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Anna Coracy Obituary

Anna Coracy LEXINGTON A Mass of Catholic Burial for Anna Coracy, 88, of Lexington, will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, November 2, 2015, at Our Lady of the Hills Catholic Church, 120 Marydale Lane, Columbia, SC 29210, Father John Murray will be officiating. The Rosary will begin at 9:00 a.m., followed by visitation from 9:30 a.m. 10 a.m. in the church sanctuary. Inurnment will occur at a later time in Bush River Memorial Gardens Mausoleum. Mrs. Coracy passed away on Friday, October 30, 2015. Born in Selkirk, Scotland, Anna was the daughter of the late William Roden and Jean Reilly Roden. She and her husband, William were active members of Our Lady of Hills Catholic Church for over 14 years. Anna was co-owner of B&A Travel Service that was established over 50 years ago in Carbondale, IL, and is still in business today. Anna and William traveled extensively throughout the world during their years in business. Surviving are her loving husband of 62 years, William Coracy of Columbia, SC; daughter, Kathleen Carlock of Irmo; sons, David Coracy (Helen) of Carbondale, IL, William Coracy (LuAnne) of Chapin, SC, Michael Coracy (Laura) of Collinsville, IL, and Scott Coracy of Waxhaw, NC; ten grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren. Those who preceded her in death Anna requested bright colors be worn by family and friends on the day of her funeral service. On-line condolences may be sent to www.templeshalloranfuneralhome.com.

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Published by The State from Oct. 31 to Nov. 2, 2015.

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November 2, 2015

I am sorry for your loss. May prayer comfort you.

1 Thessalonians 5:17 "Pray constantly."

Rose Finnegan

November 1, 2015

Deepest sympathies for all the Coracy's. Very sorry for your loss of Anna.

John & Lyne Lisic

November 1, 2015

Anna was one of the sweetest ladies we ever knew. We will miss her smile and sense of humor. We offer our condolences to her family.

Marcy Kelly

November 1, 2015

My thoughts and prayers are with the Coracy family during this time of sorrow. May God comfort all of you.

S. Washington

October 31, 2015

Sorry for your loss. May the GOD of all comfort be with the family at this time of sorrow. Psalms 83: 18

Carolyn Cutner

October 31, 2015

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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