Saluda, SC

Colleen Richard DeLoach

Colleen Richard DeLoach entered into the arms of her Savior on Saturday, April 9, at her residence in Saluda, S. C. Mrs. DeLoach was born in Greenwood on March 16, 1936, daughter of Lewis Coleman and Sybil Thompson Richard. Left to cherish her memory are her devoted husband of 57 years, Melvin E. DeLoach; children, Trish Blake (Todd), Melanie Oswalt (Jamie), Phillip Brewer (Vicky); a brother, Kenneth Richard (Carol); brother-in-law, George DeLoache (Catherine); sister-in-law, Debra Bishop(Barron); grandchildren, Sarah Oswalt, Jacob Oswalt, McKenzie Costner (Allen), Joseph Brad Brewer, Phillip Glenn, and James Skelton and a number of great-grandchildren. Colleen was predeceased by her parents, and a beloved son, Franklin DeLoach.

Colleen's career days took her to first to Greenwood Mills, then to Chemstrand, Nations Bank, and to Saluda Elementary School. Her youthfulness and vitality won the hearts of everyone she met. Most of her years were spent being a loving wife and mother to her family, her greatest joy. Another joy was serving her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Colleen' s church for many years was Gassaway United Methodist Church where she faithfully sang in the choir, in addition to serving in many other roles throughout the years. Later, she attended Bethlehem UMC. Even as her health failed her and she could no longer attend, she served the Lord by witnessing to His importance in her life each day.

The family would like to thank the nurses and personnel of Hospice & Palliative Care of The Piedmont, South Carolina, for the loving way they ministered to Mrs. DeLoach. The family chooses to remember their loved one privately; those wanting to honor her memory may address memorials to either Hospice & Palliative Care of The Piedmont at 408 W. Alexander Ave., Greenwood, SC 29646 or to Bethlehem UMC, c/o Lisa C. Smith, 246 Palmetto Forge Road, Saluda, SC 29138.