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Alice Shuford Obituary

AUGUSTA, Ga. - Alice Erbelding Shuford, 83, entered into rest on Sunday, February 2, 2014 at Kentwood Nursing Home. A mass of Christian burial will be held at 11:00 AM today, Wednesday, February 5, 2014 at St. Mary on the Hill Catholic Church with Rev. Thomas Murphy serving as celebrant. Interment to follow in Westover Memorial Park. Mrs. Shuford was a lifelong member of St. Mary on the Hill where she served on the Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Committee. She was also a sustaining member of the Junior League of Augusta, a member of the Richmond County Historical Society, and the Augusta Country Club. Mrs. Shuford was a retired employee from Macy's Department Store. Mrs. Shuford is survived by her son, William Stuart Shuford (Jennifer Kearns Shuford); her daughters, Alice McAuliffe Shuford, Ruth Shuford Pirkle (Joshua Franklin Pirkle, Jr.), and Rosemary Erbelding Shuford; and by her grandchildren, Henry Stuart Shuford and Anna Bridget Shuford. Pallbearers will be Preston Layton Scoggins, III, William Andrew Hundley, III, Wayne Fuller, Paul Edward Morgan, William A. Kearns, and Wayne Reddish. Special thanks to the staff of Kentwood for her care, especially Nancy Powell, Director and Lillie Samuels and Sheryl Shaw CNA's. If so desired, memorials may be made to St. Mary on the Hill School, 1220 Monte Sano Avenue, Augusta, GA, 30904. Please sign the guestbook and send condolences at www.plattsfuneralhome.com Platt s Funeral Home, 721 Crawford Avenue

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Published by The Augusta Chronicle from Feb. 4 to Feb. 5, 2014.

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Mary Ann Britt

February 9, 2014

Ruthie and family,
I am so sorry to learn of the passing of your mother. I wish each of you comfort and peace and memories of the happiest of times with her. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

John O'Shea

February 6, 2014

Lisa, Ruthie, Bill, Rosemary,
I just learned that yourn mother's funeral Mass was yesterday. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
John

Martha Love

February 6, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow. May God give you the strength, comfort, and peace you need to endure.
With Deepest Sympathy,

RICHARD PROUTY, III

February 6, 2014

MY HEART IS FILLED WITH SORROW IN THIS TIME OF REST.TO ROSEMARY I LOVE ALL OF YOU AND MISS YOU DEARLY. WITH ALL MY LOVE AND SUPPORT.
RICHARD PROUTY, III

Cheryl Fouche

February 6, 2014

Ruthie, Rosemary & family,
Praying for you and your family at this sad, sad time. So sorry for your loss.

February 5, 2014

Alice was such a beautiful person, inside and out .We were very fond of her. My prayers and thoughts are with you all during this time of sorrow.
Mary Erbelding Miller

Ernie Wren

February 4, 2014

Lisa and family

You have my sympathy and are in my prayers.

Sherri Breunig

February 4, 2014

All our love to you, Frank and your whole family at this time of loss. God is with you and He will not let you go!

Sherri & Mike Breunig

February 4, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with you all:
Bill, Lisa, Ruthie, Rosemary. From your cousin Bill Doughty in Miami, FL.

Arleen Krueger

February 4, 2014

Sending condolences for the loss of your mother Alice.May God watch over you all till you meet again..
~~Arleen Krueger~~

February 4, 2014

Lisa, Ruthie, Bill and Rosemary, You are all in my thoughts and prayers during this time of sadness. God bless, comfort and give you peace. With love, Joyce

Ingrid Prouty

February 4, 2014

Our hearts and condolences go out to you all. Alice was a kind ,sweet lady who will be remembered fondly. May God walk this journey with you.
~~ The Prouty's ~~

Mary McGreevy-Free

February 4, 2014

Rosemary and family, I am sorry for your family's loss.

Terri and Steve Hewitt

February 4, 2014

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

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