Georgetown, SC: Mary Louise Thomas Joseph passed away on March 8, 2016, after a prolonged illness, surrounded by her four loving children: Sandra Cornelius (Jim), Mary Louise Kenny (John), Christine Ann Hatchell (Jim), and Alfred P. Joseph, Jr. (Lauren). Louise was born on July 23, 1923 and was the daughter of Escie and Catherine Thomas and widow of Alfred P. Joseph, Sr. She is survived by: her brother, Peter Thomas and her sister, Christine Thomas of Georgetown and twelve grandchildren, Amy Cornelius Bigham, Thomas Cornelius (Lauren), Benjamin Cornelius (Erin), Tracey Kenny Hippert (Tim), Desiree Kenny Martino (Vin), Sean Kenny, James M. Hatchell, Jr., John Matthew Hatchell (Leslie), Jennifer Megan Hatchell Minter, Christopher Joseph, Thomas Joseph, Elizabeth Rybolt Schroeder (Jason), and fifteen great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her sister, Margaret Rose Khoury of Columbia, SC. Louise lived in Georgetown all her life, married her high school sweetheart, and lived a 56 year love affair with Alfred before his death in 2001. Louise worked for many years for the Georgetown County Board of Education, but every day on her lunch hour could be found waiting tables at Thomas Café, that was owned by her parents for 56 years. She was a life-long member of St. Mary Our Lady of Ransom Catholic Church. She was a member of the Altar Society and served on numerous committees. In her younger years, she was an avid golfer and a cut throat bridge player. She had a wonderful life in Georgetown growing old with her lifelong friends Mabel Walker, Amelia Isaac, Beverly Tuberville, and Angel Khoury. Louise's love and dedication belonged with her family and friends, especially her husband, her children and grandchildren. She cared about and took care of her community. She was known for visiting and sending cards to all who were sick or were experiencing difficulties in their lives. She was always thinking about how to improve the life of others. During the last year of her life, Louise was lovingly cared for by Margaret Powell, Barbara Mathis, Peggy Ford and the wonderful women of Tidelands Hospice. The family will greet friends at the Georgetown Chapel of Mayer Funeral Home from 6:00 – 7:30 pm on Thursday, March 10, 2016. The funeral mass will be held at St. Mary Our Lady of Ransom Catholic Church at 317 Broad Street in Georgetown at 11:00 am on Friday, March 11, 2016. Farewell Prayers and Final Commendation will be at Pennyroyal Memorial Gardens, Pennyroyal Road, Georgetown, SC. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to St. Mary's Building Fund, Tidelands Hospice and Tara Hall Home for Boys. Sign a guestbook at www.mayerfuneralhome.com. Funeral Home: Georgetown Chapel of Mayer Funeral Home 222 Saint James Street Georgetown, SC US 29440