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Mary Felder Obituary

Mary Reese Felder NEWBERRY - Mary Reese Felder, 91, of Newberry, formerly of Denny Terrace, died Thursday, July 24, 2014. Born June 4, 1923, in Newberry County, she was a daughter of the late John H. and Pearl Berley Reese. Widow of Albert Edward Felder, Mary was an active, longtime member of St. John's United Methodist Church before she moved to Newberry. She was also a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Dentsville Chapter #273 and the Ladies American Auxiliary VFW, Chapter #641. Survivors include sons, Robert A. Hallman of Charlotte, NC, James S. Felder of Columbia; former daughter-in-law, Gloria Hallman; grandchildren, Lisa Glenn, Scott Hallman, J.J. Felder, and Krystal DuBose; six great-grandchildren; sisters, Marion Spearman, Gussie Raines, Virginia Porter, Ruth Stoudemire, Peggy Longshore and Carolyn Lever. In addition to her parents and husband, Mary was preceded in death by sons, John G. Hallman and Edward Lee Felder; siblings, John A. Reese, Elizabeth Reese and Nancy Bowers. A memorial service for Mrs. Felder will be held 3 o'clock Sunday, July 27th, at Shives Funeral Home, Colonial Chapel, 5202 Colonial Drive, Columbia, with The Rev. John Jordan officiating. Inurnment will follow in Celestial Memorial Gardens in West Columbia. The family will greet friends prior to the service beginning at 2 o'clock. Memorials may be made to Harvest Hope Food Bank, PO Box 451, Columbia, SC 29202; or to the American Diabetes Association, 107 Westpark Blvd., Ste 220, Columbia, SC 29210. Memories and condolences may be shared at ShivesFuneralHome.com.

Published by The State on Jul. 25, 2014.
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So sorry to hear. Loved when mom went to the Felder's house to visit. Prayers for the family!

kimberly nix-williston

July 29, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with you all. May the Lord bless you all with his peace and comfort. Joan Fee ...raised in Blair.

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July 25, 2014

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