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Penelope Polizos Marcus

1920 - 2020

BORN

1920

DIED

2020

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J. Henry Stuhr Downtown Chapel

232 Calhoun Street

Charleston, South Carolina

Penelope Marcus Obituary

Penelope Polizos Marcus Charleston - Beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Penelope (Penny) Marcus, widow of John B. Marcus, passed away on February 13, 2020. She is survived by her daughter Joy Marcus and her son Jerry Marcus (Pat), three grandchildren, and four great- grandchildren. Penny was born in Mytilene, Greece on July 27, 1920. She was a long time resident of Charleston, S.C. before moving to Miami, FL. She was a member of the Church of Annunciation. For many years she and husband John owned Marcus Rexall Drug Store on Folly Beach and then on the corner of Broad and East Bay St. Viewing will be Saturday, February 22, 2020 at 12:00 p.m. in Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church followed by a service at 12:30. Interment Live Oak Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Holy Trinity Building Fund, 30 Race St, Charleston, SC 29403. A memorial message may be sent to the family by visiting our website at www.jhenrystuhr.com. Arrangements by J. Henry Stuhr, Inc. Downtown Chapel. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Feb. 18 to Feb. 19, 2020.

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joy

February 13, 2025

I can't believe it's been 5 years since you left us. I love you and miss you very much. You and Daddy kick up your heals dancing tomorrow on valentines day.

joy

July 27, 2023

Happy Birthday Mom. Miss you and love you very much.

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