Mary West Hassold, 62, passed away at MUSC surrounded by her family on October 8, 2019 after a year long battle with lung cancer(non-smoker).
Born June 19, 1957 in West Chester, PA. She was the daughter of the late Ralph and Mildred West. Mary graduated from Furman University with a Bachelors Degree in Education and a Masters Degree in Reading. After college Mary taught in the public school system of South Carolina for 31 years. 26 of those years in Greenville and the remainder in Goose Creek before retiring.
Mary's cup was always half-full, she had a smile that would make people instantly happy. Mary loved sewing, gardening, being outdoors and being with her faithful golden retrievers. Mary also loved being "Mimi" to her four grandchildren. Mary had a big heart and loved her husband and children. Where ever Mary lived she made a host of friends and memories along with a stray cat which would always find her.
Mary lived a spiritual life and helped many women try to achieve their own spiritual experiences.
Surviving are her husband Chuck Hassold of 28 years, children Reid MacEachern and her husband Chris and Chase Hassold and his wife Ashley, and grandchildren Granger Anne, Deakin and Teddy MacEachern and Charlie Hassold. She is also survived by her brother Carl Dahl. She was predeceased by one grandchild, Christopher Reid MacEachern.
A memorial celebration of life will be Wednesday, October 16th 1-4 pm at the I'On Meeting House, 352 N Shelmore Boulevard, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464. The Memorial Service will start at 2:00.
In lieu of flowers, memorials made be made in Mary's name to Rocky Mountain Cancer Center, 1800 Williams Street, Suite 200, Denver, CO 80218 or MUSC Hollings Cancer Center, 86 Jonathan Lucas Street, CHARLESTON, SC 29425.