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Lori Rountree Obituary

Lori Ann Graves Rountree Lori Ann Graves Rountree, 46, of Beaufort, SC and wife of Harry G. Rountree Jr., passed away on Monday, October 12, 2009 in the Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC. She was born in Beaufort, SC on December 11, 1962 and raised in Bluffton, SC. She was the daughter of the late William Heyward and Evelyn Beverly Graves Jr. She was a professional hairdresser. She was the co owner of Techniques Too Salon in Beaufort. She was a Baptist. She loved her family and her work. She is survived by her husband, Harry G. Rountree Jr. of Beaufort, SC; one son, Matthew Garrett Rountree of Beaufort, SC; one daughter, Jordan Gabrielle Rountree of Beaufort, SC; one brother, William Christopher (Cecelia) Graves of Bluffton, SC; one sister, Ginger Graves Herold of St. Helena Island, SC; nephews, Brandon Graves, Lukas Kinsey and Spencer Miller; nieces, Kersty Kinsey, Darby Kinsey, Rebeca Pittruzella; numerous other nieces and nephews and their families, Brock, Lewandowski, Sourdis-Marshall, Haire and other loving relatives. Graveside services will be held at Noon on Saturday, October 17, 2009 in Bluffton Cemetery, Bluffton, SC. The family will receive friends from 10:30 am until the hour of the service at Sauls Funeral Home, 90 Simmonsville Rd., Bluffton, SC. The family requests memorial donations be made to the Bluffton Cemetery, c/o Kim Trask, P.O. Box 2156, Bluffton, SC 29910. Sauls Funeral Home of Bluffton, SC is assisting the family with their arrangements. (www.saulsfh.com)

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Published by The Island Packet from Oct. 15 to Oct. 22, 2009.

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Renee Langston

November 2, 2009

Harry and Family:
I was so devastated about the news of Lori, I was comforted knowing she is in the House of the Lord. I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers for your family and strength for every day. May God bless.

October 25, 2009

Harry, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, We are so sorry for your loss. Lori will be missed and always loved and remembered.

Patrick and Letitia Caudle

Paul

October 22, 2009

Harry,

I am so sorry for your loss. I wish I had known so I could have visited and trid to help in anyway. I remember Lori cutting my hair and wanting to experiment and crazy me I let her. It was always fun to be around her and even though you were my Chief I looked up to you in so many things. Sorry for your loss and I will be praying for you and the kids.

October 21, 2009

Oh Harry, my old friend. I am so sorry to hear about your wife. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Bonnie (Knapp) Falanga, FL

Cory Ruge

October 18, 2009

"Mr. Harry, Jordan, and Garrett! Words can't explain how sorry I am for your loss. I only wish I could have been there for all of you through this time. Mrs. Lori was a great woman. She was loved by so many people, we all know this. I loved her very much and she will be missed. I love and miss you all very much."

April Buquet & Family

October 18, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Jaimee and Will Rivers

October 17, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. May you find comfort and peace in the Lord, and know that you will be together again one day. We are here for you and the family always. Much love.

October 17, 2009

Chief

I know there aren't any words that can express how you feel but just know that we are all praying for the strength of you and your family during the most difficult time of your lives. May God continue to bless and strengthen you ever more.

Commissioner Burnes & Family
Beaufort, SC

Asst Chief James Colwell (Ret.) & family

October 17, 2009

To Harry and family, Brenda and I share in your grief in the passing of Lori into the Church Triumphant. She was a wonderful person. Almighty God, source of all mercy and comfort; cast out all your sorrow and give you Peace.
We are here for you brother.

Chris and Jay Graves

October 17, 2009

Harry Jordan and Garrett,
Our hearts are broken also..we love you three so very much.Even tho our family has now become smaller,we hope our hearts will remain full of the many memories shared.

John Kelleher

October 17, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. May the Lord provide you strength in these days.

Faith Hatfield

October 17, 2009

God now has one very special angel with Lori. I have been totally devastated with the news of Lori's passing and can't imagine your grief. Please know that my prayers are with all of you during this time of loss and sorrow.

Will Angelo

October 16, 2009

Harry and family, I am sorry for your loss. I know there are no words that can ease the pain from the loss of a loved one, but know that your friends are here for you.

Teresa Vortisch

October 16, 2009

Harry and family,

Jeff and I share your grief.
Lori was the best!

Rob DeFrance

October 16, 2009

Chief,

I am sorry for the pain you and the kids are going through. My family prays the presence of Christ in all who love and support your family will give you comfort. I know Lori now enjoys the glory of our Lord, we all join our loved ones soon in God's time and the pain will be replaced with joy. Have faith brother!

