A visitation for Gloria “Yogi” Rita Garcia Latham, 58, will be held on Tuesday, March 23rd from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Dunbar Funeral Home, Northeast Chapel. A funeral service will be held Wednesday, March 24th at 12:30 p.m. at Dunbar Funeral Home, Northeast Chapel, followed by a burial service in Fort Jackson National Cemetery. The Reverend Dr. Philip Blankenship will officiate the ceremonies. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Yogi's life.
Yogi found peace on March 18, 2021 while surrounded by close family. She is survived by her beloved husband and best friend, James Stevenson Latham; children, Jeremy Charles Dickerson (Hilary) of Columbia, Jessica Marie Fuller (Bryant) of Marietta, GA, and Hannah Jade Raddin (Tommy) of Blythewood; as well as stepfather, Matheus Joseph Nieuwenhuizen; three sisters, Eva Maria Whaley, Carmen Garcia (Page), and DiDi Garcia Younginer (Marc); multiple nieces and nephews; and four grandchildren, Margo Mae, Joey Charles, Sumner Bryant and Chandler Pace; and many other family and friends. She is preceded in death by her father, Jeronimo Garcia-Soto who was killed in Vietnam and her mother, Doris Moessner Nieuwenhuizen.
Yogi loved her family more than anything. She loved crocheting, crafts and DIY projects. She was so full of life. She had a very unique sense of humor and an infectious laugh. She also cared deeply for her work family having been employed by Palmetto Health for over 25 years.
She also had a special place in her heart for animals. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Blythewood Animal Hospital at 10332 Wilson Blvd, Blythewood, SC 29016 or Paralyzed Veterans of America. The family would like to thank Praying Hands Home Care and Heart of Hospice, especially Cody, Tonya and Beth for their loving care.
Memories may be shared at www.dunbarfunerals.com
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