Obituary of Delores McLaughlin

COLUMBIA - Funeral service for Delores Todd McLaughlin, 58, will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, October 8, 2010, in the chapel of Thompson Funeral Home of West Columbia, officiated by the Rev. Dr. Alan Adams. Interment will follow in Gibson Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Thursday, October 7, 2010, at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 128 Stonemark Lane, Columbia, SC 29210. Mrs. McLaughlin, loving wife of Michael Howard McLaughlin, was called home to be with the Lord, surrounded by her loved ones on Tuesday, October 5, 2010. Born in Columbia, SC, she was a daughter of the late Roland Todd Sr., and Janie T. Fallaw. She was a graduate from Olympia High School and was employed by Piggly Wiggly for 17 years. Delores leaves behind many who loved her: her devoted husband of 40 years, Mike McLaughlin; three beautiful daughters, Mikell Martin (Bryan) of Columbia, Angie Parker (Tracy) of West Columbia, and Sherry Greer (Dusty) of Lexington; nine amazing grandchildren, Amanda, Dylan, Casey, Will, Michaela, Bryanna, Gracie, Austin and Alexis; two brothers, Roland Todd Jr. and Bootie Todd; two sisters, Marlene Hodge, and Rolene Law; also her beloved dog, Cotton. She leaves behind many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews who loved her dearly. Mrs. McLaughlin was preceded in death by her beloved sister, Sherry Kelly, brother, Ronnie Todd, stepfather, Ralph Fallaw, and step-mother, Eleanor Todd. Family and friends may sign the on-line guest book at: www.thompsonsfuneral.com.