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Shirley Tabb Obituary
She was born March 20, 1928, in Dothan, the daughter of the late Zollikoffer and Louise Doak.
Survivors include a sister, Margaret Michael of San Diego, Calif.; two sons, Charles Zollikoffer Tabb of Sarasota, Fla., and Knox Polk Tabb Jr. of Duluth, Ga.; a daughter, Teresa Tabb Gibson of Fort Mill, S.C.; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Knox Polk Tabb.
The family would like to thank the staff at The Haven in the Village at Carolina Place and Hospice & Palliative Care, Charlotte Region, for the love and care they provided to Mrs. Tabb during her time there.
A memorial service and reception will be held Saturday, June 6, 2009, at 1 p.m. at Grace Presbyterian Church, Tega Cay, S.C.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to Victory Sports Outreach, P.O. Box 1542, Fort Mill, SC 29716.
Wolfe Funeral Home of Fort Mill, S.C., (803) 547-7575, is in charge of arrangements. Sign the guest book at www.dothaneagle.com.
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June 4, 2009
I was an assistant golf pro years ago at Tega Cay. I have many fond memories of both Shirley and Knox. I was saddened to learn of her death. I will miss all the beautiful Christmas cards of your family that would reach a place of honor on my refrigerator each year! I hope you will continue that wonderful tradition. Yours is a beautiful family and I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers as you go through this time of grief. Fondly, Brent Libasci (Barnett)
Jean Farmer Stephenson
May 31, 2009
Dear Tabb Family,
I grew up with Shirley as my friend and will miss her tremendously. We were members of the "Penguin Club" together and very close friends thoughout childhood. She called me 3 years ago when my husband died and I enjoyed so much talking to her. My heartfelt sympathy for your loss. She was a true friend to me.
John and Betty Wood Keyton
May 30, 2009
Dear Mary Teresa,Zolli,and Knox,
I am so sorry to read about Shirley's death. I have been trying to call her for several months. I was sick last year, but have tried to call several times this year.
I am one of her childhood friends and an original "Penguin". We have so many happy memories.
Please accept my loving sympathy. I have lost a dear friend.
Betty Wood and John Keyton,
Cindy Rhodes
May 30, 2009
We would like to express our sympathy to Teresa and her family. We knew her and her family growing up in Tega Cay. My mother is also at the Haven and I am sorry we missed knowing that Shirley was there as well. We hope that Shirley, Teresa and her family will soon be at peace. With our deepest sympathy, Cindy Kelly Rhodes and her family Jay, Madison and Spencer.
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