Emogene T. Lacey, 81, of Ravenel, wife of Artie P. Lacey died Tuesday, May 26, 2009 at St. Francis Hospital.
A graveside service will be held Thursday, May 28, 2009 at 11 o’clock at Christ St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Cemetery, Hollywood. Friends may visit at James A. Dyal Funeral Home, Summerville from 6 until 8 o’clock Wednesday evening.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to: Christ St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Building Fund, 4981 Chapel Road, PO Box 426 Hollywood, SC 29449.
Mrs. Lacey was born January 7, 1928 in Awendaw, a daughter of the late Bonny Gerald Thames and Julia White Thames. She was a graduate of McClellanville High School and received her master’s degree in Education Administration at the Citadel. She enjoyed sewing, gardening and spending time with her family. She attended Christ St. Paul’s Episcopal Church and retired from Summerville Elementary School as Principal.
Surviving in addition to her husband are:
2 sons and 1 daughter: Gerald “Jerry” Lacey (Linda), Rachel Jacobs (Adam) and Richard D. Lacey (Joanna) all of Ravenel.
4 grandchildren: Joshua P. Lacey (Lynnsey) of Summerville, Meghan Lacey of Ravenel, Reiley Jacobs of James Island and Claire Lacey of Ravenel.
1 sister: Mary McConnell of Mt. Pleasant
Several nieces and nephews