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Thelma Sperlich Obituary

Thelma "Tiny" Sperlich HANAHAN - Thelma "Tiny" Sperlich, 78, of Hanahan, S.C. passed away at her home Wednesday December 24, 2014. Thelma L. Sperlich, widow of Milton E. Sperlich, was born in Rhodell, WV to Ethel Purdue Sanchez and Walter Cook. Left behind to cherish her memory include her daughters: Julie (David) Cramer of Holly Hill, SC, Elizabeth Sperlich of Hanahan, SC and Donna (Phil) McKinnish of Chattanooga, TN and son, Lee (Gina) Sperlich of Hanahan, SC; sisters: Glenda Eads of Nimitz, WV, Peggy Moses of Lynchburg, VA, Lois Connolly of Madison Heights, VA; grandchildren: Eric and Crystal Jones, Adam Jeffords, Kari Gonzales, Kevin Barrineau; eight 1/2 great-grandchildren; and longtime friends, Jay and Sally Gregg. Thelma was proud of her coal-mining family roots and loved returning to visit her beautiful home state of West Virginia. In addition to her parents, and cherished step-father, Milburn D. Walker, she was predeceased by husband, Milton E Sperlich, son, William Jones, Jr. , great-granddaughters: Chaley, Kierri, and Cierra, and sisters: Wanda Yancy and Vicky Yancy. Visitation will be held from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM on Friday, December 26, 2014 at Carolina Memorial Funeral Home, 7113 Rivers Avenue, North Charleston, SC 29406. Funeral services will be held at Carolina Memorial Funeral home at 2:00 PM Friday, December 26, 2014. Arrangements provided by CAROLINA MEMORIAL PARK, FUNERALS and CREMATIONS. A memorial message may be sent to the family by visiting www.carolinamemorial.com. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Dec. 24 to Dec. 25, 2014.

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Julie

December 28, 2014

Mom, Dad and Billy together again.

Mayor and City Council of Hanahan

December 26, 2014

Please accept our deepest sympathy on the passing of your loved one. Your family is in our thoughts and in our prayers. Mayor Minnie Newman-Blackwell and Hanahan City Council: Dan Owens, Jeff Chandler, Mike Dyson, Joel Hodges, Michael Sally and Kevin Cox.

Shelly schmidt

December 25, 2014

so sorry Liz, Iknow how you feel. keep strong she is still with you.

December 25, 2014

Tiny in size and by name, huge in presence and heart! Getting to know Thelma was truly a highlight in my life. Love you sister....Glenda

Terri Seward

December 25, 2014

Thelma may be gone, but she will always live in your hearts. She was a very special person!! Our thoughts are with all of you. Love jean, rick and terri.

Scott Fowler

December 25, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with you Elizabeth, and the family.

Rhoda & Freddy Griffin

December 25, 2014

We send our condolences to you and your family at this difficult time.May God be with you and family.

Tammy

December 25, 2014

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you. We send our sincere condolences to you and your family during this difficult time.

Angie Moses

December 25, 2014

Thinking of you all during this time. I am sorry for your loss.

Thelma Sperlich

December 25, 2014

Mom, I know you are having a Merry Christmas today. Love you and miss you already.

Your middle kid,
Elizabeth

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