Kathleen S. Mallard

Kathleen Smith Mallard, age 87, beloved wife of James P. Mallard Jr., died on Monday, Aug. 5, 2013, at Tuomey Regional Medical Center.

Born in Santee, she was a daughter of the late George Madison and Mattie Dye Smith. Mrs. Mallard was a graduate of the McLeod Infirmary in Florence. She was a member of First Baptist Church.

Surviving in addition to her husband are one son, James “Jim” Mallard III of Sumter; one daughter, Barbara Mallard Brogdon and her husband, Billy, of Houston, Texas; and two grandchildren, Laura and Christopher Brogdon of Houston.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Mallard was preceded in death by a sister, Madelyn Smith Rhodes.

A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday in Sumter Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the residence.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, 107 E. Liberty St., Sumter, SC 29150.

You may sign the family’s guest book at www.bullockfuneralhome.com.

The family has chosen Bullock Funeral Home of Sumter for the arrangements.