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Mamie Capps Obituary
Mrs. Capps was born February 18, 1916 in Mullins, South Carolina, the daughter of the late Wyatt and Ella Jessie Bryant Collins.
Mrs. Capps was active in her community. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Myrtle Beach, a member of the Pilot's Club, past president of the Genevieve Chandler Book Club, and a charter member of the Eastern Star. She and her husband started Royal Cleaners in 1955 and the Royal Inn in 1967.
Survivors include two sons, R. Clyde Capps Jr. and wife, Yvonne, and Harold Capps and wife, Patty, both of Myrtle Beach; six grandchildren, Stacy Howell, Richard C. (Coleen), Capps III, Gayle (Craig), Berkey, Christie (Chip) Hoffner, Hal (Michelle) Capps, and Jill (David) Coates; 13 great-grandchildren, Allyson Howell, Christian and Madison Capps, Lauren, Tyler, and Rachel Berkey, Thomas Currie, Ian Hoffner, Reed Truslow, Haley Katherine and Emily Capps, Taylor and Zachary Coates; and one brother, Bobby Collins and wife, By, of Columbia, S.C.
Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, August 5, 2009 at McMillan-Small Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
An online guest book is available at www.msfh.net and at TheSunNews.com.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, 500-4th Ave. N., Myrtle Beach, SC 29577.
McMillan Small Funeral Home of Myrtle Beach is serving the family.
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Memories and Condolences
for Mamie Capps
Gail Vereen Perry
August 17, 2009
We have so many wonderful happy thoughts of
Mrs. Mamie Capps. My Mother, Leona Vereen and she were
friends forever and I had the opportunity to know and
spend time with Mrs. Capps. She was a very special Lady
and it is sad to see this generation leaving us. My thoughts and prayers to the family.
diane boyette
August 7, 2009
Hal and family, I was saddened to hear of Mrs. Mamie's passing. I always loved to see her come to the dentist office in conway. She was such a special person. She will be missed and I lift you each one up to the father during these times, May you find comfort in your precious memories. Diane Jollie Boyette
August 6, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. May your memories bring you comfort.
June Stalvey Elliott
Red Hallman
August 5, 2009
Mr. Clyde, Sorry for the loss of your Mother You will be in my prayers. Red Hallman
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August 4, 2009
Harold and Patty. So sorry to hear about your mother Harrold. My thoughts are with you and your family Dianne Singleton
Judy Clayton
August 4, 2009
Ynonne and Stacey ... Mamie will be missed so very much by all of us in the Genevieve Chandler Book Club. May her sweet memory fill your lives with joy and comfort ...love, Judy Clayton
Regina Allen
August 4, 2009
Stacy, Gail, Allison and Family,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your Grandmother. May your happy memories of her get you through this difficult time. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Lori Adelstone Bradford
August 4, 2009
Stacy and Richard,
I am so sorry for the loss of your grandmother. May the peace of God bless you during this difficult time.
Ben Dusenbury
August 4, 2009
Clyde,Harold, and families, I was so sorry to hear of your mothers passing. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Ben Dusenbury
Mable Currie
August 3, 2009
Clyde, Yvonne, Christie and family, so sorry for your loss- but you know she is in a far better place with family & friends.I am sure she is coordinating a big affair for her reunion with those gone on before her.She will forever live in your hearts-memories of times when her health was better will hopefully replace these last few months.You are in our thoughts and prayers- Love to all Mable Currie, Tracy & Dennis Todd
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