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Theodora Wilson Walpole
WADMALAW ISLAND - Theodora "Teddy" Wilson Walpole of Wadmalaw Island, SC, went to be with her heavenly father, Jesus Christ, on January 20, 2026. She joins those loved ones who went before her. Teddy was born on September 2, 1937, to Theodora Butler Wilson and William Edings Wilson. She was married to her childhood sweetheart, John Basnett Legare Walpole, for 67 years, and was a true matriarch to 5 children, 12 grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren.
Teddy was deeply rooted in her Christian faith and devoted her life to Jesus Christ. She fulfilled her life by being a wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, always delighting in preparing for large family gatherings. Teddy attended Columbia College and enjoyed her position as Sunny Point Farm office manager alongside her devoted husband for 58 years. She was an avid gardener and enjoyed planting all her vegetables from seed and harvesting the bounty. Each season's harvest would be lovingly canned, frozen, or enjoyed immediately at her table. She loved sharing her harvest and wisdom with her family and friends. Teddy lived a very full life of strength, compassion, faith, and unconditional love.
She is survived by her children: Bill Walpole (Bert), Jan Walpole, Jo Appleby (Tommy), Susan Walpole, and John B. Walpole Jr. (Heather); grandchildren: Billy (Jennifer), Ashley "Bucky" (Sara), Wilson (Alyssa), Peter, Legare, Thomas (Sarah), Matthew (Anne), Christopher, Josephine (Chris), James (Tatum), Alexis (David) and Bailey; great-grandchildren: Edings, Bates, Peyton, Violet, Caroline, Wilson, Corbett, Penelope,Brooks, Thomas, Wils, Sam, and McKinley. She is also survived by a sister, Ashley Wilson King, and 2 nieces and 1 nephew. She was predeceased by her loving husband, John, and her mother and father.
Family and friends are invited to attend her graveside service on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at 12:00 pm at the Wilson-Walpole Family Cemetery on Wadmalaw Island. Her grandsons will serve as pallbearers. The family will receive guests following the service at their home on Sunny Point. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the St. John's Parish Church Building Fund (www.stjohnsparishchurch.org/give) and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude’s Place, Memphis, TN 38105 (www.stjude.org).
Arrangements by JAMES A. MCALISTER, INC. (843) 766-1365.
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Druid Hamrick Joyner
January 28, 2026
So sorry to hear this, Bill. So hard to lose your mother. Praying for you all as I know you will miss her!
Rhett Conklin
January 27, 2026
Bill, Jan, Jo -I´m so sorry to hear of your Mom passing. I have very fond memories of her and her kindness to me. We know she is in heaven. Love to you all.
Rhett Conklin
Stefan Rogers
January 24, 2026
Always a kind and classy lady, Will miss Ms Teddy.
M. Elaine Proctor
January 23, 2026
Bill & Family, I was so sorry to hear of your Mom´s passing. Sending my deepest sympathy and prayers. May your faith help ease your loss. May God Bless.
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Rosie
January 23, 2026
My deepest condolences to the family
Barbara Quinn
January 22, 2026
my entire family sends their condolences
Brian O'Neil
January 21, 2026
Very sorry to hear. Our families prayers are with the Walpole family .
ROY DEHAVEN
January 21, 2026
Prayers for the family and friends. Mrs Walpole was always happy to talk about her family as it grew over the years,
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