MANNING – Edna Grace Hardin Pyritz, 83, widow of Kenneth Pyritz, first married to the late Hoke F. Hardin, died Sunday, July 11, 2010, in Clarendon Memorial Hospital in Manning.
Born March 24, 1927, in Marion, she was a daughter of the late Rembert Collins and the late Eva Mae Collins Collins. She was a retired inspector for Westinghouse Nuclear Fuel Division in Columbia. She was a member of Temple Baptist Church in Columbia, and attended Good Shepherd Baptist Church and New Covenant Presbyterian Church, both of Manning.
She is survived by three daughters, Patricia (Larry) Gallman of Manning, Debra (Ron) Baker of Spartanburg, and Denise (Tim) Benken of Florida; a sister, Miriam Bennett of High Point, NC; seven grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Gloria Jean Hardin.
Graveside services were at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 14, 2010, in Greenlawn Memorial Park in Columbia with the Rev. James Salter officiating. Pallbearers were Larry Gallman, James Bacon, Robert Bacon, Ira Bacon, Tim Benken, Everett Goff, and Ronald Johnson.
Memorials may be made to the Free Will Baptist Home for Children, P.O. Box 229, Turbeville, SC 29162, or to Camp Longridge, P.O. Box 220, Ridgeway, SC 29130.
Stephens Funeral Home & Crematory, 304 N. Church St., Manning, is in charge of arrangements, (803) 435-2179.
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CONDOLENCES
Dear Pat, Larry & Lauren,
I am so sorry to hear of Ms. Grace's passing. I know that there are no words I can say to make everything okay, so let me just say: Call me if there is anything at all I can do for you during this time.
Please know that I am praying for all of you.
From: Marcy Frierson
I have you and your family in my prayers.
From: John Mathis
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Please call on Rusty or me if there is anything we can do for you.
From: Ruby Davidson
Dearest Pat, I am so sorry about your Mom. I have a lot of fond memories of her. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers and I love you with all my heart.
From: Patsy King
Pat, Larry & Lauren,
At your time of loss, I am remembering you in prayer, and trusting you'll know the special love and comfort that only God can give.
In the love of Christ,
Deedee Sykes (NCPC)
From: Deedee Sykes
Mrs. Pat and Family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. We will surely keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Sonny, Hulaine, Zeb & Kathryn Windham
From: Hulaine Windham
It was with great sorry I received the news of Grace's passing. It was also comforting to know she is at the place we all desire, with Jesus Christ. Be comforted by Jesus' words found in Matthew 11:28; Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Grace has rest.
Blessings to all, Johnny Gallman
