Gean was born on August 22, 1939 in Charleston SC to the late Frank Madison Way, Sr. and the late Adelle Brandenburg Way. She graduated from Rivers High School.
Gean was a beloved Mother, Wife and Gigi and was loved by many children that she took care of in her home over the years. She was the best “GiGi” to all of them.
In addition to her loving husband, Ted, Gean is survived by Twelver (Terry) Purnell Orvig, III and wife Dawn Donnelly of Mt. Pleasant SC, Judy Orvig Miller and husband Mitch Miller of Mt. Pleasant, SC, John Randall Orvig and wife Bonnie of Huger, SC, Sandra Adelle Orvig and partner Rick Porter of York, SC; grandchildren, Rachel Adelle Orvig, Sindy Marie Orvig, Eric Orvig, Max Miller and Hunter Purnell Orvig all of Mt. Pleasant, SC; great grandchildren Kimberly Adelle Orvig and Harper Ann Orvig of Mount Pleasant, SC; brother, Frank Madison Way, Jr. and wife Carol of Lynn Haven, Fl; sister, Sandra Way Perry and husband Jim of Mt. Pleasant SC and nephews, Frank “Matt” Madison Way, III and wife Lynne of Mt. Pleasant and John “Bart” Bartow Way and wife Suzanne of Southport, FL, James “Jimmy” Perry, III and wife Kim of Anchorage. AL and Robert “Bobby” D. Perry and wife Melanie of Folly Beach, SC whom she loved all, very much, as her own.
The family invites guests to visit on Sunday, December 1, 2019 from 3:00pm until 5:00pm at Carolina Memorial Park, Funerals & Cremation located at 7113 River Avenue, North Charleston, SC 29406. 843-797-2222.
In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorial contributions be made to Roper Hospice,1483 Tobias Gadson Blvd, Suite 209B, Charleston, SC 29407
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.carolinamemorial.com
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