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Susan Denton Obituary
UNION, SC-- Mrs. Susan Nell Mincey Denton, age 65, wife of Colonel (Ret.) C. Richard Denton, of 4211 Jonesville- Lockhart Hwy., Lockhart Community, Union, SC, passed away Friday, January 6, 2012 at Oakmont of Union.
Mrs. Denton was born in Winnsboro, SC, on September 13, 1946 a daughter of the late Julian Wade Mincey and Nellie Mae Burkhalter Mincey. She had accompanied her husband around the world during his military career.
After retiring to Lockhart, she became a member of Lockhart United Methodist Church and had served as president of the American Legion Auxiliary. Mrs. Denton was an accomplished artist, who had received many awards for her art work. She enjoyed genealogical research and family history; Mrs. Denton was the niece of Dr. Joseph Burkhalter, the inventor of Ibuprofen.
Surviving in addition to her husband, Col. (Ret.) C. Richard Denton, are a daughter, Renee Denton of Union; a sister, Judy M. Sprouse and husband Donald of Lockhart; a brother, David Mincey of Georgetown; and one granddaughter, Kelsey Erin Granger.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Monday, January 9, 2012 at Lockhart United Methodist Church conducted by the Rev. Alan Quarles and Rev. Steve Williams. Burial will follow at Mt. Tabor Presbyterian Church cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Butch Carter, Dr. Hugh Rowland, James "Jimbo" Whitney, Jeff Bailey, Brian Stalnaker and Brig. Gen. James Wheeler.
The family will receive friends from 1:00 until 2:00 PM Monday prior to the service at Lockhart United Methodist Church.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Lockhart United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 127, Lockhart, SC, 29364.
The family will be at the home, 4211 Jonesville-Lockhart Hwy., Union.
The S.R. Holcombe Funeral Home, Inc. (www.holcombefuneral homes.com)
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Memories and Condolences
for Susan Denton
Ginger McKnight
January 11, 2012
Richard and Renee, What a wonderful service. Praying for all of you. Susan loved her family and her friends. God will see you thru.
Candace Moody
January 11, 2012
Dear Denton Family,
We are sorry for you loss and may you find peace in the coming days. We got to know Mrs. Susan during our days with us and she will be missed. OMU night shift
Denise Howell Moore
January 9, 2012
Dear Renee, I am so sorry to hear about your mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I lost my dad in August so I know how hard it is to lose a parent. I will be thinking of you. Stay strong.
Missy Musser
January 9, 2012
Renee,
We are so sorry for the loss of your mother. I had not seen her in many years but had fond memories of her from my childhood. We will keep and your family in our prayers.
~Missy Wilson Musser, Columbia, SC
Cynthia M. Goude
January 9, 2012
I am so sorry to hear of Aunt Susan's passsing. I have wonderful memories of our times together when I was a young girl. I only found out Monday morning and am sorry that I did not know in time to try to make arrangements for Daddy to go the the memorial. He talks about and loves his sister and brothers so much. May God bless you during your time of grief. I know she was a special person.
Cynthia Mincey Goude and David Mincey, Sr.
Amy Zaprowski
January 8, 2012
So sorry Renee you and your family are in my thoughts. May you find peace in the days ahead.
Connie Cedervall
January 8, 2012
Dear Renee, Kelsey and family,
May God continue to hold you and lift you up during this difficult time.
Cling to the love and sweet memories.?
Love,
Connie
Deede Cohen
January 8, 2012
I am so sorry to read of your sweet mother's passing, and at an untimely age, Renee. She was obviously a really fine person and shall be missed. You and your family are in my heart in this sad time.
January 8, 2012
Our prayers go out to you, Richard and Renee, and all the family in the loss of your dear wife and mother. So sorry she had to go thru all those medicals problems. May God comfort you and give you peace.
Cousin Marvin & Rachel Tanner
Renee Denton
January 8, 2012
For my dear, sweet mother,
I love you,
Renee
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