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Sallie Kigos Obituary

Sallie Kigos SUMMERVILLE - Sallie V. Kigos, 86, widow of Victor Kigos, of Summerville, SC, died Wednesday, January 2, 2013 at a local hospital. Funeral services will be held at Parks Funeral Home Chapel on Saturday morning, January 5, 2013 at 11 o'clock. Burial will follow in Summerville Cemetery. Friends may call at Parks Funeral Home Friday evening from 6 - 8 o'clock. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Alzheimer's Association, 2090 Executive Hall Road, Charleston, SC 29407, or to Elderlink, 1360 Truxton Ave. #105, N. Charleston, SC 29405. Mrs. Kigos was born May 14, 1926 in Summerville, SC, a daughter of Ben T. Ackerman, Sr. and Sallie Wyndham Ackerman. She was formerly employed in the cafeteria at Summerville Elementary School, and at Manhattan Dress Factory as a seamstress. Mrs. Kigos was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. Survivors include one daughter, Kate Kigos of Summerville; one son, Lamar O. Kigos of Summerville; three grandchildren, Whitney Kigos of McClellanville; Jason Kigos of Orlando, FL; Kimberly O. Harvey of Summerville; two great-grandchildren, Amanda K. Harvey and Ashland K. Harvey, both of Summerville; two sisters, Eleanor Ackerman of Summerville, and Dorothy Campbell of St. Marys, GA. She was predeceased by a son, Victor Stephen Kigos and her lifetime companion, John Parker. Arrangements by PARKS FUNERAL HOME, 130 West 1st North Street, Summerville, SC 29483. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Jan. 3 to Jan. 4, 2013.

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Jackie

January 10, 2013

Lamar, I am so sorry to hear about your Mom. I will keep you and Katie in my prayers

Gloria Caddin

January 8, 2013

Katie & Lamar, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your mother, May God be with you all.

January 7, 2013

Forever I will miss and love you Granny! Can't wait to see you again! I promise to take care of your Daughter and my Mom just like she cared for you unconditionally!

Kimberly, Amanda, and Ashlyn Harvey!

Kimberly, Amanda, and Ashlyn!

Butch & Judy Lawson

January 6, 2013

Kate we were so sorry to hear of the passing Ms. Sallie. I know that she will be greatly missied. You were a devoted daughter and I know your Mom appreciated and loved you for your devotion to her. We love you and will be praying for you in the days ahead.

Janice Clutters

January 5, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of
Mrs. Sallie. She will be sadly missed!

With love, The Clutters Family

Rhonda Winter Harrell

January 5, 2013

Katy and Lamar, I'm so sorry for Mrs Sallys passing.She was such a sweet lady.She will always be with u just think about her and u will hear her.

peggy colline

January 5, 2013

Katie and Lamar So sorry to hear about your mom. Peggy Maxine Motten Clark

chuck weber

January 5, 2013

Kate and Lamar, I'm sorry to hear about the passing of your mother

Victor Revelise

January 4, 2013

Kate,
I am sincerely sorry to hear of your Mother's passing.May she rest in peace.

January 4, 2013

Kate and Lamar, Please accept our sincere sympathy for the passing of your mother. She was always a nice lady and would always have time to talk to me when I was younger. May God bless you two and the rest of your families.

Gwen Greenway Buik

January 4, 2013

Katie and Lamar, I'm so sorry for your lost.My prayer will go out to your family.

Brynda Huntley

January 4, 2013

My deepest sympathy to all of "Ms. Sallie's" family. She was a wonderful and caring person. I loved her very much. Kate, Kim, Amanda, and Ashlyn I love you!

betty robinson

January 4, 2013

May you rest in peace, To the family, let not your heart be troubled.

betty robinson

January 4, 2013

May you rest in peace, you will be sadly missed. To the children and grandchildren, let not your heart be troubled.She would not want you to weep.

Rick Wheeler

January 4, 2013

Dear Kate, Lamar, Jerry, Debbie, Dennis, and Joey I am very sorry for your loss. May God be with all of you at this time.

Debi Myers

January 3, 2013

Kate, Kim,Amanda and Ashland - my thoughts and prayers are with you

Della Seawright

January 3, 2013

May you now know the peace in heaven that is never here for us on earth. Rest well, we will see you again someday.

Della Seawright

January 3, 2013

One of God's most precious flowers has been picked for his bouquet in heaven. You were always like a second mother to me and I will miss you dearly. Kate, Kim, Amanda, and Ashland, I love you all.

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