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“i think of you all daily and pray that god will help you get through this hard time so sorry for your loss
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1 of 84 | Posted by: susan salazar - easley, SC
“May you all feel God's loving arms around you during this most difficult time and feel the comfort that only He can provide. I pray that He will...Read More »
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2 of 84 | Posted by: Ann Jewell - Liberty, SC
“"..The Lamb on the Throne will shepherd them, and will lead them to spring waters of life. God will wipe away every last tear from their eyes." ~...Read More »
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3 of 84 | Posted by: Brenda Kingrea - Liberty, SC
“Eric, Kim and Houston,
Extending our deepest sympathy to you.
Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. May you find peace and comfort...Read More »
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4 of 84 | Posted by: John and Lisa Platt - Hudson, OH
“Kim and Family: I know it has been a long time since I have seen or talked to you but when you grow up in Liberty, everyone is family. I am truly...Read More »
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5 of 84 | Posted by: Alison Kelley - Greenville, SC
“I do not know you or your family but my heart goes out to you. Words can not express the sympathy my family feels for your family. Know we are...Read More »
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6 of 84 | Posted by: Mary Andrews - Easley, SC
“Kim, Eric and Houston,
Amelia and I are so deeply devastated by such an unfair tragedy. Our loved ones, especially children, and life itself are...Read More »
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7 of 84 | Posted by: Rick and Amelia Hewitt
“Eric, Kim, and Houston,
My thoughts and prayers have been with you all since Thursday evening. I will continue to keep all of you in my prayers.
...Read More »
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8 of 84 | Posted by: Leigh Anna Kennemore - Easley, SC
“We are thinking of you in your time of loss. You know we all are just passing through down here, our citizenship is in heaven.
Come unto me all...Read More »
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9 of 84 | Posted by: Carl & Shelba Brooks - Central, SC
“To the Boughman Family,
We are so sorry for your terrible loss. Your family is in our thoughts and our prayers.
Karen & Ken Roper
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10 of 84 | Posted by: Karen & Ken Roper - Liberty, SC
“Eric, Kim, and Houston:
Words cannot express the sympathy we feel for you during this time of loss.
Emma was blessed to have you as her parents,...Read More »
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11 of 84 | Posted by: Donna Cantrell - Easley, SC
“Praying for you and your family during this time. May you all feel God's peace and presence.
LOVE YOU!!!
Cindy from Dr. Carpenter's office
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12 of 84 | Posted by: cindy barwick - mauldin, SC
“Eric, Kim, and Houston, we are so very sorry for you loss. Our hearts go out to you.There are no words to express how much she will be missed! We...Read More »
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13 of 84 | Posted by: Shannon Brown - Liberty, SC
“Dear Eric, Kim and Houston,
I am so sorry for your loss. I can't say that I know what you are going through, because I don't,but I could just...Read More »
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14 of 84 | Posted by: Darlene Alexander - Easley
“To Eric and family,
I was so sorry to hear about your loss. Words can't express the magnitude of your loss. Just wanted to let you know that my...Read More »
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15 of 84 | Posted by: Joe Dunlap - Liberty Post Office - SC
“Dear Eric, kimberly & Houston,
We are friends of Susan, Emma's grandma, and we wanted to tell you how very sorry we are to learn of Emma's tragic...Read More »
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16 of 84 | Posted by: Kathy and Fred Kuhman - walhalla, SC
“Praying For You.
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17 of 84 | Posted by: Kenneth & Lucretia Eaddy - SC
“Brett and I are thinking of you all and praying for you. Praying that God will lift you all up and carry you through this most difficult time.
...Read More »
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18 of 84 | Posted by: Angela Loyd Stansell
- Easley, SC
“Angie Barton Greenwood is my older sister and Sylvia Barton Craig is my younger sister. Sylvia is the one who performed CPR on Little Emma. My Heart...Read More »
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19 of 84 | Posted by: Tamie Barton Stokes - Liberty, SC
“Eric, Kim and Houston and extended family: Each of you are in our thoughts and prayers. We are sorry for your loss. We continue to pray for comfort...Read More »
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20 of 84 | Posted by: Malaine & Martha Holden - Liberty, SC
“I am keeping all of you in my prayers. I know that no words can help the feelings that you are having but God will see you through.
Shelby...Read More »
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21 of 84 | Posted by: Shelby Barnwell and Teressa - SC
“Kim,
So very, very sorry to learn of your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you, Eric and Houston. God bless you all. Love you.
