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Carla Loftin Obituary
Carla Gail Loftin, 70, passed away Tuesday, April 15, 2025.
Carla was a lifelong resident of Aiken, daughter of the late Thomas Robinson Loftin and Betty Smith Loftin. She was a lab technician at the Savannah River Site, from where she retired.
Carla is survived by her sister, Sandra Blackwell, Martinez, GA; brother, Wayne Loftin, Aiken; step-sister, Stephanie (Johnnie) Kissiah, Aiken; niece, Jayna Loftin; and nephew, Steven Loftin.
The family will receive friends beginning at 4:00 PM, and a Celebration of Life for Carla will follow at 5:00 PM, Monday, April 21, 2025, at Shellhouse-Rivers Funeral Home, with the Reverend Prescott Nead officiating.
In lieu of flowers, please direct memorials to the Aiken SPCA (www.letlovelive.org).
SHELLHOUSE-RIVERS FUNERAL HOME, INC., 715 E. PINE LOG RD., AIKEN, SC
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715 East Pine Log Road, Aiken, SC 29803
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