Sixta Tulia Arango Thames

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Sixta Tulia Arango Thames, 95, died Tuesday, October 9, 2018, at the home of her daughter.

Born May 6, 1923, in Bocas del Toro, Panama, she was a daughter of the late Roberto Arango and the late Maria Dolores Garcia Arango.

She is survived by four children, Marion Thames of Summerton, Dolores T. Morris of Kingstree, Hugh Thames (Darlene) of Sumter and Douglas Thames (Kathy) of Charleston; eleven grandchildren; twenty-three great grandchildren; and  two great-great grandchildren.

A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, October 12, 2018, at Clarendon Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Hugh Elmore officiating.

Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, October 11, 2018, at Stephens Funeral Home and other times at the residence, 307 Dillon Street, Manning.

The family would like to thank Kathy Thames and the staff of Amedisys Hospice for their loving care and affection.

Memorials may be made to Amedisys Hospice Foundation, 3854 American Way, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70816-4013.

Stephens Funeral Home & Crematory, 304 N. Church Street, Manning, is in charge of arrangements, (803) 435-2179. www.stephensfuneralhome.org