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Rosalyn Rast Obituary
July 27, 1927 - September 5, 2020
West Columbia, South Carolina - Rosalyn "Sis" Lightsey Rast of West Columbia, SC died on September 5, 2020 after a long illness. Sis was born in Brunson, SC on July 27, 1927.
She is survived by her children Charles L. Rast, III (Falls Church, VA), John L. Rast (Terry) of St. Louis, MO, and Rosalyn (Lyn) Rast Clarke (John) of Richmond, VA. She has three grandchildren: Amanda Rast, Emily Rast McNeilly (Robert), and Sarah Grace Clarke. She also is survived by her devoted sister-in-law, Thelma Rast, her two nephews Robert Sanders (Terry) and Donald Sanders (Michaelene), and niece Janet S. MacDonald (Richard). Sis was preceded in death by her loving husband of 63 years, Charles L. Rast, Jr., M.D., her parents Addie T. and John H. Lightsey, brothers "Pie" and Hugh, and sister Adelaide.
Sis attended Brenau College and graduated from the University of South Carolina in1948. She received her Masters in Social Work from Tulane University in 1951 and worked as a Medical Social Worker at Duke University Hospital until 1954. Soon after marrying Charlie, they moved to St. Petersburg, FL where they lived for over 40 years. Sis was involved in volunteer activities and several medical auxiliaries of local hospitals. She was devoted to her family, had a generous heart and smile, and was kind to all.
The family would like to thank the staff of Jane Bruce Guignard Skilled Nursing at Still Hopes and Prisma Health Hospice for all of their love, care, and support.
Dunbar Funeral Home, Devine Street Chapel, is assisting the family. Memories may be shared at www.dunbarfunerals.com.
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JW/JKH
September 29, 2020
My deepest sympathy to the (Lightsey) Rast Families for the loss of your loved one, Rosalyn, "Sis", and pray God gives you comfort, peace and strength.
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