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Etta McCormac Siau

1947 - 2017

BORN

1947

DIED

2017

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Georgetown, South Carolina

Etta Siau Obituary

Etta McCormac Siau, 69, died Tuesday, January 24, 2017 at Palmetto Health Richland in Columbia.

Ms. Siau was born in Williamsburg Co. on November 16, 1947, a daughter of the late John K. McCormac and Marian Rowell McCormac. She grew up in Georgetown and graduated from Winyah High School, Class of 1966 and the University of South Carolina, Class of 1995. Ms. Siau worked for a time with the John McCormac State Farm Insurance office and Georgetown Hospice. She was a retired employee of Companion Property and Casualty Insurance Co. in Columbia.

Ms. Siau was a member of the Church of The Apostles in Columbia and a former member of Duncan Memorial United Methodist Church in Georgetown and All Saints Church at Pawleys Island.

She was a volunteer for Palmetto Health Home Care Hospice in Columbia. She loved the Beach (Pawleys Island), Beach Music, was a great Shagger, and a loving mother and grandmother.

Surviving are: a daughter, Shannon K. Siau of Pawleys Island; a son, Patrick McClary "Clay" Siau (Lindsey) of Columbia; three grandchildren; Oliva Marie Siau, Patrick McClary Siau, III, and Hattie Rosetta Siau; a sister, Kay M. Bonnoitt (Tez) of Georgetown; and two nephews, Beau Bonnoitt and John Bonnoitt.

Memorial services will be eleven o'clock Saturday morning, January 28, 2017, at All Saints Church at Pawleys Island. Officiating will be the Very Rev. Chip Edgar and Rev. Clay Millener. A reception will be follow in the ACTS Building of the Church.

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In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Tidelands Community Hospice, Inc., 2591 N. Fraser St., Georgetown, S. C. 29440 or Palmetto Health Home Care Hospice, 1400 Pickens St., Suite 100, Columbia, SC 29201.

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Published by Georgetown Times on Jan. 25, 2017.

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David Bowdler

February 6, 2017

Etta was a wonderful lady whom I had the pleasure of working with. She will be missed. Prayers to the family.

Anthony Zack

January 31, 2017

Clay, Shannon and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Your momma was such a great lady. Lots of great memories from Pickens street. My mom is out of the country or she would be there tomorrow for sure. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.

buddy dawson

January 29, 2017

So very sorry for your loss... She was a vivacious person who will be missed by many...May God ease the ache you feel now, and may you cherish her memory forever.

Anita Baker

January 28, 2017

Shannon, I am so sorry for your loss. My condolences to you and your family.

Judy Routh Hayes

January 27, 2017

I meet Etta through my sister - she was such a sweet and fun lady. Always has a smile. So glad our paths crossed.

Anthony Zack

January 28, 2017

Clay, Shannon and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Your momma was such a great lady. Lots of great memories from Pickens street. My mom is out of the country or she would be there tomorrow for sure. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Theresa Quick

January 27, 2017

I am so sorry for your loss. Etta was a good friend and a wonderful person. I will miss her every Sunday morning at church.

Chris Deming

January 27, 2017

I met Etta in water aerobics class a few years ago. Never saw her without a smile on her face and a tee shirt over her swim suit. I always enjoyed talking to her and hearing about her family and her travels. She will be missed by the entire class. My deepest sympathy and condolence to her family.

Nancy Spinella

January 27, 2017

You were a beautiful lady, Etta.know your family will miss you and your friends... Now RIP.

Rex Boylston

January 27, 2017

I am so sorry to hear about Etta's passing. What a classy lady. She will be missed by all of us who knew her, worked with her and saw everyday all the characteristics that made Etta who she was. I worked with Etta at Companion. She was a joy to work with and always a pleasure to be around. My heart and prayers are with the family. God Bless!

Mack Wiliams

January 27, 2017

Shannon, Clay and Kay, So sorry for your loss. My friendship with Etta was a pleasant experience over the years My condolences to all of you.

Dianne McDaniel Griffin

January 27, 2017

My heartfelt condolences for Etta's family. A special message to my long time friend, Kay...the loss of a sibling, especially your only sibling, your younger sibling, is devastating. My prayers are with you. May God provide comfort and peace.

Fran Allen

January 27, 2017

I so enjoyed being with Etta at our neighborhood gatherings. She was a beautiful fun lady and she will be missed in the Courtyard at Ridgemont. Sending much Sympathy.

Kevin & Jean Batten

January 27, 2017

Our deepest sympathies to your family. Etta was a rare soul. We will miss her greatly. May God grant you Peace.

Cynthia Tyson Soles

January 27, 2017

I am so sorry for your loss of your mother... Prayers for your family...

