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Patricia Gail Abercrombie SUMMERVILLE - Mrs. Patricia Gail Abercrombie, affectionately known by many as "Patty", age 54, of 209 Tabby Creek Circle, Summerville, entered into her state of eternal rest, Tuesday morning, August 31, 2010, at her residence following a three year battle with Lou Gehrig's Disease and under the care of Lutheran Hospice. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 o'clock Thursday morning, September 2, 2010, from Bethel United Methodist Church - Ruffin Charge, 16147 Lowcountry Highway, Ruffin. Interment will follow in the churchyard. Mrs. Abercrombie was born February 6, 1956, in Colleton County and was a daughter of the late William Royden Hudson, Sr. and the late Ruth Givens Hudson Busch. Throughout her career she remained dedicated to her work. She was a graduate of the Baptist College in Charleston where she received her degree from their School of Nursing in 1979. She began her career as a Registered Nurse at Roper Hospital, having worked there from 1979 until 1996, and then transferred to Home Health as Registered Nurse Patient Care Coordinator having worked for them until her time of disability in 2008. She also worked for Pronetics Healthcare as an infusion therapy nurse for close to ten years. She was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church - Ruffin Charge and was a former member of the American Nurses Association. As strong as her work ethic was her love and her devotion to her family was just as strong; and she will always be remembered for the love she possessed for her children and grandchildren. Surviving are: her husband of thirty-six years: Mr. Robert Henry "Buddy" Abercrombie; a son, Chris Abercrombie and his wife Melissa of Summerville; a daughter, Dr. Charity McDowell and her husband Lynn of Goose Creek; two brothers, Royden Hudson, Jr. and his wife Patty of Walterboro and Alphie Marion Hudson and his wife Carolyn of the Hudson Mill Community; and a sister, Cheryl Hudson Smyly and her husband Timmy of Ruffin. There are four grandchildren, Ashlynn and Kyle McDowell; and Emma and Matthew Abercrombie; as well as her father-in-law, The Reverend J. B. Abercrombie of Waterloo. She was preceded in death by a son, Jonathon Matthew Abercrombie who died in 2003. Flowers will be accepted, or for those that wish, the family has respectfully requested that memorial contributions be directed in her memory to: The ALS Association South Carolina Chapter, 1064 Gardner Road, Suite 101, North Charleston, South Carolina 29407. For those that so desire, memorial messages and thoughts of condolence as well as memories of Patty may be shared with the family by visiting: www.briceherndonfuneralhome.com. Family and friends are invited to call from 6:00 until 8:00 this Wednesday evening at THE BRICE W. HERNDON AND SONS FUNERAL HOMES, WALTERBORO CHAPEL, 1193 Bells Highway, Walterboro, 843.538.5408. Visit our guestbook at www.postandcourier.com/deaths

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Aug. 31 to Sep. 1, 2010.

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Karen Lucas

September 3, 2010

Please accept my deepest sympathy. Patty and I worked together in home health for five years at Roper and I sure miss her. I only heard about her passing yesterday. My love to you and your family.

Joan McMillan

September 2, 2010

I am so sorry, I just found out about Patty's passing this afternoon and I extend my deepest sympathies to the family. I have so many wonderful memories of Patty as we were growing up in school even though we lost touch over the last years. I am sure she will be missed by so many and pray that God will give you all comfort in knowing that she is indeed with Jesus.
Joan Dantzler McMillan

September 2, 2010

Buddy, we were saddend to hear about Patricia. Just wanted you to know that we are thinking of you and praying for you in this time of your grief.

Love Paul and Betty Tyson

Toriano Simmons

September 2, 2010

My sincere condolences to Buddy, Chris and Charity. I had the pleasure of working with Patty at Pronetics Healthcare for almost 4 years. Patty's knowledge of nursing and patience inspired me to pursue a career in nursing. Patty was an excellent nurse/teacher and always took time to teach myself and others. Thank you Patty for your inspiration and dedication, you will definitely be missed. God bless your family in this time of bereavement.

September 2, 2010

Iworked with Patty at Roper 4 West for 4 years after nursing school. I always learned so much from her. She was a caring nurse and loved patient care. She was a great mom and wife and family person. We will all miss her smile and loving attitude. My thoughts and prayers are with you and all of us that loved her. She will be there waiting for us when we get to heaven. Eles Schmidt

David and Sandra Inman family

September 2, 2010

Patricia was as wonderful woman. She and I shared many wonderful times watching our children grow up and our fun times at church. My thoughts and prayer are with the family. She will truly be missed.

Esther Powell

September 2, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with the family of Patty. She was called home all to soon but she left a light in the hearts of those she met that will continue to burn for a long time. May God Bless

Terri Bolton

September 1, 2010

My heart is broken. Some of my best childhood memories were playing with Patty every summer at her house. I looked forward to summers every year knowing I'd get to play with Patty. She had the most amazing sense of humor,quick whit, and love of life. She made me laugh. I regret not being able to attend the service and most of all I regret not visiting her when she needed us most. She was a great Mother, Grandmother, sister, daughter, cousin and friend and wife. I really regret not being with Royden Jr. and Patti, Alphie and Carolyn, and Cherry and Timmy. I love you all.

thomas quintel

September 1, 2010

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

Tiffany Hensley

September 1, 2010

To the family of Patty Abercrombie,
I am sorry for the loss. I know this is a very hard time for you guys and I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Mrs Patty was such a strong person. She was the sweetest and most generous person I have ever met. She would do anything for anyone. She loved her family more than anything. She will be missed dearly.

