Claudette Sullivan

Claudette Sullivan, 69, died Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at her home in Florence. She was born December 11, 1946 in Hartsville, SC, the only child of the late Edward Claude and Genevieve Hodge Sullivan. She was a graduate of Coker College and a high school French teacher with Florence School District One. After retirement she continued her teaching career through Homebound and later at the Florence County Museum. Survivors include a paternal aunt, Bernice Sullivan Ford of Hartsville; a maternal aunt, Frances Hodge Odom of Hartsville; two special friends she consideredgrandchildren, Will and Madeline Ateyeh; her pets Paris, Cassie, and Matisse that she loved dearly; and numerous cousins and friends. Known by her many students as “Ms. Sullivan”, she never met a stranger and those who met her never forgot her.She was a faithful friend, passionate gardener, and an avid supporter of the Florence Area Humane Society. A Celebration of Her Life will be held at 1:00 PM Sunday, May 1, 2016 at the Florence County Museum, 111 West Cheves St, Florence, SC. Memorials may be made to Florence Area Humane Society, P. O. Box 4808, Florence, SC29502. Send messages to the family at www.stoudenmiredowling.com.