Attorney Jon Lowder

October 16, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Eric Oeffler

October 16, 2009

Harry,

My deepest condolences go out to you and your family. I was very saddened to learn of Lori's passing. May your family find comfort in knowing that Lori is in a better place and she suffers no more. May God Bless you all.

Eric Oeffler

October 16, 2009

Harry and Family,

I am so sorry for your loss and will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. May God Bless you all.

Love......Eric Oeffler and Family

October 16, 2009

Dear Harry, Jordan and Garrett:

My thoughts are with you all at this time. Lori was such a wonderful person and brought so much joy to everyone she was around and I will always feel blessed to have known her. God bless all of you and may he give you the strenght to bring all of you through this trying time. I would also like to say at this time Thank You Lori for bringing William and Kersty together a job well done. With all my love!

Shirley Jenkins Williamstown, New York

Janice Oeffler Friedman

October 16, 2009

Harry and Family, I am sorry for your loss, you are in my thoughts and prayers every day, wish I could be there.

Tawnya Terry

October 16, 2009

To Harry, Jordan, and Garrett:

Wish I had the words to convay some sort of comfort...but you will all be continuously in my prayers. With Love, Ariel, Stephen, and Geoffrey Lewandowski

Lisa Livengood

October 16, 2009

Harry,

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. If you and your family need anything, my family and I are here for you. Love you!

October 16, 2009

our thoughts and prayers are with you. lori was a sweet and thoughtful person and will be missed. take care and God bless. Fran and snapper Zimmerman

October 16, 2009

May you all find some comfort in knowing that her suffering has ended and she is now in the presence of our one and only God. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Kelvin Canaday
MCRDPI Fire Chief (Ret)

Jimmy Burke

October 16, 2009

Harry, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I am so sorry for your loss.

Sherrill Chapman

October 16, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you Chief Rountree, Jordan and Garret. We are so sorry for your loss.

Doug Peake

October 16, 2009

Harry my deepest condolences to you and your family. It broke my heart when I found out that you lost Lori. I pray that you and your family find comfort and peace.

Nancy Obryan

October 15, 2009

My thoughts and prayers to all of you. Garrett your mom was a very special lady and will be missed by everyone that knew her. God bless

Lisa Turner

October 15, 2009

We are so sorry for your familys loss of Lori. We only knew Lori for a short time while we lived in Beaufort ,but we have the memories of the baseball games with our boys and our short friendship. We miss you and your family.
In our thoughts and prayers always, Lisa, Jeff and Chance Turner

October 15, 2009

Chief Rountree and family,
Although no words can really help to ease the loss you bear, just know that you are very close in every thought and prayer.

Captain Debora R. Lewis

Randy & Lynn Waymire

October 15, 2009

Chief Roundtree and family... Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow...We are truely sorry for the lost of your wife...May God watch over and guide you.

October 15, 2009

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

October 15, 2009

Out thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, thru this hard time. Lori will trult be missed by all who knew her and loved her.
God bless you all.Corrie Boyd, Beaufort,SC

October 15, 2009

I'm sorry for your loss. Lori was an amazing women. You are a very strong family and will get through this. I used to believe everything happens for a reason, but I can't find a reason for this.

October 15, 2009

"Gonna miss ya sug"

Missy Easler

October 15, 2009

Chief,
I am sorry for your loss. I pray that you and your children find comfort in the Lord in your time of sorrow.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Beaufort County 911 Center

October 15, 2009

Chief Roundtree and Family our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family during this sad time. May GOD BLESS..

Melissa Emory

October 15, 2009

My thoughts and prayers with Harry, Jordan, Garret and the rest of Lori's family. May God bless you and hold you during this trying time.

Lisa Bellamy-Schmitz

October 15, 2009

Harry, Jordie and Garrett, My heart and prayers are with you!! Lori was one of the greatest friends I will ever have!! She loved you all so very much. Keep her smile in your hearts forever. God Bless you and comfort you!!!

Lynn Davidson

October 15, 2009

Lori will be truly missed. She was such a happy and loving person who only spoke kind words about her family and friends. I will keep her family in my prayers.

Dixie Strickland

October 15, 2009

Everyone she ever met will greatly miss Lori. I loved her like a sister. There will always be a spot in my heart for her and her family. Right now would be one of the times she would be telling me to keep my head up, to be strong, and to remember all the good times we had together. To celebrate her life.

October 15, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with Lori's family... Harry, Jordan and Garret, I am so deeply sorry for your loss. May GOD be with you till your family is re- united again in GOD's loving arms.
Joni Dewey

Joni Dewey

October 15, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with Lori's family... Harry, Jordan and Garret, I am so deeply sorry for your loss. May GOD be with you till your family is re- united again in GOD's loving arms.

Christine Wilburn

October 15, 2009

So very sorry for your loss Chief. My thoughts and prayers are with you, the kids and the rest of the family members.

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