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Sybil O'Reilly Obituary

Sybil H. O'Reilly CHARLESTON - Entered into eternal rest on the morning of July 11, 2010, Mrs. Sybil Hoff O'Reilly, wife of Col. Patrick E. O'Reilly USAF (Ret.), of Charleston, SC. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. O'Reilly are invited to attend A Mass of Christian Burial of the latter in St. Joseph's Catholic Church Friday morning, July 16, 2010, at nine-thirty. Prayers of Final Commendation and Farewell will follow in Live Oak Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at J. HENRY STUHR, INC., WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL Thursday afternoon from five until seven o'clock. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the National Kidney Foundation of South Carolina, 500 Taylor Street, Suite 101, Columbia, SC 29201-3000. Mrs. O'Reilly was born on July 29, 1937, in Walterboro, SC, daughter of the late Wilford Hoff and Dorothy Padgett Hoff. She was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Mrs. O'Reilly was a devoted wife, mother, homemaker and an avid bowler. Surviving are her husband of forty-nine years, three sons, Patrick O'Reilly, Jr. and wife, Lynn, of Salisbury, MD, Dennis O'Reilly and wife, Candy, of Greenville, NC, Andrew O'Reilly and wife, Nicola, of Denver, CO, one brother, Gen. Wilford Hoff, Jr. U.S. Army, (Ret.) and wife, Carolyn of Manning, SC, two sisters, Dot H. Migala of Katy,TX and Marie Sealey and husband, Lee, of North Charleston; and nine grandchildren, Erin, Colleen, Jack, Finn, David, Natalie, Fiona, Ewan, and Piers O'Reilly. A memorial message may be written to the family by visiting our website at www.jhenrystuhr.com. Visit our guestbook at www.postandcourier.com/deaths

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Jul. 12 to Jul. 13, 2010.

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Linda Price

July 15, 2010

There is never an easy way to express the loss of a loved one. Most people feel sorrow, yet one suffers and struggles through illness for many years, the sorrow becomes a joy. There is a true feeling of sadness when our loved ones are no longer present, but we have to move forward and know that the person is no longer sick.
Sybil was a very petite lady, but just like my mom, she had the will of an armoured guard. Although her illness slowed her down at times, she lived her life to the fullest and made her family loving and proud.
Even though it takes time, you will experience peace through all of this. ALWAYS REMEMBER the happy times and speak her name often. Make her presence felt even though she is no longer physically with you. Sybil is in the greatest place to be right now. She leaves behind many wonderful friends, relatives, a loving husband, and children and grandchildren. Though it seems hard to comprehend death,the ones left behind are the ones that are in the dark, because she is surrounded by the brightness and beauty from above. Until we meet our loved ones again on the other side , remember her always, especially before she became ill. Until the day when we too, are called home, we can only continue to love and console each other when we feel alone.The day Sybil passed is a day that the heavens received another angel.Today I send to each of you my love, prayers and condolences.
~Linda Lilley Price & family

Carolyn Anderson

July 14, 2010

Sybil was my favoriate cousin. She was Aunt Dot's child and Mama's baby. She was kind, loving and giving. She cared deeply for her family. Her husband, Pat, their children and grandchildren were very fortunate to have such a wonderful and caring wife, mother, and grandmother. We will play again .. Carolyn Padgett Anderson

July 13, 2010

I was so sorry to read about Sybils' death. I know most of daddys children don't know you all, but I know my dad would have wanted to be there for his family. We are all saddened to know another family member is gone. Please know that Charles Bishops' family wants you to know he is with you in spirit!!!Love to you all. Kathy Sue Bishop Burch.

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