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Shelby Lamie Obituary



LAMIE, Shelby Shelby Branton Lamie, 69, of Ladson, died Thursday morning, September 18, 2008 at her residence. Funeral service will be held Sunday, September 21, 2008 at 3 o'clock at James A. Dyal Funeral Home Chapel, Summerville. Burial will follow at Dorchester Memory Gardens, Summerville. Friends may call at the funeral home from 6 until 8 o'clock this evening. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to: Bedford Research Foundation, PO Box 1028, Bedford, MA 01730. Mrs. Lamie was born December 6, 1938 in Summerville, a daughter of the late Andrew and Ethel Winningham Branton. She was a graduate of Summerville High School and Palmer Business College where she was voted Mrs. Palmer College in the early 1960's. She was an active volunteer with the March of Dimes and the Jerry Lewis MDA Association and the Newberry Boys Farm. She donated artifacts found on Tranquil Hill Plantation to the Summerville Historic Society in honor of her mother Mrs. Ethel Branton. She was a longtime member, Sunday school teacher and pianist for River Bend Baptist Church and she also attended Freedom Free Will Baptist Church. Surviving are one son, Robert Vernon Lamie, III of Ladson; one daughter, Jeannie Ethel Lamie of Summerville; one grandson, Joseph Andrew Lamie of Irwin, Texas; two brothers, Steven Andrew Branton of Ladson and Thomas Lee Branton of Johns Island. She was predeceased by her brother and sister: Holland Branton and Teena Branton Pokorny (twin sister of Thomas). In order to find a cure for PSP, Jeannie request that each of you consider organ donation and become a supporter of stem cell research. 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 SOUTH MAIN STREET, SUMMERVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA. Visit our guestbook at www.charleston.net/deaths.

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier on Sep. 20, 2008.

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Tammy Nelson

October 11, 2008

Robert, I am so sorry to hear about your mothers passing. Please know you are in my thoughts.
Take care, Tammy

jenneth willemsen

October 4, 2008

Always love Miz Shelby...

~jenneth

Tammy (Rice) Rentz

October 1, 2008

Jeannie,
I just found out about your Mom's passing and my deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family. It goes without saying that your Mom was a very special lady with a dynamic personality who loved you so dearly. I would love to hear from you if you get a chance and learn more about PSP. Tammy (Rice) Rentz

September 23, 2008

Jeannie, Robert, Thomas and Steven,
William and I are very sorry to hear of Shelby Jean's passing. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time.


William and Tara DeLonge

LOU ANN WICKENHOEFER

September 21, 2008

DEAR JEANNIE AND FAMILY,
SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR MOTHER. YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ARE IN OUR PRAYERS. TIM AWAYS TALKED HIGHLY OF SHELBY AND WOULD HAVE DONE ANYTHING IN THE WORLD FOR. SHE WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN AROUND HER.
TIM AND LOU ANN WICKENHOEFER

B. J. Eason

September 20, 2008

Dear Jeannie, I can't begin to tell you how sorry I am to hear about Shelby's passing. It has been a while since I have seen you, but, I have thought of you often. You mother meant many things to me. She was a good friend, someone who could always make me laugh, a classy lady who loved you dearly. Her kindness to Bettyanne and me during the pageant years will never be forgotten. Jeannie, I pray that you will feel God's comforting arms around you as you go through this time of loss. Sincere condolences, B.J. Eason

Cheryl Tant

September 20, 2008

It breaks my heart to hear that Shelby has left. Many times over the years I have thought of her and you Jeannie. I have some great memories of Shelby and only wish that I could have seen her again. Life will go on but it will never be the same. With love,
Cheryl Tant

Carolyn Lipka

September 20, 2008

Jeannie, Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time and have been for some time as I learned that your Mother was sick. We met and became friends instantly, and we have shared so much together. You are a beautiful person and I love you very much. God Bless you always, Carolyn

Bettyanne Jordan

September 20, 2008

Dear Jeanie, We had so many things in common during our pageant days... the love of the stage, our birthdays, meeting new people and traveling new places just to name a few. The most important thing we shared was the love we had for our mothers.I will never forget that crazy Miss Shelby who was always made us laugh so hard! What a remarkable woman.I know it has been ages, but it seems like yesterday. I am so truly sorry for your loss.

Diane Thomas

September 20, 2008

Jeannie-I am indeed saddened to hear of Shelby's death. I share in your loss. Shelby was such a gracious woman. I feel most fortunate that I met her all those years ago. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. I know Jennifer will also be saddened.

Susan Glenn

September 20, 2008

Jeanie-my heartfelt prayers are with you. I remember your mother fondly from our childhood...I remember her sitting through many of our ballet classes. She was the shining example of a devoted mother. I am so sorry for your loss.

Heather Crosby-Bedenbaugh

September 20, 2008

The Lamie Family:
My mother and I are so saddened to hear about the passing of Shelby. We both have such fond memories of the time we spent with her and Jeannie at beauty pageants. It has been years since we have spoken with her, but she was thought of often. Y'all are in our prayers.
Cheryl Tant Crosby
Heather Crosby-Bedenbaugh

Teresa Searfoss

September 20, 2008

Jeannie, Robert, Thomas, and Stevie

Aunt Shelby ment alot to us and our family. Caroline would always say "Are we going to see the Aunt Shelby with the PT Cruiser." We will always cherrish the memories we had with her. She will be deeply missed. Our thoughts and prayer are with all of you during this time.
With Much Love,
Brian Teresa and Caroline Searfoss

Ann & Jim Nolf

September 20, 2008

We have known Shelby for nearly forty years, and were saddened to hear of her passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.

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