1946
2017
COLUMBIA – A funeral service for Hilda Harrison Render, 70, will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, June 12, 2017, at Asbury Memorial United Methodist Church, with burial in Greenlawn Memorial Park. The casket will be placed in the church at 10:00 a.m. for viewing prior to the service. The family will receive friends following the burial in the church fellowship hall.
Hilda died Thursday, June 8, 2017, at Palmetto Baptist Hospital. Born in Columbia, she was the daughter of the late David Anderson and Lelye Rose Harrison. She graduated from Columbia High School in 1964 where she met her husband of 46 years. After graduating from high school she was employed by Travelers Insurance Company for a short time before the birth of her daughter. Throughout the years she spent countless hours volunteering at her daughter’s schools and at her church where she held many leadership positions and was named Asbury Methodist Woman of the year in 2014. She had a great compassion for animals and often helped neighbors by taking care of their pets. She loved her family dearly and will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Surviving are her daughter, Susan Render Johnson (Kevin) of Mt. Pleasant; grandsons, Graham, Rowan and Oliver Johnson of Mt. Pleasant; sister, Virginia H. Woods of Isle of Palms; brother-in-law, Capt. Ronald W. Render (Lynn), U.S. Navy (Ret.) of San Diego, CA.; sister-in-law Angela M. Render of Columbia; sister-in-law, Patricia R. Crosby of Irmo; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard and her brother-in-laws, Robert N. Render and James. A. Woods.
Memorials may be made to the Pawmetto Lifeline, 1275 Bower Pkwy, Columbia SC 29212 or Asbury Memorial United Methodist Church, 1005 Asbury Road, Columbia SC 29209.
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September 21, 2017
Art Zeigler
I am so sorry about the loss of Hilda here in this life. I knew her husband Richard for years and worked with him at SCANA. My condolences, sympathy and prayers to those who knew her.
June 20, 2017
Barbara Holzman
Dear Susan,
When we moved to Columbia, in 1972, we were both neighbors and friends with your family. The close friendship that I formed with your mother remained after we moved away in 1978. She and I would keep in touch through snail mail, holiday and birthday cards, and visits when we came back to Columbia to visit.
Susan, I am deeply saddened by your mother's death. Your mom's warmth, compassions, as well as her great capacity to care for and about others made her a very special person.
I shall miss hearing her gentle voice, her soft laughter, and her humor. She faced her life's challenges, which were many, with strength, faith, and grace.
I feel blessed to have known her; most of all, I was blessed to call her my dear friend.
I mourn her loss but am comforted by the memories I have of our enduring friendship.
My thoughts and my prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Love,
Barbara and Bruce
June 18, 2017
Lynne Harvel
I am so sorry for you loss, Hilda was such a good friend to my mother Kathryn. She took in our cat Tiger when he decided he needed a new home when we got another cat. And then our new cat Jake spent half his time with his friend Hilda. She was such a kind, compassionate and generous soul. I will truly miss her as will Jake.
Lynne Harvel
Columbia
June 18, 2017
Deborah Goff
Susan, we are sorry for the loss of your mother. We had quite a few conversations over the years... God Bless... Benny and Debbie Goff (Elgin, SC)
June 16, 2017
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Terry Griffin
I am so sorry to hear of the death of Hilda. We were close friends from grades 5-12. I was a bridesmaid in her wedding, and we had so much fun picking out the bridesmaids' dresses. I have such good memories of our times together. I know she will be missed by many. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
June 14, 2017
Susan, I am thinking of you and your family. I'll be forever grateful for knowing such wonderful neighbors when we lived in Columbia. I'm so sorry for your loss.
Miriam
June 12, 2017
Molly and Rinken Sutcliffe
Our hearts are breaking as we say goodbye to our dear, sweet friend and next door neighbor for so many years. My kids loved her like a grandmother- and our dogs did too!
She always found the positive in everything- :) She was a beautiful person; inside and out. We will miss her so much.
Rest In Peace, sweet Hilda.
June 12, 2017
Kathy and Hal Guyon
We are saddened by the loss of such a sweet, beautiful and caring lady. We were some of those neighbors for whom she would take care of our pets while we were out of town. Not only will she be missed by us but also by our little dog Diego.
June 10, 2017
Joyce Shealy
Susan, I am sorry for your loss. I was privileged to call her one of my best friends from grades 7-12, and I was a bridesmaid in her wedding. She had the sweetest smile and was a wonderful friend.
June 10, 2017
Daisy Barron Leland
Susan, I am so distressed to hear of Hilda's death. I will miss our phone calls and letters. I regret that my health will keep me from attending her funeral. I will talk with you soon. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
June 10, 2017
Janice Weekley
So very sorry for your loss, Susan. Your mom volunteered in the library at Hand Middle when you were a student there. I enjoyed working with her there and loved bumping in to her in various places. She was always smiling .
Blessings to you and your family.
June 10, 2017
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
June 9, 2017
Bill Woods
I am saddened by her death. She was a wonderful friend of my Mother, Hazel Woods, in Columbia. She always stopped by to see her, went with her on errands, and was the nicest person!! She visited my Mom in the hospital and came to see us when she passed. I'll always remember her as the nicest and kindest person. I hope you and Mom have a great time visiting in Heaven. Bill Woods
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