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Gretchen Venable Hardister

Gretchen Hardister Obituary

ROSWELL, Ga. | Gretchen Venable Hardister, 37, died Sunday, July 20, 2003, in Roswell.

She was born in North Wilkesboro, N.C., a daughter of David and Kaye Hardister.

She was a graduate of Brookland-Cayce High School and received her bachelor's and master's degrees in electrical engineering from the University of South Carolina at Columbia.

Survivors include to her parents of Murrells Inlet; a sister, Lane Hardister of Houston; uncles, Gerald Venable of Marietta, James Venable of Cape Girardeau, Mo., and Bill Hardister of Weaverville, N.C.; cousins, Kyle and Henry Brazell of Hopkins and eight additional cousins.

She was predeceased by her husband, Curtis Bryan Drafts of West Columbia.

A private family service will be held in Woodbridge Memorial Park, West Columbia.

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Memorials may be made to Share and Care, P.O. Box 7136, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572.

Cremation Society of the South in Austell, Ga., is in charge.

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Published by The Sun News on Jul. 26, 2003.

Memories and Condolences
for Gretchen Hardister

34 Entries

Rick Wright

July 11, 2019

I was a friend of Gretchen's and knew her to be a kind and caring person. May light perpetual shine upon her.. may she rest in peace and rise in glory.

Joe Johnston

September 8, 2018

I never knew Gretchen but I morn her death. May God keep her by his side for eternity.

Susan Duncan-Oswalt

August 24, 2003

Dave, Kaye and Lane:

My heart breaks for all of you. I cherish fond memories of a childhood filled with laughter.

I will miss her smiling freckled face.

Thinking of you,

Susan Duncan-Oswalt

Karin Venable Morin

August 7, 2003

Dear Kaye, David and Lane,

I am so sorry that we have lost Gretchen. For me she will always be the girl who caught the bouquet at my wedding, eagerly stepping forward into life when others stayed back cautiously. I know the past years have not been easy, but you have done what you could and she is smiling at you from heaven, fully aware of your love as never before. The love and prayers of the whole Morin mob are with you.

Karin, Peter, Margaret (Daisy), David, Emily, Ted and Richard

Elizabeth Moss

August 6, 2003

Dear Kaye,

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this heart-breaking time. Love, Elizabeth Moss

Greta Swink

August 2, 2003

Dear Kaye and David

I cannot express the sympathy that the B-C High School Class of 84 feels for you. We are all praying for your family. We know that Gretchen has finally found the peace that she has been looking for.

God and Curtis will take care of Gretchen now until you can be with her again.

With Deepest Sympathy,

Greta Swink & The Class of '84

Phyllis (Butler) Terrapin

August 1, 2003

Dave,Kaye and Lane,

I am so sorry to hear of theloss

of Gretchen. Please know you and

your family are in my thoughts and

prayers. I will always treasure the memories that we shared and the fun times of growing up!It's such a comfort to know Gretchen is now in Heaven and we will be with her again one day. May Gods Peace be with you all.

Gaye Thompson

July 30, 2003

Dear Kaye, Dave and Lane,

I can't imagine your grief.

My thoughts and prayers are with you always.

My memories of my friendship with Gretchen will always give me beautiful treasured thoughts of shared youthful fun, laughter, love, hopes and dreams. And I choose to believe she is finally at peace and with Curtis, her one true love.

My heart and sympathy are with you all at this very tragic and sad passing of my beloved friend.

All my love,

Gaye

Ron Bowers

July 29, 2003

Dave,Kay and Lane,

I am so sorry that it had to end this way. Gretchen to me was a good person and very smart. She is now in heaven with her husband who she missed so much.May God be with you during this time of grief.Always your friend.

Ron Bowers

Joyce Jenerette

July 29, 2003

Kaye and Dave, my thoughts and prayers are with you. Know that you are loved. Joyce Jenerette

Nelson & Mary Lowe

July 29, 2003

Kaye, Dave, and Lane--We love you so much and are so very sorry for your sorrow. We continue to keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

Nelson & Mary

Julie Thompson Hicks

July 29, 2003

Lane, Kaye and Dave,

We are very sad to hear about Gretchen. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Julie, Robert and Janie

Susan (Gatlin) Hester

July 29, 2003

Dear Dave, Kay, and Lane,

Words cannot express the sorrow I feel for you. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you. I am here for you if there is anything I can do.

Love,

Susan

Juile & Jeremiah Hawkins

July 29, 2003

Kaye, Dave and Lane,

Your grief, pain and devastation is an understandable reaction to the events of the past week.

Kaye and Dave, as a parent, how very unfair this tragedy must feel. Because of the love that I feel as a mother for my precious Jeremiah, I cannot fathom the horror of a child’s death. May cherished memories from Gretchen’s childhood, her own little special moments with you, her parents, and her vast accomplishments in adulthood, bring you memories of contented times.

