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1927 - 2016 (88 years)| Name | Patricia “Patti/Patty” LEVI [2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7] | |
| Birth | 13 Sep 1927 | Sumter, Sumter County, South Carolina  [3] |
| Gender | Female | |
| Education | graduate of Edmunds High School, Sumter, South Carolina, Class of 1944, she was the class secretary [3] | |
| HIST | how are Emily Claire Levinson and Michael Chase Levinson her grandchildren? jkh Date Published: September 1, 2009 Edmunds High School Class of '44 reunites Ivy Moore / The Item Lucy Boykin Byrd greets a former classmate at the reunion of the Edmunds High School class of 1944 Friday at the Sumter City Centre. By IVY MOORE Item Features Editor ivym@theitem.com Some held canes, one or two, walkers and many weren't there at all — but for a few short hours on Friday, the Edmunds High School class of 1944 was 17 again, as the Sumter City Centre, decorated in school colors of purple and white, filled shortly after noon for the class' 65th reunion. Tears and laughter were in abundance, but mostly there were smiles and big hugs all around. In his invocation, the Rev. A.B. Parsons, a class of '44 member himself, noted "we are overcome with emotions and memories," and reminded his classmates, "Our time on earth doesn't last forever." There were copies of a rather extensive list of deceased class members, but the list of those still living was longer. Reminiscences, a display of materials from their school years, as well as pictures of grandchildren and, in some cases, great grandchildren, were shared. World War II raged for almost all of their three years in high school — there were only 11 years of public school in those days — and much of their time outside of class was spent in activities aimed at getting ready for war and supporting the military and civilian effort to end it. But there were football games and dances, first dates and lasting romances, too. In short, they had a lot to talk about. A historic overview of Sumter and Edmunds High School was presented by Sammy Way, who then led the class on a bus tour of parts of the city. The class of 1944 ended its reunion by attending the House of Bluegrass concert at the Sumter Opera House. Bittersweet goodbyes and promises to keep in touch and even some talk of another reunion filled the entrance of the Opera House as the class of '44 departed for their homes and hotel rooms, perhaps with the words from the old Edmunds High School alma mater still in their heads; Here's to the land that gave me birth, Here's to the flag she flies. Here's to her sons, the best on earth. Here's to her starry skies ... O Sumter High, dear Sumter High, We never shall forget. That golden haze of student days Is round about us yet. Those days of yore will come no more, But through the future years, The thought of you, so good, so true, will fill our eyes with tears ... Reach Features Editor Ivy Moore at ivym@theitem.com or (803) 774-1221. Historical sign marks Manning's first school Sharron Haley Marie Land, center, presented Dr. Wendell Levi, left, Patricia L. Barnett, second from right and Tricia Barnett Greenberg bricks from the old Manning High School as they stand beside the newly erected Manning Early Schools historical marker. Standing in the rear are Julian Weinberg III and his son, Julian IV, who are descendants of the Levi family. BY SHARRON HALEY sharron@theitem-clarendonsun.com MANNING - Nearly a century of school operations was honored May 21 with the dedication of the Manning Early Schools Historical Marker on the grounds of Weldon Auditorium, 7 Maple St. in Manning. The marker was donated by the great-grandson of Moses Levi, Dr. Wendell Levi and his wife Katherine. Dr. Levi, his twin sister Patricia L. Barnett and her daughter Tricia Barnett Greenberg were on hand for the ceremony. "There are almost 100 years of education on this site," said Dr. Sylvia H. Clark, an educator in Clarendon County, former superintendent of Clarendon School District Two and a local historian, who provided the history behind the marker at the dedication. Clark said that Moses Levi, a local businessman, a mayor of Manning and a city council member, played a vital role in Manning's development. His children kept his legacy alive by naming a public school in his honor. "The Levi family contributed to the economic, educational and cultural growth of Manning and Clarendon County," Clark added. "Mr. Levi built the first business in Manning." Levi's building was burned during the Civil War while he was a prisoner of war in the North. After the war ended and Levi returned home, he built a two-story brick building which today houses a local law firm at the corner of Brooks and Boyce streets. According to Clark, Manning's first public school, the Manning Collegiate Institute, was established on the corner of Maple and Brooks streets in 1889. Within 10 years, the school became mired in debt with foreclosure on the horizon. Moses Levi's children paid off the school's debt, presented it to the town of Manning and for 10 years funded operations of the school that they renamed the Moses Levi Memorial Institute. In 1910, South Carolina declared Manning a school district giving the county authority to levy taxes for a public school. A two-story brick building was built at the corner of Brooks and Maple streets and the 1889 frame building was moved to West Boyce Street to house Manning Training School. The 1910 school closed in 1982 when a new Manning High School was built on the Paxville Highway. On Sept. 5, 1983, the former Manning High School burned down. An auditorium, agricultural building, gymnasium and cafeteria area that were added to the high school in the early 50s were not damaged in the fire. The buildings deteriorated over time, and in December 2010 a gala was