Theodosia Ott Able

Theodosia Ott Able, 89, of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, wife of the late Henry L. Able, Jr. died Monday, August 21, 2017. Her Funeral Service will be held Saturday, August 26, 2017 in the Hibben United Methodist Church, 690 Coleman Boulevard at 2:00 pm. Interment will follow in Mt. Pleasant Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends Friday, August 25, 2017 in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., MOUNT PLEASANT CHAPEL, 1494 Mathis Ferry Road from 5:00 to 7:00 pm.

Dosia, as she was affectionally called, was born May 28, 1928 in Laurens, South Carolina, daughter of the late Mark Edward Ott and the late Anna Lee Salters. She graduated from Chicora High School and attended Rice Business College. She was a participant in the North Charleston Beauty Pageant. She was employed with SCE&G and Hallmark Greeting Cards. Her primary love was raising her four boys. She loved playing tennis, gardening, and reading. She also loved to challenge anyone to a robust game of foosball. She was a long-time member of the East Cooper Republican Women's Club, and a long-time member of Hibben United Methodist Church.
She is survived by four sons, Michael Leroy Able (Lynn) of Mount Pleasant, SC, Arnold Marcus Able (Karen) of Bowie, MD, Henry LaFevere Able, III, of Mt. Pleasant, SC, and Christopher Llewellyn Able (Kimberly) of Charleston, SC; grandchildren, Michael (Laura) of Mount Pleasant, SC, Graham of Mount Pleasant, SC, Christopher of Washington, DC , Jessica of Bowie, MD, Samantha of New York City, NY, William of Charleston, SC, Alex of Charleston, SC, Brian of Walterboro, SC; great-grandchildren, Sloan, Christopher, Alexis and Kaitlin.

Memorials may be made to Hibben United Methodist Church, 690 Coleman Blvd., Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464.