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Yoko Polutta Obituary

Yoko Y. Polutta SUMMERVILLE - Yoko Y. Polutta, 77, of Summerville, SC, wife of David H. Polutta, died Tuesday, September 6, 2011. A memorial service will be held Saturday afternoon, September 10, 2011 at PARKS FUNERAL HOME CHAPEL at 1 o'clock. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Survivors include her husband, David Polutta of Summerville; four sons, Ken Boleman amd wife Connie, John David Polutta and wife Laura, John Boleman, Jeffrey Polutta; one brother Taka and two nieces, Emiko and Naiomi, all of Japan. She is predeceased by her parents, one brother, and two sons. Arrangements by PARKS FUNERAL HOME, 130 West 1st North Street, Summerville, SC 29483. Visit our guestbook at www.postandcourier.com/ deaths

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Sep. 8 to Sep. 9, 2011.

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Leta Davenport

September 13, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family. Yoko was an amazing lady and we remember the years when coming to the Summerville area. We can recall the years of time spent with Yoko the Corbett's, Sponaugle's, The Quill Inn, Pagota her salon many things come to mind from years past. Then to find later in life my sister n laws sister married into the family that so many had shared many memories from years past in our quaint little town. She was a lady full of energy and inspiration to many peace be with the family during this difficult time.

Leta and Greg Davenport

Elaine Rej

September 10, 2011

Ken, I know how much you love your Mom and you were so loyal and dedicated to her. I know this is a tough time and you will miss her very much. So sorry for your loss. If I can do anything, anything at all, please let me know. I've been praying for you and the family and I will continue to pray. Love, Elaine Rej

Kenny and Kitty Lee and family

September 10, 2011

Dearest Yoko san,

Thank you for all the help and advice you have given to us in the past. We have always thought of you as a member or our family, and we will miss you greatly and keep you in our thoughts.

Louise & Ed Huff

September 9, 2011

Ken, John and families,
We are so sorry for your loss. May God bless and comfort your hearts with precious memories of your loved one.
Louise and Ed Huff and Sherry Huff Kirkland

September 9, 2011

Dear Yoko-san,

Your passing saddens us, but beautiful memories will always keep you alive in our hearts.

The Mariko Fullington Family

Kim Rozendaal

September 9, 2011

Ken and John and families. Our paths in life crossed many many years ago in Japan and I am so glad they did. We loved Yoko, and all of you boys too. We are sorry for your loss. Love, Dave, Kim, Mandi & Nick, Kelsie and Donna Tagge

September 9, 2011

Papa...you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. ....
Sincerely,The Risingers

Phyllis Floyd

September 9, 2011

Ken, John and families, I am so sorry to hear of your moms passing. She was such a beautiful person inside and out. Thinking and praying for you all during this difficult time. Phyllis Hoffman Floyd

Shirley Hughes

September 9, 2011

David, At this difficult time, know that you are being thought of. Yoko was a wonderful person and a pleasure to know.

Paula Pow

September 9, 2011

Ken and John, I haven't seen either of you in decades but I remember both of you and your mother very well! She used to cut my hair "many moons" ago. I'm so sorry to learn of her passing!

September 8, 2011

What a wonderful person to know. She was so kind... you will be missed. Peace and God bless her family... Thank you, Yoko for your wonderful spirit... A fellow .. Virginia

Teresa Meagher

September 8, 2011

Papa and family, what a wonderful and fulfilling life your Mother led. You are in our thoughts and prayers. May she rest in peace and everytime a tear comes to your eye, I pray that an awesome memory of her replaces it. We love you and God bless. The Meagher Family

Robert and Kay Woods

September 8, 2011

Ken, We send our deepest sympathies and prayers for you and your family.

Pat Weathers

September 8, 2011

Dear Ken and family, I am praying for you. I pray that you will experience strength and encouragement that only our Heavenly Father can give. Pat Weathers, Lexington Baptist Church choir member.

Joel & Priscilla Larkin

September 8, 2011

Dear David and Family! Words cannot express our feelings of saddness for Yoko's passing. She will always be one of Priscilla's favorite clients. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and the family. May she rest in peace and bathe in the glow of God's tender care. God Bless

Anna Gideon

September 8, 2011

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

September 8, 2011

Papa, We are so sorry for your loss. Despite never having the good fortune to meet your mother, you represented her to us in the most glowing of terms; I'm sure she was everything and more than you shared and that she will be sorely missed. We hope your memories will sustain you through this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Julie, Larry & Alex Berg

September 8, 2011

Dearest David,
I am so sad about Yoko...just as I am looking forward to retiring and spending time with my friends, she has slipped away.
Thank you for caring for her so lovingly all this time. She really loved and worshiped you. I will miss her and am glad that I knew such a wonderful lady.
Please take care of yourself and know that you are in my prayers.
Sadly,
Martha Bryan

The Colangelo's

September 8, 2011

Dear Ken;
Your friends and neighbors in Shoal Creek express our deepest sympathies and prayers for you and your family.

Tracy, Sydney & Jeffrey II Polutta

September 8, 2011

David, We were saddened to hear about Yoko’s passing. We know she will be greatly missed.

Louise Hawkins

September 8, 2011

My prayers are with all who loved Yoko. She was truely an amazing woman in all that she did. Her family was of utmost importance to her. She will be greatly missed. Additionally, I will keep Ken in my additional prayers!

Donna Mickalis Knight

September 8, 2011

Dear Ken and John, I will always remember Yoko as a second mother as well as you guys as brothers. Yoko was such an inspiration; we all were lucky to have her in our lives. Always tough, but she expected nothing less from us as well as herself. I have you in my prayers.

Neil Vander Linden

September 8, 2011

David, I was saddened to read of Yoko's passing. Family, Summerville and the GOP will miss her. I will keep you and the family in my prayers.

Kathy Forsyth

September 8, 2011

God bless your family.

Audrey Lorence

September 8, 2011

Miss Yoko, you will be greatly missed, not only by your family but by your community and the many lives that you've touched. Rest in Peace,
The Lorence Family

Patty Walton

September 7, 2011

Prayers and thoughts are with Yoko's family. She cut and styled my hair and my mother's hair for many years until she retired. Yoko was so full of energy and was an asset to all organizations she was involved with. Yoko will be dearly missed by those who knew her and the Summerville community is a better place because of Yoko.

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