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Elma Backus Obituary

BACKUS, Elma The relatives and friends of Elma Anderson Backus, widow of Delvin S. Backus, are invited to attend her Funeral Service at Cherokee Place United Methodist Church this Thursday morning, March 2, 2006 at eleven o'clock. Interment will follow at Live Oak Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by J. HENRY STUHR, INC., NORTH AREA CHAPEL. Memorials may be made to Cherokee Place United Methodist Church, PO Box 70396, Charleston, SC 29415-0396 or to Hospice of Charleston, 3870 Leeds Avenue, N. Charleston, SC 29405. A memorial message may be written to the family by visiting our website at www.jhenrystuhr.com. Visit our guestbook at www.charleston.net/deaths.

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier on Mar. 2, 2006.

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ANDREA LAFAYETTE

March 2, 2006

David, I am so sorry about the lost of your mother. I will keep you in my prayers.

Andrea Lafayette

Pam Bosshart

March 2, 2006

David and family, my deepest condolences go out to you. I never had the pleasure of meeting her but we spoke on the phone a few times. My mother was a tenant of hers for over 20 years( Betty F.) May God be with you during your time of need.

Mildred Mikell

March 1, 2006

David and Family,

You have my deepest sympathy. I will keep you in my prayers that God will give you strength. Take one day at a time and be thankful for every moment you had with your Mother.

DENISE HALLMAN

March 1, 2006

Hey Marcia,

I just wanted you to know that I am thinking of you and your family during this time. Let me know should you need for me to do anything for you.

Denise

KIM LLOYD

March 1, 2006

Marcia, John and Andrew, you are in my prayers. Kim Lloyd w/ Midland Mortgage Corporation

Jerry Francis

March 1, 2006

Dear Backus Family:



My sympathies on your loss. She was a sweet woman who was my mother's (Betty Francis) landlord for over 20 years. My mother also sends her sympathies. Peace be with you.

Linda Grooms

March 1, 2006

David,

I am sorry to read about your mothers passing. I know it has been some time since we last worked together or even talked. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.



Linda Grooms

DFAS

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