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Marsha Kay Self

1954 - 2019

Marsha Kay Self obituary, 1954-2019, Columbia, SC

BORN

1954

DIED

2019

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Shives Funeral Home - Trenholm Road Chapel

7600 Trenholm Road Ext.

Columbia, South Carolina

Marsha Self Obituary

Marsha Kay Self BLYTHEWOOD - Marsha Kay Self, 65, of Blythewood, died peacefully in her sleep on December 8, 2019. Born in Butler, Pennsylvania on August 10, 1954, she was a daughter of the late Charles Henry and Florence Marie Collier Donaldson. Marsha grew up in Chicora, Pennsylvania and was a graduate of Pittsburgh University. She was currently employed as a Trade Supervisor for the SC Department of Employment and Workforce. She was a member of St. John Neumann Catholic Church and loved sewing, gardening and crafting. Survivors include her beloved daughter, Kimberly Self McCutchen (Luther Oliver "Mac" McCutchen, IV) of Murrells Inlet; three sisters, Carol Bache (Orin), Linn Hershberger (Don), and Kim Pakutz (George), all of Pennsylvania. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Terry Wayne Self; and her brother, Ronald Donaldson. Services for Mrs. Self will be announced at a later date. Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road Chapel, is assisting the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to Catholic Charities of South Carolina, 901 Orange Grove Road, Charleston, SC 29407, or to Disabled American Veterans, 6437 Garners Ferry Road, Suite 1129, Columbia, SC 29209. Memories and condolences may be shared at ShivesFuneralHome.com.

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Published by The State on Dec. 11, 2019.

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Julie Myers

December 11, 2019

Marsha was both a friend and a co-worker. She had such a kind spirit. Always willing to help and guide you. She was such a sweet person, she truly cared about the lives of people.

Vishakha Gajjar

December 10, 2019

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Vishakha Gajjar

December 10, 2019

Marsha was more than just a co-worker, not just to me but to so many. She was a friend, a confidant, and a constant source of kindness to all the lives she touched. Marsha was always there to guide and support me, and I will truly miss her and her gentle spirit. May God bless the soul that was a ray of sunshine every soul she touched.

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