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Obituary For Mary Eaddy

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Graveside Service for Mrs. Mary Alice Packer Eaddy will be conducted 11:00 AM Friday March 12, 2021 at Sunset Memory Gardens, 2615 Alligator Road, Effingham, South Carolina. Interment will follow, directed by Smith Funeral Home of Florence, LLC.

Mrs. Mary Alice Packer Eaddy was born to the late Spencer and Mildred Packer on May 26, 1947 in Florence, South Carolina. She was called home to be with the Lord on Friday, March 5, 2021.

She was a proud graduate of Wilson High School and Florence-Darlington Technical College. She worked for many years for The Florence Morning News and the Florence County Disability and Special Needs office and was active in her community.

She was a long-time member of Majority Missionary Baptist Church of Florence where she was a Trustee, Senior Missionary member, Usher Board member, and a Past President of the YWA. She was a past State President of the IBPOEW and Daughter Ruler of Liberty Temple #800 for several years. She also served for many years as Secretary of the Silver Star, Tent #4 of the United Order of Tents.

Mary was a loving mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend that loved to travel, traveling the world to spend time with her Army son and his family, visiting South Korea, Germany, Paris, France, and London, England.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and two sisters, Mildred Goodson and Rosa James.

Celebrating her life and rejoicing in her victory over death are: her sister, Elease Johnson of Florence, South Carolina; three children, Natalia Packer of Atlanta, Georgia, Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) Gregory (Lisa) Packer of Fairfax Station, Virginia, and Edrick Packer of Florence, South Carolina; six grandchildren, Tamesha, Chelsey, Kavon, Kashon, Gregory, Jr., and Matthew: eleven great-grandchildren, Kameryn, Dontay, Chase, Ayden, Jayda, Carter, Karmyn, Chance, Kayson, Karlei, and Kaiden; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends.

While we will miss Mrs. Mary Alice Packer Eaddy, the impact she had on all who knew her is lasting and she will be cherished forever. Please keep our family in your thoughts and prayers.

Guest Book

Sending our sincere condolences to Greg and Lisa and the entire family on the passing of your love one. We pray that the precious memories will provide you comfort in the days to come. Sincerely, Dr. Tony and Angela Knox

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I did not know Mary Eaddy but she has left the world a wonderful legacy in the life of her daughter, Natalia. Natalia exemplifies goodness in the service she gives to others and honors her Lord in so doing. My condolences to the entire family in their loss. Merrilee Maycock

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My condolences to the family, Mrs.Mary was always humble and straightforward. It truly was a pleasure knowing and working with her. May God continue to bless and strengthen everyone.

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We will continue to keep the family in prayer. Mary had a beautiful spirit and was always willing to help someone. She will be missed. Rev. and Mrs. Boykin B. Jordan and family

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Dear Natalia - my sympathies on the passing of your mother. You have been such a good daughter to your mom. Hugs, Rachel Marietta, GA

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Mary was talented and she was dedicated to any task she was working on. She was also a smart lady. My thoughts and my prayers are with your family. May God continue to give you comfort and peace (PGDR Dt. Audrey Davis) (Liberty Temple #800) IBPOE of W

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Natalia, I am sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. -Ty

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We are placed in this world for a limited time and with the breath of the infant begin the race to the grave. A race everyone must run. We will miss you Mary (Past President of the YWA 1990-1992. Antoinette L. Muldrow "Toni"

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Natalia, I'm so sorry for your loss and I know it's a tremendous one. You and your family are in my thoughts and in my prayers. Hold tight to the wonderful memories your have, and they will get you through this difficult time. Love, Mashama Torres

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Rest In Peace Queen Mary. I didn't know you but , you have a beautiful, kind daughter who is a great person and friend. Love, Vernita Gibson

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To be absent from the body is to be Present with the Lord. To the Eaddy Family we Express our deepest sympathy during the loss of your mother, sister, grandmother. Lola and Joanne

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Rosa Hudson sent message prior.

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My condolences to the family a long time friend. She was a beautiful soul.

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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