Rock Hill, SC – Evelyn Van Landingham Rayfield, 86, peacefully passed away on Saturday, October 26, 2024 at her home.
The service will be held at 10:00 am on Thursday, October 31, 2024 at First Baptist Church, 481 Hood Center Drive, Rock Hill, SC 29730 with Reverend Jamie Burdette and Reverend Steve Hogg officiating. Burial will follow in Laurelwood Cemetery, 143 Laurel Street, Rock Hill, SC 29730. The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm-7:30 pm on Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at Greene Funeral Home Northwest Chapel, 2133 Ebenezer Road, Rock Hill, SC.
Born in Rock Hill, SC, Mrs. Rayfield was the daughter of the late Earl Edward Van Landingham and the late Fern Burdette Van Landingham. She was also preceded in death by her husband of more than 50 years, Gary K. Rayfield, Sr., her son, Gary Kenneth Rayfield, Jr., and her brother, Earl Edward Van Landingham, Jr. She was retired from Bayer Corporation after 30 years of service. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Rock Hill for 67 years. She enjoyed staying active in the church, with involvement in many various church programs.
Survived by daughter Gaylyn Rayfield Massey (Jackie) of Rock Hill, SC; grandchildren Jason R. Cannon (Dana), Jackie Steven Massey Jr, Krysten M. Massey, all of Rock Hill, Lauryn, Alex and Hannah Rayfield. Great-grandchildren Hannah and Jake Cannon, Laney and Collyn Massey all of Rock Hill.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Mrs. Rayfield’s name to First Baptist Church, 481 Hood Center Drive, Rock Hill, SC 29730 or to Hospice and Community Care, 2275 India Hook Road, Rock Hill, SC 29732.
Condolences may be made at www.greenefuneralhome.net.