Obituary of Evelyn Gaskins Reynolds

Lugoff – A funeral service for Evelyn Gaskins Reynolds, 77, will be held Friday at 11:00 a.m. at Powers Funeral Home with burial to follow in Quaker Cemetery. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 10-11 a.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, Camden.

    Mrs. Reynolds passed away on Tuesday, December 17, 2024. Born in Lake City, S.C., she was a daughter of the late Owen Fred and Lillie White Gaskins. Evelyn graduated from the University of S.C. with a degree in education and subsequently attained a masters degree. She spent her career in the public and private school systems of S.C. and volunteered to tutor homeless children.

    Evelyn was a devoted and active member of First Baptist Church, Camden. Church, family and friends were the most important things in life for Evelyn. Her son Will, was the center of her life and  received as much love as a son could have. She cherished her Church friends and spoke highly of the support and love she received from them since joining Camden First Baptist Church in 1989. She will be missed by all who know her.

    She is survived by her son, William Reynolds, Jr. of Columbia; brother, Ron Gaskins (Diane) of Murrells Inlet, S.C.; and a sister, Anita Linder (Risley “Rip”).