Rebecca Sowards

September 1, 2010

Mrs. Patty was one of the sweetest, most giving, kind hearted, and loving person, I have ever met. My deepest condolences go out to the Abercrombie family at this time. She will be for ever missed and never forgotten.

Jan and Greg Bowen

September 1, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers to the family.I am so sorry for your loss and may your sweet memories comfort you at the difficult time. Cherry, my thoughts are with you.

September 1, 2010

To the family of Patty Abercrombie, I would like to give you my condolences. I know this is a very hard time for you guys. She was an amazing person and did everything for her family. She will be missed dearly! I will keep you in my prayers.

Allthea Loney

September 1, 2010

Patty will be missed greatly by those who knew and loved her She touched a lot of hearts in her lifetime and one was mine. co-worker Roper St. Francis home health

September 1, 2010

I will miss Patty with all my heart. I remember the good times we had in church, high school and cheerleading. She was the sweetest person anyone could of been around and so proud of her career choice. I know she is at peace now and I pray for her family to find comfort. Patty was unique and the Lord knew it. She was my friend and I knew it. Love you Patty!! always...

Diana Mobley

September 1, 2010

Love and prayers to Pattys family! She blessed the lives of all that knew her. The world will be less bright without her. God bless her family, she loved them so much. (Co-worker Roper Saint Francis Home Health)

Marla Biggs

September 1, 2010

Patty was a part of our life here at Pronetics Healthcare for 10 years. She was a wonderful nurse; traveling the state teaching and training our patients with such love, compassion and warmth. Our prayers and thoughts to her family she loved so much. We know that God has you in his arms and we have you in our hearts forever. God Bless.

SISSY GASKIN

September 1, 2010

MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO PATTY'S FAMILY. I AM SO GLAD TO HAVE SUCH FOND MEMORIES OF OUR CHILDHOOD DAYS.IT IS THE MEMORIES THAT WE MAKE WITH OUR LOVED ONE'S DURING THEIR LIFETIME THAT ENABLES US TO GO ON WITH OUR LIVES AND HOPE THAT WE CAN HAVE AN EFFECT ON PEOPLE AS PATTY HAS DONE FOR US. PATTY WILL BE SORELY MISSED BY MANY, I KNOW I WILL THINK OF HER OFTEN AND REMEMBER HER SMILE.
SISSY GASKIN--WALTERBORO, S.C.

September 1, 2010

My best memories of high school always include my best friend, Patty. She will always be a part of me and my life. She touched so many lives with her wonderful spirit and attitude. I am blessed to have known her. My prayers are with you and my deepest sympathies for your loss.

Larry & Adrienne Ulmer

September 1, 2010

You are all so much like family to us and we feel the loss of Patty. May your memories of her comfort you in this time of sorrow. We love you all!

Sandi Wofford

September 1, 2010

Charity, you are in my prayers at this most difficult time. Your mother was a lovely person who devoted her life to family. The family you and Lynn have created with your own success in life are evidence of just how much her life example have influenced you. You are a loving tribute to her memory.
God Bless and comfort you all now and always. Please allow his spirit to heal with time ,the pain you now feel.

Minister Rose Holmes (co-worker)

September 1, 2010

To the family of Patty,
I would like to express my deepest condolences to you. Patty has been an asset to the Roper/St. Francis Family she will be missed dearly. she had a great personality, she was soft spoken and fun to be around. she has encourage me many times we often spoke about her family she shared how much she love you all. she was a hard worker, she worked because she was a provider to her family with love and the necessity of life. but don't you worry about Patty I beleived God has found his missing flower from his garden. this is a poem

Inspired by: God
written by me: Minister Rose Holmes

Title: The Missing Flower
one day God was walking through his garden and saw a flower was missing he called out and Patty answered then God said now my Garden is complete. Abercrombie Family you will always be in my Prayers.

Bonnie Mello

September 1, 2010

My deepest condolences to Patty's family and friends. She was near and dear to all of the Roper St. Francis Home Health staff's hearts. Patty has been missed by all of us since she had to quit work and we have constantly prayed for her. She was a very dedicated individual with the utmost love and pride for her family and friends. May we all find peace that she is walking with our God. God bless. With deepest sympathy, Bonnie C. Mello, RN, Director, Roper St. Francis Home Health

September 1, 2010

Abercrombie Family:

In loving memory of a wonderful person. Patty was such a sweet lady, she may be gone, but she will never be forgotten. She always came to work with a smile on her face. We all will miss her. To the Abercrombie family please know that your family are in my prayers.

Many Blessing Upon You,

Makeshia Goodwine
Roper St. Francis Home Health Care
Department Secretary

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