January 26, 2017

I am very sorry to hear of Etta's passing. I met Etta as a volunteer at the Palmetto Health Hospice. Her graciousness I will always remember,-she will be very much missed- With my prayers to The Whole Family- Alma Robichaud - Columbia, SC

Jane Eleazer

January 26, 2017

I have such great memories of Etta. We met through a mutual friend years ago in the shag world & enjoyed catching up in the Vista and at SOS. Etta was such a delight to get to know & such a wonderful positive person. She will be missed by many. I know your hearts are heavy and I pray that God will help you through this difficult time.

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Amy Conard

January 26, 2017

My heart was saddened upon hearing about sweet Etta's passing. I enjoyed living a few doors down from her -- we spoke almost every morning while she was out walking her pup. We are going to miss her in the neighborhood.

Mary Puryear

January 26, 2017

Etta was one of those rare and special people who valued her friendships and family. A beautiful person inside and out, classy, caring, funny, yet warm. She was a dear sweet soul and I will miss her greatly. We were all lucky to have known her and had her as a part of our lives. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family and friends. May you find comfort in knowing that Etta is with the Lord, she is one of His!

Jan and Stuart Ballard

January 26, 2017

Gods speed and lots of great memories.hope to see you again!

Shirley & Bob Pinner

January 26, 2017

Our thoughts and prayers for Etta's family. What a love of a person Etta was. She will be greatly missed. She was loved by everyone that knew her. My heart is sad today, she will not be forgotten.. .

Linda Taylor

January 26, 2017

Etta, I will miss you so much. I will always remember the fun times we had. Shannon, Clay, Lindsay and Olivia, my thoughts and prayers are with you.💕💕

Bill Stoner

January 26, 2017

Clay & Shannon
Etta was a classy talented caring person. Thoughts and prayers at this time and always.
and always.

Melissa Bailey

January 26, 2017

My heart aches for you and your family.I'll always have fond memories of your mother. Her quick smile and positive attitude always cheered me up. Everyone who knew her will miss her. With much love and many heartfelt prayers.Love, Melissa

Thedora S. Liepman

January 26, 2017

Sweet and caring Etta, you will be missed by so many. May God hold you in the palm of his hand.

Dorothy Stewart

January 26, 2017

such a shock and my heart morns with all who knew Etta.

Dolores & Fred Parsons

January 25, 2017

Dear Shannon, Clay, Lindsey and Perrin, I am sorry I will not be able to attend Etta's services on Saturday. I will be in touch when I return home. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Norma Butler Hanna

January 26, 2017

Dear Kay and family ,I was so sorry to hear of Etta's passing May she rest in Peace .I pray for you and your family as I type,I remember her as a little Girl when ya'll lived in Maryville Pines ,she was a lively little Girl .

Margaret Moore

January 25, 2017

So sorry for your loss. I will continue praying for you and the family.

Sheila R StLouis

January 25, 2017

So sorry for your loss. She will be missed by our Senior Ladies Lunch Bunch at Church of the Apostles.

Jennifer Dixon

January 25, 2017

I am so sorry for your loss. I loved your mother!!! Such an amazing woman...so strong, yet so loving. She will be missed by many. Praying for your family. Love you all!!! Love, Jennifer Madison Dixon and Family

Susan Glenn

January 25, 2017

How to say goodbye to you? My heart aches for this loss! I am so blessed we were introduced to each other back in 1997 as divorced women living in Columbia starting our lives over again! What a wonderful friendship we have had....even when I moved to Augusta we managed to keep in close touch and visiting each other as we could. Great memories made at Pawleys Island, trip to NY and to the beach for SOS! We shared our children's weddings, babies births and our birthdays! My grands will have a piece of you in the hoody towels you made them when each were born! That's the kind of lady and friend you were! We always talked about me moving back to Columbia to be closer but now if I do.....I won't have you?? That makes me really SAD! I know I am at peace knowing you are in heaven watching over us all and will be there at the pearly gates when it's our time! In the meantime know you there will be a lot of friends and family missing you dear sweet lady! Love ya!!

Barbara Meyer

January 25, 2017

Etta was such a beautiful woman- inside and out! Her love for her family- her love for life- were truly an honor to witness. She lived each day to the fullest and was a blessing and a treasure as a friend. You will be missed dear Etta. You will now watch over your loved ones- they will carry you with them forever.

Carlene Smith

January 25, 2017

I always looked forward to our time at the gym.Etta would walk in with that sweet smile and always lifted my spirits. I am so greatful I had the pleasure of knowing such a truly southern Belle. May God bless you Shannon and Clay and know the prayers continue for you.

Nancey Land

January 25, 2017

Etta always had a smile at the gym; I am so glad I got to know her. She will be missed.

Katrena Johnson

January 25, 2017

Etta was a lovely person . I enjoyed talking to her at the gym. She will be greatly missed.

Jan Ballard

January 25, 2017

Etta not being with us anymore is too surreal. She was a joy to make memories with and I am happy to have known her. My prayers and thoughts are with you Shannon and Clay.

Cindy Mixson

January 25, 2017

Praying for all if you at this most difficult and very sad time. She was a sweet and caring lady. I know you will miss her greatly. This is so sad and hard to believe. God will give you the strength you need to face each day.

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