Georgetown:

Patsy V. Schooler, 93, wife of Charles Bernard Schooler, passed away March 17th at Palmettos Memory Care of Garden City.

Patsy was born in Tampa, FL on February 24, 1930, the first of three daughters of the late James Alexander Vaughn and Annie Ruth Gregory Vaughn. In addition to her husband, she is survived by a son, Chip Schooler of Highland Falls, NY; daughters, Ruth Leonard (John) of Kingsport, TN and Jo Kriikku (Eric) of Augusta, GA; grandchildren, Paul Kriikku, Gwynivere Schooler, and Giselle Schooler; sisters Jo Tharp (Sonny) of Mount Pleasant, SC and Jackie McCants of Tampa, Florida; and many nieces and nephews.

Patsy graduated from Hillsborough High School, attended the University of Alabama and earned her Doctor of Optometry Degree at the Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, TN. It was here she met Charlie, her husband of 70 years. She worked as a bank teller, a teacher and as the bookkeeper for Charlie's Optometric practice.

Patsy was a member of Duncan Memorial United Methodist Church, the Francis Asbury Sunday School class and the Loula Ford circle. Her love for history and learning led her to be a proud member of the Winyah Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, a district representative for the Confederation of South Carolina Local Historical Societies and member of the Georgetown Historical Society. She served for many years on the Foster Care Review Board for the Georgetown Department of Social Services and volunteered in countless local organizations. She had a passion for lifting up those in need, especially children.

The family is grateful for the wonderful care that she received from caregivers in her home, at Palmettos of Garden City Memory Care, and from Caris Healthcare.

A memorial service will be held at Duncan Memorial United Methodist Church on Saturday March 25th at 1 pm with the Rev. Ross Chellis and the Rev. Dr. Dora Gafford officiating. Family will receive friends from 4 - 6 Friday evening at the Funeral Home Georgetown Chapel.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Duncan Memorial United Methodist Church, 901 Highmarket Street, Georgetown, SC, 29440.

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Georgetown Chapel Mayer-Ethridge Funeral Home