolences may be sent to the family via www.mcalister-smith.com. Visit our guestbook at www.charleston.net/deaths.

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier on Apr. 9, 2007.

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Michele Torlay

April 18, 2007

Sammy I was so sorry to hear of the loss of your beloved daughter Oriana. You and your Family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Anne Cisa

April 16, 2007

Dear Peggy,Sammy,Marlow,Emily and Stewart,
At times like this, we have to believe in God's plan. I'm not in church like I should be, but I do believe that we are all part of His special plan.
Your Oriana was a beautiful child who was blessed with a beautiful,loving family....and most of all, she spent her days enjoying all the things she loved.

The service on Tuesday was a perfect tribute to her beautiful life....a life well spent....surrounded by people who loved and were loved by her.
In my office hangs a plaque that explains a good life is not measured by the number of years in your life, but the amount of life in your years....such was your Oriana's...and she is now in Heaven with her grandaddy and KNOWS she will see you all again.

You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Love, Anne Cisa

Karla Phinney (Linda's J. Sister)

April 12, 2007

Peggy you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Mary Ann Cates

April 12, 2007

Peggy and family,

I was not blessed to have known Oriana but with bits and pieces I've learned recently, I too would have loved her passion for living and loving. I am a mother and grandmother. I can only imagine the heartache that pierces so deeply into your soul.
Your Mom and Dad are our friends in Rockville. Through them and my attending the memorial service, I know your faith will keep you strong while your heart heals - filling with wonderful memories and love for Oriana.

Jason, Tara & Walker Muzychenko

April 11, 2007

Sammy, Peggy, Aunt Betse:

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Helen Harding

April 11, 2007

My sweet little cousin, she will be greatly missed by everyone. My deepest sympathy goes out to your family.

Beth Kearns Litchfield

April 11, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

Robert, Sharon & Randy Medders

April 11, 2007

We are praying that happy memories of Oriana lift your hearts and sustain you through the most difficult time of your lives.....

Carmen Bills

April 11, 2007

We are so sorry for your loss. You have opened your arms to my daughter Kaijsa when she was at your home, and I know GOD now has opened his for Oriana. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
The Bills Family

Walker Small

April 10, 2007

My dearest brother
The years and miles that have separated us in no was lessens the sorrow and pain that I feel; I cannot even start to imagine the pain that you and Peggy are experiencing. I am very sorry that I was not able to make it to todays' service to bid farewell to Oriana.

Emma Small

April 10, 2007

Aunt Peggy and Uncle Sammy,
i am sorry i didnt make it to the funeral today. i was really hoping i could go and be there with the family. i know this must be a hard time for ya'll. just know that we are all here fro you!!! i miss ya'll so much and would like to come see ya'll sometime soon just to catch up. i havent talked to ya'll really since you moved off the island. well just remember to smile. hope to see you soon...

Elizabeth Tucker

April 10, 2007

Sammy and Peggy,

There are no words. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Love,
Elizabeth

Kristine Crawford

April 10, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Angel Curry

April 10, 2007

I am so sorry for the loss of your beautiful daughter. I know she was a bright shinning star in such a small and close loving community. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Denise Prestes

April 10, 2007

Peggy, I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family .

Marlies & Walter Welton

April 10, 2007

Our deepest condolences to the extended family of Miss Small. We didn't know her, but feel the pain her passing has has left on the community. You are in our thoughts & prayers.

Sharon Saleeby

April 9, 2007

My deepest sympathies at the loss of your child. My prayers are with you.

Lauren,Tracey and Wendy Cumbee

April 9, 2007

We are very sorry for your loss.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Jeannette Pierce

April 9, 2007

I can't imagine what you are going through at this time but you have my most sincere and deepest sympathy.God called his little angel home to do his work he only lend them to us for a little while. May God give you the peace that surpasses all understanding. Look to the hills from whence cometh your help.

Lillian Reeves

April 9, 2007

Dear Small Family:

I was greatly saddened to hear about beautiful little Oriana. Though I cannot say I knew her voice so well as I knew her deep and loving laughter that often echoed up and down the dirt road (with Stuart and dogs in tow) behind our house on Pinckney Street. You are all now, and will continue to be, in my thoughts.

"O! She doth teach the stars to burn bright!" (Romeo and Juliet, I.v)

Debbie Allston

April 9, 2007

Peggy & Sammy ~

I am so very sorry for your precious loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. May God be with you and your family through this time of grief.

Kandace Leap

April 9, 2007

Please know that my thoughts and parayer are with you and your entire family.

Kandace Leap

April 9, 2007

Please know that my thoughts and parayer are with you and your entire family.

Sheila Gerber

April 9, 2007

Peggy,
We are so saddened to hear about your Oriana. Molly, MacKenzie, Larry and I are thinking of you and your family. May your grief be short and your memories long and powerful.

Kristin Mizzell

April 9, 2007

Walter, I am so very sorry to hear of the passing of your neice. My prayers will be with you and your family in the weeks to come.

Hasse Detyens

April 9, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you, the family. Your loss is heavens gain.

Beth Schlegel

April 9, 2007

My deepest sympathy to your family at this time of great loss. I pray that God keeps you all in His loving care.

Laurie Howard

April 9, 2007

Please accept our condolences, I can't begin to imagine what all of you must be going through. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Please let me know if there is anything I can do for you.

Tammy and Dan Huggins

April 9, 2007

You all are in our thoughts and prayers at this time. May God guide you through this time of sorrow.
Our deepest sympathies,

Karen Grimball

April 9, 2007

Peggy and Sammy, My heart aches for you all. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Jill Sledge

April 9, 2007

I'm so sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers.

Jill Sledge, Anheuser-Busch

Crystal & Angelique Thompson

April 9, 2007

Sending our deepest condolences and our sincerest wishes in your time of sadness.

Zan Walter

April 9, 2007

Peggy and Sammy,
I cannot express how much my heart is breaking for you. I wish I knew words that could come close to comforting you at this time. Your whole family is in my prayers.

Love,

Your cousin, Zan

Nancy Perry

April 9, 2007

My sincere condolences and heartfelt prayers to you and your family.

Paula and Edward Browne

April 9, 2007

Peggy,
Please know that you and your entire family are in our thoughts and prayers at this time. We are so very sorry to hear of your loss.

Lela Singleton and family

April 9, 2007

Our hearts and prayers go out to your family. So sorry for you loss.

Costa Thomas

April 9, 2007

I am so very sorry....You are all in my heart and prayers. Love, Costa

Jeannie Wilson

April 9, 2007

Peggy, I cannot even imagine the depth of losing a child. I wish there was something I could do to help ease your pain. We are praying for you and your family.

Ed and Lin Bennett

April 9, 2007

My heart breaks for you. There is nothing we can say or do, but to tell you how much we love you. We do love you all so very much. Please know that you are in our prayers and may God bless you and hold you close at this sad time.

Kelly and Roger Martens

April 9, 2007

We are so sorry this tragic event happened. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. May God ease your pain in this time of need. If you need anything we are here to help. We will all miss her.

horace mccutchen

April 9, 2007

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Mark, Rhoda, Delaney and family. Mason

April 8, 2007

Our hearts are breaking. I wish there was someting we could do. We would do anything to ease your family's pain. We are thinking and praying for all of you.

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