Edatha Collins Varner

Summerville, SC - Edatha Collins Varner died on February 5, 2012 at the age of 102 at The Village at Summerville, a Presbyterian Community of SC. She was a native of Charleston and was preceded in death by her husband of fifty-eight years, Jacob H. Varner. Mr. and Mrs. Varner owned and operated Southern Auto Supplies in Lancaster, SC for many years beginning in 1946. They moved to the Village at Summerville in 1985.

Mrs. Varner was gentle, joyful Christian whose smile radiated the love of Christ. She had a positive attitude and was happiest when serving others. Her devoted family and friends will miss her presence but rejoice that because of her faith and ours we will meet again. Mrs. Varner was a former member of Second Presbyterian Church, Charleston, SC and a charter member of St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, Charleston and at her death was member of First Presbyterian Church, Lancaster, SC.

Mrs. Varner is survived by a daughter, Joan Varner Brockington and husband, George Benjamin Brockington; granddaughter, Susie Brockington Perry and husband, Charles Gordon Perry, IV; granddaughter, Lynda Brockington Lutz and husband, Robert Frank Lutz, Jr. and beloved great-grandson, Benjamin Jacob Lutz. She is also survived by nieces and nephews whose devotion she cherished.

The family thanks sincerely, Dr. William Sheldon, the staff at the Village of Summerville and Odyssey Healthcare for their kindness and excellent care.

The relatives and friends of Mrs. Edatha Varner are invited to attend her graveside funeral services on Wednesday, February 8, 2012 in Bethany Cemetery at 10 am. The family will receive friends at J. HENRY STUHR INC., WEST ASHLEY CHAPEL on Tuesday from 5 pm until 7 pm.

Memorials may be made to, Presbyterian Communities of South Carolina Resident Assistance Fund, c/o Penny Arnold, 2817 Ashland Road, Columbia, SC 29210.