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22 of 84 | Posted by: Donna E. Chandler - Falls City, NE
“Houston,
I am praying for you and your family often during these days. I know God is sovereign over all even when we don't understand. Keep your...Read More »
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23 of 84 | Posted by: Lisa Stone - Easley, SC
“Eric,Kim, & Houston,
We are broken-hearted to learn of Emma's loss. May you receive the peace that only God can provide, and know that we are...Read More »
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24 of 84 | Posted by: Pam and Chad Hitt - liberty, SC
“Eric I worked with you orderfilling at Jantzen. I wanted to let you, Kim, and Houston how very sorry I am for the loss of such a beautiful little...Read More »
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25 of 84 | Posted by: Jill Hughes Patterson - Seneca, SC
“Please know that your family is not alone. You have Our Lord and many friends. Our prayers for you are being lifted daily. We love you and are here...Read More »
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26 of 84 | Posted by: Mike & Kathy Constance - EASLEY, SC
“I love you all and am praying for you during this time.
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27 of 84 | Posted by: Flora Boughman - Clemson, SC
“Do know my thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Ps 91 has helped me through many dark days. You were so blessed to have such a beautiful little...Read More »
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28 of 84 | Posted by: Rolann Lee - Westminster, SC
“Eric Kim,
If there is anything we can do for you please give us a call. We are praying for your entire family.
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29 of 84 | Posted by: Dean, Tracy, Ariel, Cole and Katie Ann Ray - SC
“Eric Kim,
If there is anything we can do for you please give us a call. We are praying for your entire family.
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30 of 84 | Posted by: Dean, Tracy, Ariel, Cole and Katie Ann Ray - SC
“No words that anyone can say could ease the pain of what your family is going through. Emma was such a beautiful and sweet little girl. Your family...Read More »
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31 of 84 | Posted by: Jessica, Allen, Caleb & Ryland Pilgrim
- SC
“I am so sorry to hear of your tragic loss. There really are no words to say that could ease the pain you are feeling now. May you continue to be...Read More »
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32 of 84 | Posted by: Tennille (Couch) Downey - Liberty, SC
“Eric, Kim, and Houston I am so very sorry for you loss. My heart goes out to you during this tragic time. If there is anything that I can do for you...Read More »
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33 of 84 | Posted by: Vickie Benjamin Muller - Liberty, SC
“Eric, Kim, and Houston:
I'm not sure that you remember us, but My son Austin played football for Eric, and with Houston in 2009! (We were from...Read More »
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34 of 84 | Posted by: Mandie Page - Toccoa, GA
“Dear Family,
My family would like to send our deepest sympathies to you all. We as parents, cannot imagine the pain and hurt that you are feeling...Read More »
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35 of 84 | Posted by: Jeannie Dunn - Pickens, SC
“Eric, Kim,& Houston,We Want You To Know We are And have Been Praying FOR You.
I Peter 5.7}CASTING ALL YOUR CARE UPON HIM FOR HE CARETH FOR YOU.
...Read More »
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36 of 84 | Posted by: Milton WIlbanks. - Mtn Rest, SC
“Kim and Eric know that you are in our thoughts and prayers during this time. Always remember Gods Grace is sufficent during this time. I Love You both
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37 of 84 | Posted by: Chana Lusk Gibson
“My heart is breaking for you all. Words cannot express how very sorry I am for the hurt you must be going through. I am praying for God's grace and...Read More »
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38 of 84 | Posted by: Sarah Parton - Sunset, SC
“You don't know me, but my name is Ashley Ayres. I am 12 years old and I go to school with Savannah Waters. I am one of many students who are praying...Read More »
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39 of 84 | Posted by: Ashley A. - Seneca, SC
“My heart goes out to your whole family, and our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God grant you strength for the up coming days ahead, lean on...Read More »
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40 of 84 | Posted by: Ruby Banks Bell - Easley, SC
“Remembering your family frequently in my prayers. My very deepest sympathy.
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41 of 84 | Posted by: Tonya Nixon Moore - SC - friend
“You don't know me, but I just heard about your tragic loss and my heart is breaking for your family. You are receiving friends now as I am typing...Read More »
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42 of 84 | Posted by: Jennifer P. - Pickens, SC
“so sorry for your lost .I know she got a great hug from papa david
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43 of 84 | Posted by: deb whitmire henning - liberty
“I can't imagine the pain that all of you ar going through right now. just remembering all of the family in pray and praying that God helps ease the...Read More »
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44 of 84 | Posted by: Catherine gilstrap - Pickens, SC
“I wanted to send my condolences to this family. I heard about the tragedy and my heart was so broken when I heard this. As a mother I cannot imagine...Read More »
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45 of 84 | Posted by: Shawn - Pendleton, SC
“We would just like you to know that our whole family is praying for you. You have been in our hearts and minds and will continue to be. May God...Read More »
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46 of 84 | Posted by: Andy, Leigh Ann, & Carly White - SC
“Sending prayers to this sweet family during this time, and in days and months to come. God's Love and Blessings be with each of you.
