Mary Kauffman, 87, of Myrtle Beach died March 3 ^rd at Grand Strand Hospital in the presence of those who loved her.  She lived in Enfield, CT and Daytona Beach, FL before settling in Myrtle Beach eleven years ago.  She served in the US Navy and was a veteran of the Korean Conflict.  She was an active and regular member of the South Strand Senior Center and the Church of the Resurrection in Surfside Beach.

She is survived by her children Warren D. and his wife Cindy of Myrtle Beach, Stephen and his wife Anne of Enfield, CT., Wanda Schuetz of Bristol, CT., and Sandra and husband Scott Malcolm of Uncasville, CT., along with her companion Ernest Sibalich of Myrtle Beach.  She was preceded in death by her husband Warren D. Kauffman and son George, along with her two sisters and brother.  Her 10 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren will remember her lovingly as "Grandma Sunshine."

A mass will be held at 10am at the Church of the Resurrection located at 8901 Highway 17 South in Surfside Beach, immediately followed by a celebration of life at the South Strand Senior Center located at 1032 10 ^th Ave North in Surfside Beach.