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Rose Ketcham Obituary

Rose Ketcham COLUMBIA - Graveside service for Mrs. Rose Ketcham, 64, will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, June 21, 2012, at Celestial Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. prior to the service at Thompson Funeral Home of Lexington. Memorials may be made to the National Kidney Foundation of South Carolina, 508 Hampton St., Ste. 200, Columbia, SC 29201. Ms. Ketcham died Monday, June 18, 2012. Born in Columbia, SC, she was the daughter of the late Owen Sidney Reese and Marvineen Watson Reese. Survivors include: sons, Jerry Ketcham of West Columbia, Pete Ketcham (Melodie) of Batesburg and Mike Ketcham (Dawn) of Brunswick, GA; sisters, Lesley Browder (Jimmy) of West Columbia and Beverly Batte of Columbia; brothers, Owen Reese (Linda) and Danny Reese (Kay) of West Columbia, James Reese, and Ron Reese of Columbia; and five grandchildren. Ms. Ketcham was preceded in death by a brother, Charles Reese. Family and friends may sign online guest book at www.thompsonsfuneral.com

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Published by The State on Jun. 19, 2012.

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Brenda Lovato & Family

June 21, 2012

I have many fond memories of Marie. She had a great sense of humor, a sweet smile and kind to everyone. She will sadly be missed. To James, Beverly, Ron & entire family, I send my deepest sympathies. Marie fought a long battle with courage and determination. May she now rest in peace! All are in my prayers!

Amy Simmons

June 21, 2012

James,
I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless.

Valda McCall - SCDOT

June 21, 2012

James,
You and your family are in my prayers. May the Lord give you the strength that you need through this time.

Robbie and Cherri Watson

June 20, 2012

Jerry, we are sorry to hear about your loss, your family is in our prayers

Jennifer and Randy Lee

June 20, 2012

Mike and family so sorry for your loss, your Mom was such a sweet lady!! I know she will be missed by many.Thoughts and prayers with you all.

Karen Morell

June 20, 2012

Pete and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. May God wrap you in His loving arms during this difficult time.

Cindy Nicholson

June 20, 2012

Jerry and Family,
I was very sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

kathy treadway

June 20, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Doug 'Daz' Yates

June 20, 2012

Jerry, Pete & Mike, Please accept my deepest sympathy in the loss of your Mom. I remember her from when we all grew up in Riverland. It's been along time. Sure hope u guys can get through this and learn to cope with your loss. Thoughts are with y'all in the days ahead....

Diane Hingle

June 19, 2012

Mike... so sorry to hear about your mom... although it's be many years, I'll always remember what a wonderful person she was and how proud she was of her boys. God Bless y'all in this time of sorrow... Will try to see you on Thursday...

Love....
Big Joe and Diane Hingle

wendy harvey ∧ family

June 19, 2012

Jerry and family, your in our thoughts and prayers. Our condolences to you.

Don, Karen & Emily Hanna

June 19, 2012

Jerry and family,
We are so very sorry to hear about your mother's passing. Our continued prayers will be with you all.

Barbara McDaniel

June 19, 2012

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

TERRY WILSON

June 19, 2012

MY PRAYERS ARE WITH THE FAMILY

Brenda & Larry Loner

June 19, 2012

We were so sorry to hear Marie had passed away. May God be near you as you go through this sad time in your life.

The Staff of Thompson Funeral Home

June 19, 2012

Offering our deepest sympathies at this time.

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