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In Memoriam
When you remember my life, say I was someone who loved animals
These beloved souls have passed on to the Heavenly realm. 
​Hands to Paws is extremely grateful for donations made in their honor.
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Donation in Memory of Mellie:
Lawrence LaHatte 
Annely Hill
Dr. and Mrs Joe W. Parks III
Margo Lozito
Pat and Hap Hayden
Christopher Rossell
Freida and Alton Thornton
John & Anne Czura

In Memory of Mellie Kerins

Mary (“Mellie”) Eleanor Baker Kerins, aged 77, passed away on April 11, 2025, in Evans, Georgia. Mellie was a lover of animals and spent much volunteer time with local rescues and animal shelters.  She adopted Digby and gave him a wonderful home until her health became an issue.  Mellie was a friend of Hands to Paws founder and former President Kat Ellis. Kat said "Mellie was a sweet soul who will be very missed!"

PS Digby (pictured below) is now with Hands to Paws Rescue and in need of another loving home.
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In memory of my late father Michael Chmielewski
$10
November 2024 
Ken Chmielewski 

In memory of Bernard Burawski... A lover of pets!
​$15
October 2024 

Ken Chmielewski 

In memory of Nick Galambos
100 Donation
Jim and Anne Marie Blackman
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Industrial Opportunity Partners, LLC.
$250.00

James and Maureen Hourigan     $50.00

In memory of Helen Beard Osborne
$50
​Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina Employee Association

In memory of Nell (Nellie Padgett) King
Entered into rest on Sunday, March 17, 2024 at the age of 89. Nell loved Elvis, dancing, animals and spending time with her children and grandchildren. 

Billy and Beth Powell $25
Elizabeth Wiggins $50
​Mrs. Yvonne  Aidan $40
Lessie Lovett $20
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In Memoriam of Constance Lynn Haines
Constance Lynne Haines, 63, entered into rest on Saturday, October 14, 2023. Connie will be remembered for her love of animals and family.

Brian Lekhmus   $20.00
Michael Haines $25.00
Karron Haines $200
​Katherine Haines $100
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In memory of Helen Verostek and Emily Chmielewski, the Burawski sisters who loved animals.
$40.00
Kenneth Chmielewski   ​

In Memory of Cousin Joseph Burawski, a lover of Animals
​Kenneth Chmielewski

Deborah and David Banks donated $200 in fond memory of Roseanne Bowen.
​June 2023

Roseanne loved her canine and feline family. She had many pets over her lifetime, and she took great pleasure in their companionship. She will most certainly be missed by her kitty “Clementine”, who was her most recent furbaby.
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​In honor and memory of Vietnam Veteran Ted Lamont
Amy Josey has made a generous donation of $800 in honor and memory of her ex-husband Ted Lamont 1950-2016.
The donation is designated to pay for cancer vaccine for Hands to Paws Rescue Scout who recently had a sarcoma tumor removed and recommended treatment to prevent return is this expensive vaccine. 
Ted served his country during the Vietnam War. He died on Memorial day in 2016. He was Amy's dearest friend. He suffered with PTSD and survivor guilt. After his active service he worked for the VA as a way to pay- back his fellow veterans.
​Ted was a good person and loved animals!
-Memorial Day 2023
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This year we lost a dear man and one of our original board members: Mike Brown. Mike and his wife June were instrumental to the founding of the rescue and have supported us through all of these years as fosters, adopters, volunteers, board members and in a financial capacity! Mike lost his battle with cancer this year! He was a great man and will be missed by all!

Ann Farmer $150
Phyllis King & Anita Barnes $100
Landrum Hodges & Pamela Hodges $100                                                                  
Adams & Wilson Development, Inc. $150                                                                  

Maude Hynes $500                   
​Richard & Christine Jeffries $300

In memory of Aunt Helen Verosteh              
Kenneth Cmielewski $15                                                                              

​In memory of Emily & Mike Chmielewski     
Kenneth Chmielewski $15

In memory of Keith Morris                            
Richard & Christine Jeffries $100

In memory of Lois A. Burgess                         
​Richard & Christine Jeffries $100

In memory of Keith Morris                             
​Maude Hynes $100

In memory of Mrs. Miller & Chris Lawrence  
Barbara & Van DelHotal $250

In memory of Rhonda Charlton Neil
​$25                                                           

In memory of Phylliss Mosley               
Thibodeau Family $15

In memory of Betty White                               
Network for Good $1,020
Wayne and Phylliss Kitchens $25                                                                                    

In memory of Willie Hall  $1,000
Barbara & Orlo Ball
Anita Barnes
Mike Brown
Melinda Chadwick
Nancy Cisick-Baumgartner and Andy Baumgartner
June Darby
​Patricia Flanegan
Patricia Gavlinkski
Larry & Nan Hall
Mary and Weston Harper
Susan Hedrick
Winkie and Harold Johnston
Phyllis King
Rusell & Teresa Logue
Nancy Moak
Michael & Jackie Newman
Danielle Perdue
Mary Richardson
Patricia Smith
Jessie Stewart
Eva Ward

In memory of Lucille Flakes   $175
Fall Line Retriever Club
Kenneth Heyman
Arthur Johnson
Laurie Peacock
Barbara Smith

In memory of Betty Sue McKnight 
Bill & Marie Hennen $100

In memory of Sherry Spencer
Michael and Jackie Newman $20

In memory of Dollie Reeves
Jessie B. Stewart $100

In memory of Bill Polutty
Jessie B. Stewart $100

In memory of James Alan Hobbs $295
Donald R. Sheppard
Arty Thrift
United Association Benevolent Committee
​Harold and Debbie Gaston

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