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Greenlawn Memorial Park
Marie Boatwright Backey
March 24th, 1957 - July 19th, 2017
Marie Boatwright Backey, 60, of West Columbia, passed away Wednesday, July 19, 2017 after an extended illness. Born March 24, 1957, in Columbia, SC, she was the daughter of Erlene Bachman Boatwright Deese and the late Ernest Lee Boatwright. Surviving in addition to her mother, Erlene; are her step-father, James "Jim" Deese; a sister, Sandra Boatwright Keitt (Ray); a brother, Thomas Eugene Dunn (Jeannie); a niece, Michelle Keitt Chavis (Jason); nephews, Christopher Keitt Sigler (John), Thomas and Austin Dunn; a great-niece, Kaitlyn Chavis; great-nephews, Chase and Tyler Chavis. She was preceded in death by a sister, Rhonda Kay Dunn; her grandparents, Fitzhugh and Isabelle "Doll: Boatwright and Clifton and Elma Bachman. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, July 24, 2017 at Thompson Funeral Home, Lexington Chapel. The burial will follow in Gibson Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1-2pm prior to the service at the funeral home. Donations may be made to Carolina Loving Hounds Rescue, P.O. Box 15288 Greenville, SC 29610.
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Greenlawn Memorial Park
Greenlawn Memorial Park is one of Columbia's most historic perpetual care cemeteries. This gorgeous setting combines serenity, natural beauty, and diligent care for generations of families. North Lake, located in the center of our park, offers a water feature and is the site of many local events, including an annual Easter sunrise service, a Greenlawn tradition for over 50 years. The park also has a veteran's section, private family estates, a columbarium with niches for cremated remains, and an incredible granite mausoleum....
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