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47 of 84 | Posted by: Jeannie Poterala - SC - friend
“Dearest Kim, Eric, and Houston we are praying that God will heal your broken hearts, and give you strength and comfort in the days ahead. God has...Read More »
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48 of 84 | Posted by: Wade & Angie Dodgens - Easley, SC
“WE WOULD LIKE TO EXPRESS OUR SYMPATHY TO YOU WE LOST A CHILDI N 2010 AND WE KNOW HOW HARD IT IS PLEASE LET GOD HOLD YOU IN HIS ARMS AND HE WILL ONE...Read More »
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49 of 84 | Posted by: marlene neal - liberty, SC
“Eric , love you and your family. Dont have words.But ill bet Doodle will look after her.
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50 of 84 | Posted by: Lee Sprouse - liberty, SC
“Our hearts ache at the pain your family is enduring.May God comfort you during this sad time,our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. ...Read More »
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51 of 84 | Posted by: Dan and Debra Evette - Pickens, SC
“Eric, Kim, and Houston, we are so very sorry for you loss. Our hearts go out to you. We will continue to pray for you all daily and if there is...Read More »
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52 of 84 | Posted by: Chris and Misty Black
“Kim and family,
So very sorry to hear of the loss of your daughter. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers - heaven has gained a...Read More »
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53 of 84 | Posted by: Melissa Childs - Pickens, SC
“May God's love surround your family during this time. May the prayers of so many that never met your precious daughter lift you up to the only one...Read More »
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54 of 84 | Posted by: The Murphy's - SC
“Eric, Kim and Houston,
Our deepest and most sincere sympathies in the loss of your daughter and sister, Emma. We pray that the God of all comfort...Read More »
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55 of 84 | Posted by: George & Bobry H. Jackson - SC
“May the Lord help and bless you and your family as you lay your precious daughter to rest; knowing that one day soon you'll see her again. Praying...Read More »
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56 of 84 | Posted by: Donna Blanton - Liberty, SC
“My heart has been broken for your family. You have all been in my prayers and I will continue to pray for the Lord to comfort you all and help you...Read More »
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57 of 84 | Posted by: Brandy Ross - SC - friend
“KIM,ERIC AND HOUSTON FAMILY YOU ARE IN MY PRAYERS. I PRAY GOD WILL HEAL YOUR HEARTS IN THIS TRAGIC TIME
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58 of 84 | Posted by: SCOTT TODD - EASLEY, SC - COUSIN
“My thoughts and prayers are with you, especially Houston at this sad time. I have such a sweet,sincere memory of Houston from last year- when it was...Read More »
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59 of 84 | Posted by: Paula Grant - Easley, SC
“To the Boughman family,
I know Eric pretty well as he is the Ingles store manager in Liberty-May God heal your hearts during this very dark time in...Read More »
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60 of 84 | Posted by: Russell hawkins - Liberty, SC
“Dear Boughman family,
My heart is so sad for you. I don't know you all, but I know some of your friends...Tami Sickels, Kyndal Gravely....we are...Read More »
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61 of 84 | Posted by: Elaine - Pickens
“Words cannot express how sorry we are to hear of your loss. May Gods everlasting love help you through this difficult time. You are in our thoughts...Read More »
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62 of 84 | Posted by: Kim Hawkins Rhodes & Family - SC
“I am so sorry for the loss of your little girl. I wish you total healing and a strong faith to get through this. All the staff and students at...Read More »
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63 of 84 | Posted by: Susan Moser - Anderson, SC
“Kim, Eunice and family,
Even though time has passed since we have seen each other, I remember you with fondness. May you find comfort in the...Read More »
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64 of 84 | Posted by: Jean Lark - Pickens, SC - friend
“Kim, Eric, Loved Ones,
Our hearts are heavy for you. You are in our prayers.
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65 of 84 | Posted by: Jim and Louise Gravley Harrison - SC
“Dear Eric, Kim, and Houston,
Our family is praying that you will find peace in the coming days. I know through your faith you will find comfort...Read More »
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66 of 84 | Posted by: Marla Painter
“Dear Eric, Kim, and Houston,
The more you are blessed, the more it hurts when you lose that blessing. We are so sorry for your loss and know you...Read More »
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67 of 84 | Posted by: Tony and Krista Ciccozzi - GA
“Dear Boughman Family:
Words can never express our sorrow over the loss of sweet little Emma. Please know that we are praying for God to wrap his...Read More »
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68 of 84 | Posted by: Tina Langston - Liberty , SC
“JUST TO LET YOU KNOW HOW SORRY I AM TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS. WE ARE PRAYING THE LORD WILL GIVE YOU THE ADDED STRENGHTH TO ENDURE THIS.GOD BLESS YOUR...Read More »
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69 of 84 | Posted by: MR .MRS. NATHAN HOLDEN - SC
“Kim,
Don't know if you remember me or not. We worked together @ Michelin. I'm so sorry to hear about your beautiful little girl. Just know you...Read More »
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70 of 84 | Posted by: Wanda (Finley) Hendricks - SC
“Eric, Kim & Houston,
All of you are in our thoughts and prayers. So sorry for your loss. If any of you need anything please let us know.
