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Mary Comstock Hye, age 84, passed away peacefully on Monday January 22 at Magnolia Bridge in Murrells Inlet. Mary, or as she was known to all as “Molly” was born June 9th, 1939, in Columbus OH. She was by far the youngest of three older siblings born to Mary Loise Bennett and Elwyn Charles Comstock (affectionately known by his Grand-Children as “Commie” or EC). Molly, being considerably younger than her siblings; Elizebeth Joan (pronounced Jo-Ann) “Jody” Comstock and Larry Scheib “Dugan” Comstock, and her mother’s medical ailments, found the Comstock’s moving throughout the region until finally settling in Morgantown, WV. In 1960 she attended West Virginia University where she studied music for two years before meeting her husband Thomas Timothy Hye. Tom was a US Veteran who served in the United States Coast Guard From 1954-58 and attended Waynesburg College where he graduated in 1962.Tom and Molly moved to Edison New Jersey and shortly thereafter tied the knot in April of ’64. Tom taught history and social studies at Edison High School while Molly attended Middlesex Community College and received her Registered Nursing degree. They had two children, Scott Matthew and Kimberley Comstock Hye in 1964 and 1967 respectively. The couple then moved to Belle Mead, NJ in the summer of 1970. Tom continued to teach at Edison High School while Molly continued practicing nursing at the office of Dr. William Burchfield in Princeton, NJ until 1991 when Tom retired from teaching. Shortly thereafter, they moved to Murrells Inlet where they were active in the church choir, golf and other assorted community activities. Molly had a great sense of humor and had a strong zest for life. She loved painting, singing in the church choir and had an equal zeal for baking and gardening. Though direct, she was a loving and compassionate individual. Always willing to extend herself to others in need. Molly is survived by her Husband Tom and children Kim (Patricia) and Scott (Bailynn), grandchildren; Taylor H. Wagner (Colton), Keenan Alexander Hye (Mellissa), Liam Scott Hye, Kennedy Nichole Hye, Lindsey Morgan Chesley (Brian), Lauren Megan Bender, Ryan Alexander Bender and great-grandchildren; Ophelia Wren Wagner and Olivia Grace Chesley. Molly is pre-deceased in death by her parents Mary and Elwyn Comstock, Siblings Dugan and Jodie; Brother In-Law Jack Veader and Sister In-Law Rosemary Kahle Comstock. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM at the Belin United Methodist Church in Murrells Inlet, SC on Wednesday, January 31st, 2024. Inurnment in the church cemetery columbarium will follow. The service can be viewed livestream at: www.belinumc.org for those not able to attend. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Molly’s name to the Belin United Methodist Church Choir, 4182 US 17 Bus, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576. Goldfinch Funeral Home, Beach Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

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Mary Comstock Hye

June 9, 1939 - January 22, 2024