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Rev. Iris McClary Vereen obituary, North Charleston, SC

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Iris Vereen Obituary

Reverend Iris McClary Vereen, 76, of Charleston, South Carolina, entered eternal rest on Tuesday, June 24, 2025. She is survived by her children: Wendell L. Vereen, Jr. and Aidra Vereen Shaw (Kevin); grandchildren: Malaysia Vereen, Milan Vereen, Marseille Vereen, Monaco Vereen, Kevin Shaw, II and Kailin Shaw; siblings Jon McClary (Eartha), Lancy McClary (Brenda), Barbara Hendrix, William McClary, Larry McKnight (Penny), Ray McKnight (Toni), Cynthia McKnight (Leonardo), John McKnight (Shelly), Rev. Dr. Lavern Witherspoon, and Shelton Witherspoon; sisters-in-law: Ossie McKenith and Maxine Vereen; brothers-in-law: Jimmy Vereen, Douglas "Mac" Vereen, Theodore Vereen and Ronald Vereen. She was preceded in death by her parents: Robert George McClary and Ella Barr; sister: Naomi Anderson; mother-in-law: Della Vereen; father-in-law: Arlon Vereen; sister-in-law: Brenda McClary; and brother-in-law: Samuel Anderson. Arrangements are pending.

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Published by The Journal Scene on Jun. 25, 2025.

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