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71 of 84 | Posted by: Neil & Mardi Clardy - Liberty, SC
“Eric I am so sorry for your loss. My heart and prayers are with you and your family. If u need anything please let me know. I can't imagine what you...Read More »
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72 of 84 | Posted by: April Stegall - pickens, SC
“Your family is in my prayer and my heart
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73 of 84 | Posted by: Paula Chapman - Gray Court, SC
“words can not express how sad every one from our family is for the loss of your beautiful daughter emma. we are not suppose to ask god why but...Read More »
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74 of 84 | Posted by: joyce cain - liberty, SC
“Our deepest and most sincere sympathies in the loss of your sweet little girl. Colt is going is going to miss his little friend, as will Gracie. We...Read More »
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75 of 84 | Posted by: The Lewis Family
“Mr. and Mrs. Boughman & Houston,
We can only imagine the heaviness of your grief. We pray that the God of all comfort will be your strength during...Read More »
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76 of 84 | Posted by: Jim and Rita Stanley - LIberty, SC
“Prayers for comfort and lasting peace. Our hearts are heavy for your lost.
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77 of 84 | Posted by: Betty Dacus - Liberty, SC
“Eric and Kim,
We didn't know Emma well, but we would always see her at her brother's ballgames since our son played with Houston. She would always...Read More »
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78 of 84 | Posted by: Fran Batson - Greenville, SC
“What a beautiful young lady! It was such a joy to see her Always smiling and having fun when she came to the dentist.She will be greatly missed. Our...Read More »
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79 of 84 | Posted by: Carolyn Stancell - Pickens, SC
“Mr. & Mrs. Boughman,
Our hearts go out to you on your loss of such a sweet precious baby girl! Your family is in our thoughts and Prayers! We pray...Read More »
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80 of 84 | Posted by: Rodney and Brandi Harper - SC
“Eric,Kim,and Houston I am so sorry for your loss. I pray that God will wrap his arms around you and carry you through this time. I love you all very...Read More »
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81 of 84 | Posted by: Sarah B Bond - Seneca, SC - Aunt
“Eric, Kim & Houston,
My heart aches at the pain you are enduring. May God keep your family strengthened during this sad time. Our prayers and...Read More »
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82 of 84 | Posted by: Angie Clardy Greenwood & Family - SC
“TO Kim and Eric,
God bless you both, We are so sorry to hear about the tragic loss of your precious Emma, Please know that our thoughts and...Read More »
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83 of 84 | Posted by: Tina Elgin - Liberty, SC - friend
“We are so sorry for you loss. You are all in our prayers!
The Ballard
Courtney, Leslie, Raleigh and Stevie Ballard
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84 of 84 | Posted by: Leslie Ballard - Gaston, SC
Emma Eizabeth Boughman
Liberty – Emma Elizabeth Boughman, 7, daughter of Eric Alan and Kimberly Freeman Boughman passed from this life Thursday, February 2, 2012.
Emma was a bright and talented first grader at Chastain Road Elementary School in Liberty and she and her family are members at Rock Springs Baptist Church in Easley. Emma always had a great love of music and her cats, and loved singing and dancing.
Surviving Emma are her parents Eric and Kimberly, her brother, Houston Alan Boughman, grandparents, Susan & Eddie Barker of Seneca, Ron & Jane Boughman of Gaffney, and Mrs. David (Eunice) Freeman of Liberty. Emma was also loved by many aunts, uncles and cousins and was surrounded by a host of friends.
Funeral services will be conducted 4 PM Sunday, February 5, 2012 at Rock Springs Baptist Church with Dr. David Gallamore, Reverend Bo Mackey, and Reverend Mark Kannarney officiating. Burial will follow at Memory Gardens in Clemson.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 PM Saturday at Dillard Funeral Home in Pickens.
A message of condolence may be left for the family by visiting www.DillardFunerals.com.
The family is at the home.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, 3535 Pelham Rd Ste 101, Greenville, SC 29615, www.americanheart.org or to Hope for Bravehearts, PO Box 2924, Irmo, SC 29063.
Dillard Funeral Home
Pickens, SC
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