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Anna Lever Obituary

COLUMBIA - The funeral service for Anna Lucas Lever, 27, of Columbia, will be held 1 o""'clock, Friday, August 27, 2010, at St. Andrew""'s Lutheran Church, 1729 Blythewood Rd, Blythewood. The Rev. Melvin E. Amundson, Asst. to the Bishop, will be officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Staff of the Midlands Orthopaedics Surgery Center is invited to serve as honorary pallbearers. The family will receive friends from 5 until 7 o""'clock, Thursday evening, at Shives Funeral Home, 5202 Colonial Drive, Columbia. Memorials may be made to The Humane Society, 121 Humane Ln, Columbia, SC 29209 or to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, 301 Halton Rd, Greenville, SC 29607.

Mrs. Lever died Tuesday, August 24, 2010. Daughter of Guy E. and Elizabeth J. Lucas, Anna was a great daughter. She was a cheerleader during the inaugural year of Blythewood Middle School and a cellist with Richland School Dist. 2. Anna graduated from Ridge View High School, Class of 2001, and went on to receive her Associate""'s Degree in Surgical Technology from Midlands Tech. She was currently employed with Midlands Orthopaedics Surgery Center.

Survivors include her husband, Doug; cherished family pets, Lola and Baxter; her parents of Blythewood; brother, Bob Barnhill and wife, Lavada, of Blythewood; sisters, Jeannie Wingard and husband, Steve, of Lexington, Claire Boyd and husband, Andy, of Onamia, MN; great aunt, Betty Eargle and husband, Oscar, of Columbia; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. ShivesFuneralHome.com 803.754.6290

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Published by The State on Aug. 26, 2010.

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Elizabeth Maples McCarty

September 25, 2010

Elizabeth, I have just learned of your daughter's passing. So very sorry. You and your family are in our prayers.
Elizabeth and Byron McCarty

tina sweeten-coleman

September 12, 2010

I lost a classmate and friend ive known anna since the days at summit and blythewood middle and highschool and college she will be greatly missed i cant believe she is gone. she was a kind hearted person and a dear friend she had a huge heart and had a wonderful friend. my heart and prayers goes out to the family. its so hard to have to lose her at such a young age but she is with the lord and feeling no more pain and is at peace.... im sorry for the loss to the family of the lucas family and to her husband.... Anna will truely be missed RIP ANNA

Lance and Stephanie Belton

September 1, 2010

Anna was a wonderful person inside and out who will truly be missed by many. She was the person who could always make you laugh and she had a huge heart. We will always cherish the memories we had with her. Doug we are here for you if you need anything! God Bless.

Clyde O'Neal

August 29, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you. If we can do anything please don't hesitate to ask. Lord is by your side. Clyde O'Neal & Family

Lydia Beresford

August 28, 2010

Anna, You will be missed by so many people whose lives you touched. It was incredible getting to know you over the years, and you always put a smile on my face with your wit and humor. I know that you are with the Lord, and you are enjoying eternal Glory. I love you.

Craig Finley

August 28, 2010

Dear Doug and the Lucas family,
Sorry about your loss, Anna was a wonderful loving person. I know I've lost contact with the family and hate that I missed all the services, but my deepest thoughts an prayers go out to all of you!

Paula Hall

August 27, 2010

Although I didn't personally know Anna, my heart goes out to her family and friends. May God give you the much needed strength and comfort to endure your loss.

Britney Langley Cox

August 27, 2010

Dear Lucas and Lever Families,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Anna. I have many wonderful memories of her. She will be missed. You are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless.

Tami Bass

August 27, 2010

To the Lucas and Lever families,
My deepest condolences. Anna was a childhood friend from Columbia. May God be with you and give you peace.

Christopher Phillips

August 27, 2010

Dear Lucas Family,

My name is Christopher Phillips and I played Bass with Anna at Ridge View. I have a great deal of saddest in my heart for your lost, she was a very dear friend of mine and she will continue to be. Your Family is in my prayers

August 26, 2010

Dear Elizabeth and Guy and family; we are so sorry to hear of your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Mark, Nancy, Ross and Emi Buchan

Julie Giusto

August 26, 2010

Dear Lucas and Lever Families:

May God bless you and give you peace during this difficult time.

August 26, 2010

Elizabeth and Guy and family,
What a shock to your family, what a sorrowful time for you. Please accept my heartfelt condolences on the loss of your daughter, wife, sister, aunt. I am so sorry you have to go through this. John and I are keeping you lifted in prayers. God Bless you all.
Sincerely,
Anna and John Rumsey
Blythewood, S.C.

August 26, 2010

We will be thinking of you through this incredibly tough time for your family. Prayers will be added tonight for comfort and guidance in the days to come. We are so sorry for your loss!
Adam and Heather Chavis

Patrick Able

August 26, 2010

Guy, Elizabeth, Bobby, Jeanie and Claire, I just saw this announcement and I'm so sorry to hear of Anna's passing. You all are like family to me and I share your grief. I hope to see you tomorrow at the service. God Bless you and give you peace.
Patrick Able

August 26, 2010

Dear Lucas and Lever Family

You are in our thoughts and prayers and we are asking God to carry you through this difficult time.

Helma and Marlene Smith
(Ashley and Nowells Grandma and Aunt)

Rhonda Crosby

August 26, 2010

The Lucas and Lever Family,

My thoughts and prayers are with you all may GOD hold you close and comfort you thru this difficult time.

Rhonda Crosby and
son Keith Crosby

Blythewood Community

August 26, 2010

All of Blythewood's thoughts and prayers are with your family.

August 26, 2010

The Lucas and Lever Family....

So sorry to hear about Anna..You all are in my thoughts and prayers during this awful time of grief..May GOD give you all comfort and peace as you travel down the roads before you...

Claudia Snelgrove and Boys
(Widow Of Doug Snelgrove)

Stephanie Ruprecht

August 26, 2010

Doug & family, my prayers are with you through this difficult time. If you need anything I'm a call away.

Donna Jordan

August 26, 2010

Doug,
Our hearts go out to you and your loved ones...Steve, Carol, Ronnie and Wendy...your cousins love you and are lifting all of you up in prayer.
Donna Jordan and family

Anita Brandt

August 26, 2010

Doug, Guy, and Elizabeth,
My heart is with you all. I am so sorry. Many sweet memories of when I babysat for you all and all the good memories at Christus Victor remain in my heart forever. Gods Peace Be With You.
Anita

Suzie Howard

August 26, 2010

Doug, Guy and Elizabeth,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this sad time. May your wonderful memories of Anna help you through the difficult days ahead.

Mike and Suzie Howard

Sue Hyatt

August 26, 2010

Doug
Just want you to know Bill and I are keeping you and family in our thoughts and prayers. Trust in God.
Bill & Sue Hyatt

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