Arlys Mae Millard

Arlys M. Millard entered into eternal rest on Friday, December, 28 2012 at her residence. She was born in Avon, South Dakota on June 1, 1925 to the late William and Irene Millard. Arlys graduated from East High School and St. Joseph College of Nursing. She joined the Navy as an operating room nurse in 1957 and retired after 21 years of service as Lieutenant Commander in 1978. She was predeceased by her parents and brother, Jim. Arlys is survived by her sisters Betty Cook of Charleston and Judy Gruis of Moville, Iowa, along with 8 nieces and nephews. The relatives and friends of Arlys M. Millard are invited to attend her Mass of Christian Burial at 12:00 Noon on Monday January 7, 2013 at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. The Rite of Committal, at Holy Cross Cemetery, will be held at a later date. The family will receive friends from 4:00PM until 6:00PM on Sunday January 6, 2013 at the James A. McAlister Funeral Home, 1620 Savannah Highway. Memorial contributions may be made to Blessed Sacrament Church Building Fund, 5 St. Teresa Dr. Charleston, SC 29407 or Hospice Care of South Carolina, 26 Bee St., Charleston, SC 29401. Her guestbook may be signed at www.jamesamcalister.com.