COLUMBIA Marsha Wryan Woollen Stepp, 77, born May 17, 1943, died July 1, 2020. Born in Columbia, South Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Brig. Gen. Jimmy E. Woollen, Sr. (Ret) and Marguerite S. Woollen of Columbia.
Marsha was a graduate of Dreher High School and received her Master of Arts degree in French from the University of South Carolina. She was artistically gifted in theatre and music as a student; athletically talented in tennis and bowling and enjoyed other recreational activities. She loved to travel; France, Alaska, and San Francisco being some of her favorite trips. Marsha retired from the Department on Aging after 33 years of service to the State of S.C. She was well respected and a dedicated advocate of the elderly. After retirement, due to her determination and work ethic, she continued working, writing grants for the USC Arnold School of Public Health and in her current position with the Lutheran Homes of S.C., Rice Estate.
Marsha is survived by her adored daughters Ashley Stepp and Wryan Stepp Kralick; grandchildren Sara and Evan Kralick, brother Jimmy E. Woollen Jr. (Stephanie); niece Hailey Woollen Gavigan (Tommy) and nephew Chase Woollen (Courtney); niece Noelle Woollen Wessinger (Jim); grand-nephew Justin Marshall Wessinger whom was named after her for their shared birthday; and beloved cousins, lifelong, dearest of friends, and her treasured pets. She is pre-deceased by her sister, Linda Marguerite Woollen.
A Reception will be held on Saturday, July 11th from 6:00 pm until 7:30 pm at the Reflections Community Clubhouse, 2 Stoney Creek Road, Columbia, SC 29209. Facial masks required and social distancing assistance provided.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Rice Estate, 100 Finley Road, Columbia, SC 29203, in honor of their faithful servant. These donations will be provided to the Lutheran Home Foundation to assist residents who are unable to manage the cost of their continued care.
Memories may be shared at www.dunbarfunerals.com.
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