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Elli Schelp Obituary
Greer - Elli G. Schelp, 79, widow of Henry R. Schelp, died Sunday, July 19, 2020, at her home.
Born in Germany, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Paulina Galinsky.
Elli was a loving mother to her children, Oma to her grandchildren and good friend to many.
She is survived by three daughters, Sindja Alley (Tony), Dianne Garrison (Paul Nichols), and Linda Tucker; four grandchildren, Kayla Coleman, Jessica Boggs, Chelsea Clark, and Abbey Tucker; nine great-grandchildren; brother, Gerhardt Galinsky and sister, Christa Weidinger both of Germany; and sister-in-law, Sandra Harris (Guy).
A public funeral service with social distancing will held on Sunday, July 26, 2020 at 1:30 p.m. in the chapel of Thomas McAfee Funeral Homes, Downtown. Burial will follow in Greenville Memorial Gardens.
Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association at www.heart.org or to the Cancer Society of Greenville County at www.cancersocietygc.org.
Condolences may be left for the family by visiting www.thomasmcafee.com.
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Susan "Adam´s" Benigno
February 2, 2024
You were always in my thoughts. I´m truly saddened and sorry for your loss. I hope you all find peace in knowing your parents are together at peace and watching over you.
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Helene
July 26, 2020
Das Schönste, was ein Mensch hinterlassen kann, ist ein Lächeln auf dem Gesicht desjenigen, der an ihn denkt.
Vielen Dank, liebe Elli - Du wirst immer einen Platz in meinem Herzen haben!
Helene
American Heart Association
July 23, 2020
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
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1:30 p.m.
Thomas McAfee Funeral Homes - Downtown Chapel639 North Main Street, Greenville, SC 29601
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