Lane, as a sister, you were special. Gretchen held you in high regard. Your hauntingly lonely times can be filled with reflections on extraordinary times shared. Those sister times are special and unique. Cherish these memories and hold them close to your heart. It is from them that you are granted the strength to heal and be at peace within yourself.

You all know of our love and dedication to each of as individuals, in a wonderful family. Jeremiah and I have presented prayers that you will be granted a peace that will overcome the feelings of ruin. We have no doubt that God will sustain you during a time that seems to engulf with darkness. Please believe that one day the light God’s love will be shining bright in your heart.

Debbie Springer

July 28, 2003

Dear David,Kaye,Lane,

There are no words to express my deepest and most sincere pain for you in the tragic loss of Gretchen. I may only hope you will have some peace and be able to go ahead. You will remain in my thoughts and prayers.

Love

Debbie --Barb's sister

Gil Stefanides

July 28, 2003

Kaye and Dave:

Just arrived home from our extended summer vacation to learn via Julie Hawkins of the terrible death of Gretchen. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Hopefully, with the help of God, you will manage to work through this tragedy. Our sympathy is with you.

Love,

Gil and Deb Stefanides

Clee Dozier

July 28, 2003

Kaye and David,

When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure. Remember that God is good all the time and all the time God is good.

Love always Clee Dozier

Eileen Wolfe

July 28, 2003

Dear Kaye, Dave, Lane and Mel,

My thoughts and prayers are with you and all of your family.

Love,

Eileen

Sandra Delaney

July 28, 2003

I had the pleasure of knowing Gretchen when she worked at Hughes Aircraft Co. in Orangeburg. She became a good friend that always offered encouragement to me. She will be sadly missed.

Pam Skiles

July 28, 2003

Dear Kaye and Dave and Lane,

I am so sorry for your loss. I know that you did all you could possibly do. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Sandra Parker & Jaz Cortes

July 28, 2003

Kay, Dave, Lane, & Mel and all the family members:

Our heartfelt thoughts are with you and the family. We love and care so very much. May God continue to bless each of you in a very, very special. See you real soon. Love

Larry Watkins

July 28, 2003

Gretchen was a friend with a smile always on her face, and a loving word to all. She will be missed, but God has a place for her. May the family be at peace and her friends remember her always.

Charles Hiott

July 27, 2003

My heart is with you, Kay, David, and Lane.

LaQuita & Tim Botorf

July 27, 2003

Kaye - David and Lane,

It is at times such as this when all of us wonder, “Why?” Seek solace in our Lord. Ask and He shall give the comfort you desperately need. Our Prayers are always with you. With Love,

Carlisle Scott

July 27, 2003

Kaye, You and your family are in my deepest thoughts and prayers. I was unaware of this news and am thankful to be included on your email news. I am writing from Florida. I can only imagine the sadness you and your family are experiencing with this loss. I will pray for you all that you can reach some prayerful acceptance of Gretchen's death and keep the memories of her that bring smiles to your faces. God Bless you all.

Love to you, Kaye.

Kim Hall

July 27, 2003

David and Kayster, she was the smartest of us all, much love Kim, Jim Em and Elizabeth

Kim Hix

July 27, 2003

Dave and Kaye,

This tragedy weighs heavy on my heart. I have many fond memories of spending time with Gretchen growing up. One of the best a weekend while she was at Newberry. What fun we had. My heart and prayers are with you as you try to continue your lives.I feel certain she and Curtis will watch over us all. All my love, Kim

Gina Stephenson

July 27, 2003

We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Love,

Gina, Pat, and Turner Stephenson

Mary Moore

July 26, 2003

Dear Kaye,

I am sending you my deepest sympathy and love.

Yours in Christ,

Mary E. Moore

mary miller

July 26, 2003

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Love,

Mary and Kip Miller

Maxine and Chuck Critchfield

July 26, 2003

Please accept our deepest sympathy. You are in our prayers. We will see you soon. Love, Maxine and Chuck

Thomas & Alice Robinson

July 26, 2003

Kaye and David,

WE extend to you our sincere sympathy in your great loss!

patty faigen

July 26, 2003

Dear David and Kaye,

It is with a heavy heart that I sit at my computer writing such a letter. I hope with time some of this hurt will be replaced with wonderful, happy memories.

You are in my thoughts and in my prayers.

Love,

Patty Faigen

Dennis & Marie Wade

July 26, 2003

David & Kaye:

To lose a child seems to be an unjust tragedy. I hope you can find some peace knowing that Gretchen is now an Angel of God.

Dennis and I will remember you and your family in our prayers with the hope that your strength and courage will allow you the deserving comfort you will be seeking.

God Bless You

Dennis & Marie Wade

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