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Vivian Barber Obituary

Vivian Barber CHARLESTON - Entered into eternal rest on the morning of June 3, 2010, Vivian Collins Erickson Barber, first married to the late William L. Erickson and widow of Thomas Edward Barber. Residence, Charleston, SC. The relatives and friends are invited to attend her funeral services, Sunday, June 6, 2010, at four o'clock in James Island Presbyterian Church. Burial will take place Monday at ten o'clock in Holy Cross Cemetery. Friends may call at J. HENRY STUHR, INC., DOWNTOWN CHAPEL, Sunday between two-thirty and three-thirty o'clock Mrs. Barber was born June 1, 1925, in Laurens, SC, the daughter of Ernest Collins and Lula Weeks Collins. She was a member of The Church of The Nativity. She retired as office manager with the Local Union #470 Plumbers and Steamfitters. She is survived by one daughter: Susan E. Weber (Alan) of Orlando, FL; two sons: William L. Erickson, Jr. (Julie) of Charleston, SC and James David Erickson of St. Augustine, FL; seven grandchildren: Joseph "Jamie" Ardis, Jennifer Ardis, Erica Ardis Gravitt, Jessica Erickson, William L. Erickson, III, David Erickson, and Dana Erickson Vasquez; twelve great-grandchildren; one brother: David Collins (Kay) of Memphis, TN, and many nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to Thornwell Orphanage, P.O. Box 60, Clinton, SC 29325-0060. Visit our guestbook at www.postandcourier.com/deaths

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier on Jun. 4, 2010.

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Terri Skipper

June 6, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all... Sorry we were unable to attend the service. But we have been thinking about you all. Terri Lynn Collins-Skipper and Familiy(Daughter of Vivians Nephew Ronnie Collins)

June 5, 2010

I offer my prayers and sympathy to Vivian's family. May the Love of our Blessed Heavenly Father and all of your wonderful memories give you comfort in your sorrow.

Bonnie C. Depperman, First Cousin

Cathy Desimone

June 4, 2010

I am saddened to lose such a wonderful member of our family. Aunt Vivan was always a strong woman who set a wonderful example for all the women of our family, as well as being so caring & kind to us all. She will always be missed.

Anne Thornhill

June 4, 2010

Dear Bill & Julie, So Sorry to hear about your mother. Know our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Anne Jones

June 4, 2010

Bill and Julie,My thoughts and prayers are with you.

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