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Barbara Runey
Detyens
February 10, 1933 – April 11, 2026
Barbara Runey Detyens, 93, Mount Pleasant, passed away peacefully on April, 11, 2026. She was born February 10, 1933, in Charleston, SC to LeRoy J. and Alma Branford Runey. She grew up in Charleston and attended Sacred Heart School, Bishop England High School and St. Francis Xavier School of Nursing. Barbara was married to LTC Joseph W. Detyens (USA) for 49 years before his passing. She was a strong and supportive Army wife for 20 years. She retired as a Registered Nurse from St. Francis Hospital.
She is predeceased in death by her parents, husband and siblings. Patricia Runey Rowland, Joan Runey Croghan and LeRoy J. Runey, Jr. She is survived by her children, Joseph W. Detyens, Jr., Joanie Detyens, Ann Detyens (Pete Mulvey) and Debbie Detyens Pitts (Carl), grandchildren, Jennifer Pitts, Carl Pitts, III (Danielle), Madeline Detyens, Christina Pitts Hickey (Ryan) and Garrett Detyens Mulvey and bonus grandchildren, Sophie Netter and Jack Netter. She is also survived by four great grandchildren, Joshua Catino, Ava Catino, Ella Catino and Chloe Hickey.
The family wants to thank the caregivers at Somerby Assisted Living for the wonderful care she received over the last 10 months and Roper Hospice.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday, April 16, 2026 at Christ Our King Catholic Church, 1149 Russell Dr., Mount Pleasant at 10:30 am, followed by interment at Mount Pleasant Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at Grace Hall adjacent to the church starting at 9:30 am prior to the service.
Memorials may be made to Christ Our King or The Citadel Foundation Football Fund , 171 Moultrie St., Charleston, SC 29409.
A memorial message may be sent to the family on our website at www.jhenrystuhr.com.
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