held celebrating renovations and additions to the auditorium and several buildings attached to the auditorium. Clark listed several notable graduates of the schools that called the corner of Brooks and Maple street home, including Julia Mood Peterkin, an 1895 graduate of Manning Collegiate Institute, who won the first Pulitizer Prize for her novel "Scarlet Sister Mary"; Taylor Hudnall Stukes, a 1908 graduate of the Moses Levi Institute, who served as Chief Justice of the South Carolina Supreme Court from 1956-1961; Laurens Walker Bradham, a 1917 graduate of Manning Graded School, who was the musical director of the Ziegfeld Follies from 1923-1925 and who also entertained hundreds of thousands as a vaudeville, radio and television star; Peggy Parrish, a 1944 graduate of Manning High School, who authored the internationally known Amelia Bedelia children's book series; Marian McKnight, a 1954 graduate of Manning High School, who was Miss America 1957; and Ervin S. Duggan, a 1957 graduate of Manning High School, who served as president of the Public Broadcasting System from 1994 to 1999. "There are plenty of other distinguished individuals who graduated from Manning's public school system," Clark said. "These were only a few." Jerry Robertson, president of the Clarendon County Historical Society, called May 21 "an exciting day in Clarendon County." "I'm so happy to have the marker on display," Robertson said. "We need to keep the history of Clarendon County alive and this is just one way to do that." Posted in Clarendon sun on Tuesday, May 28, 2013 PATRICIA L. BARNETT Posted Friday, June 3, 2016 6:00 am Patricia "Patty" Levi Barnett, 88, died peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, June 1, 2016, following a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer. Born on Sept. 13, 1927, in Sumter, Patty was a daughter of the late Wendell Mitchell Levi and Bertha London Levi. She graduated from Sumter High School in 1944 followed by a 12th grade year at Ferry Hall School in Lake Forest, Illinois. She received a bachelor of arts in chemistry from Sweet Briar College in 1949. She then studied for her master's degree in chemistry at Wellesley College, where she taught physics and chemistry as a teacher's assistant (TA) for $1 a day plus room and board. Her studies were interrupted after a year when she met and married her late husband, Henry Davis "Bubba" Barnett, who brought her back to Sumter. A gracious and elegant hostess known for her beauty, style, as well as brains, she made every occasion and holiday a treat. She created a wonderful, happy and beautiful home for her family and enjoyed bridge and antiquing with her friends. When the need arose, she worked for 15 years as the chief financial officer (CFO) of the Palmetto Pigeon Plant, which her father founded. Always a believer in giving back, she was a member and treasurer of the Sumter Junior Welfare League; on the Sumter County Museum Board of Directors and Foundation Board; a supporter of the Sumter Art Gallery; the Sumter Art Association; Sweet Briar College; and USC Sumter. At Temple Sinai, she served as a trustee, president and treasurer of the Sinai Sisterhood for numerous years and taught religious school. A member and past president of the Drama Club, she was also in the Sumter Art Association, The Assembly, The Cotillion, and was a charter member of the Trian Club. She will be greatly missed by her children: Patricia Barnett Greenberg (Dr. Phillip), Henry Davis Barnett Jr. (Rachel) and Wendell Levi Barnett; grandchildren, Phillip Barnett Greenberg (Heather), Dr. Andrew William Greenberg, Patricia "Patty" Greenberg Shenkman (Drew), Emily Claire Levinson, Michael Chase Levinson and Alexander Levi Barnett; and great-grandsons, Phillip Barnett Greenberg Jr. and Brody Davis Shenkman. She is also survived by her beloved sister-in-law, Kathryn Weinberg Levi, and nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her twin brother, Dr. Wendell Mitchell Levi Jr., and sister, Estella Levi Kirchheimer. The family would like to thank Compassionate Care Services and Amedisys Hospice Care for the superb care and compassion given during this difficult time. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Henry D. Barnett Memorial Scholarship Endowment, USC-Sumter, 200 Miller Road, Sumter, SC 29150 Attn: Joyce Hodge, the Sumter County Museum, or the charity of one's choice. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday at Temple Sinai in Sumter, followed by a reception in the fellowship hall. Burial will follow at the Sumter Jewish Cemetery with Rabbi Marcus Sanford officiating. Online condolences may be sent to www.sumterfunerals.com Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of the arrangements, (803) 775-9386. [1, 3, 5] | |
| _UID | 822571B2CBFF436BB1D17FF6A016F87B6291 | |
| Death | 1 Jun 2016 | Covenant Place, Sumter, Sumter County, South Carolina |
| Burial | 5 Jun 2016 | Sumter Jewish Cemetery, Sumter, Sumter County, South Carolina [1] |
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| Person ID | I202216 | Singleton and Related Families |
| Last Modified | 16 Jun 2016 | |
| Father | Wendell Mitchell LEVI, Sr. d. Bef 19 Apr 2009 | |
| Mother | Bertha LONDON d. Bef 19 Apr 2009 | |
| _UID | C4F84DCEA51841CEAF59C45E754CE132A101 | |
| _UID | C4F84DCEA51841CEAF59C45E754CE132A101 | |
| Family ID | F168897 | Group Sheet | Family Chart |
| Family | Henry Davis “Bubba” BARNETT, Jr. d. Bef 7 Apr 2013 | |||||||||
| Marriage | Dec 1950 [2] | |||||||||
| _UID | 08B86F7A897447378DD3C6D2A1611B114A82 | |||||||||
| _UID | 08B86F7A897447378DD3C6D2A1611B114A82 | |||||||||
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| Family ID | F137205 | Group Sheet | Family Chart | ||||||||
| Last Modified | 16 Jun 2016 | |||||||||
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