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McMillan-Small Funeral Home & Crematory

910 67th Ave North

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

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Graveside Service

Mar. 28, 2026

1:00 p.m.

Ocean Woods Memorial Cemetery

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Lori Gurganus Obituary

Lori K. Gurganus, 40, passed peacefully into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on March 20, 2026

She was born November 14, 1985, in Myrtle Beach, SC a daughter of Roy F. Gurganus and the late Judith (Judy) A. Gurganus.
A generous and kind-hearted soul, Lori had an adventurous spirit and a strong concern for all living things, and sought out opportunities to help the less fortunate. Lori was a faithful friend who stuck with you through good times and bad, and her laughter had a way of lifting up those around her, whether classmates, coworkers, friends, or family. She loved giving gifts, but perhaps the best gift she ever gave was her smile and warm hug.
Lori was predeceased by her mother, Judith (Judy) A. Gurganus. She is survived by her father, Roy F. Gurganus, along with her sister, brother-in-law, two brothers, and a sister-in-law: Lindsey R. Schirra and her husband Robert (Bobby), Rick F. Gurganus, and Jeff E. Gurganus and his wife Eminet. She is also survived by two nieces and two nephews. The family will be holding a private burial service in honor of Lori

"The LORD your God is with you, he is mighty to save. He will take great delight in you, he will quiet you with his love, he will rejoice over you with singing." - Zephaniah 3:17

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Obituary published on Legacy.com by Post and Courier - Myrtle Beach on Mar. 22, 2026.

Memorial Events
for Lori Gurganus

Mar

28

Graveside service

1:00 p.m.

Ocean Woods Memorial Cemetery

Funeral services provided by:

McMillan-Small Funeral Home & Crematory

910 67th Ave North P.O. Box 7506, Corner of 67th Ave. And Bypass 17, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572

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