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Vivian Bellew Obituary

Vivian Bellew HANAHAN - Entered into eternal rest on Friday August 9, 2013 , Mrs. Vivian Bellew, 88, of Hanahan, SC, a retired cafeteria lady for the Berkeley County School systems and widow of Cecil Bellew. The family and friends of Mrs. Vivian Ballew are invited to attend her funeral services at CAROLINA MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME on Friday, August, 9, 2013 at two o'clock p.m. Interment will follow at Carolina Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Thursday evening from five until seven p.m. at the funeral home. Vivian was born in Charleston, SC to the late James H. Chassereau Sr. and Bessie Alma Zorn Chassereau. Mrs. Bellew was a member of Ferndale Baptist Church and Hanahan Chapter of the OES # 250. Vivian will be remembered as a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She is survived by her sons: M.C. Bellew Jr., George T. Bellew, daughter: Lois B. Hodges and longtime family friends and her other "adopted" son and daughter, Ed and Karen Jacques, 17 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren, brothers; James H. (Buddy) Chassereau, Harold T. Chassereau and Lewis G. Chassereau. She was predeceased by her brothers: Melvin M. Chassereau and Clyde E. Chassereau. Flowers accepted or donations may be made to Susan G. Komen or Gideon's Bible Society. Arrangements are provided by CAROLINA MEMORIAL PARK, FUNERALS and CREMATIONS, 7113 Rivers Ave., N. Charleston, SC 29406 (843-797-2222). 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 Aug. 7 to Aug. 9, 2013.

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Susan Meree

August 9, 2013

Lois,Tommy, MC I am so sorry for your loss. She was such a special and dear lady. Lois please give me a call...I love you!

Dee Edwards

August 9, 2013

Thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Angie Tuten

August 9, 2013

Tom, thinking of you and your family at this time. Keeping yall in my prayers. As hard as this is know your Mom is well now. No more suffering and know God will see you through.

David,Donna Dennis

August 8, 2013

Sorry for the loss of your Mother you and your family will be in our prayers

Diane Smoak

August 8, 2013

All my sympathy goes out to your family. Many happy childhood memories of Mrs. Bellew and her family. Loved her lovely southern voice and she was always so kind and patient. May God grant the family peace and comfort at this difficult time. My heart goes out to you.

Odyssey Hospice Family

August 8, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Wendy Watson

August 8, 2013

Russell and Ashley,
I am sorry for your loss. I am keeping your family in my prayers. Pleae let me know if I can do anything. Love and Prayers

Wendy Watson

August 8, 2013

Russell and Ashley,
I am sorry for your loss. Please know I am keeping your family in my prayers. Please let me know if i can do anything for ya. Stay strong. Love and Prayers

Mayor and City Council of Hanahan

August 8, 2013

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-Caldwell and Hanahan City Council: Mike Dyson, Michael Sally, Jeff Chandler, Joel Hodges, Dan Owens, and Kevin Cox

Chris & JD Bellew

August 7, 2013

Tommy, Lois, MC and family. We're very sorry to hear about Vivian, she's a special sweet lady. You are all in our heart and prayers.

Melissa Dagley

August 7, 2013

So sorry for your loss! I love you, Tamara! May you and your family find strength and peace with one another through this difficult time!

Betty Bellew

August 7, 2013

So many wonderful memories , this isn't goodbye Mom, we'll see you later.

Tamara Zenner

August 7, 2013

My dear, sweet Granny: you did it! Even as your illness progressed, your heart remained kind and loving. I'm glad you've gone to glory, but will miss you all the time.

Special thanks to the Odyssey Hospice staff and family members who cared for her right to the end.

I love you, Granny.

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