Elaine Williams Byers
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Mrs. Elaine Williams Byers, 70, passed away Wednesday, August 25, 2021 in Rock Hill, SC. Born in Greenville, SC, Elaine was the daughter of the late, Cash and Joyce Griffith Williams and devoted wife of the late, Jonathan "Jerry" Byers. Elaine is survived by her son, Jonathan Byers, Jr. and his wife Janet; grandsons, Griffith and Finley Byers; and her dog, Gracie all of whom she told every chance she could that she "loved more than life itself."
She graduated Wade Hampton High School -Class of 1969. Elaine held several positions during her career as an administrative assistant. Those being the S. C. Unemployment Office, Dan River/Woodside, Ryder Trucks, American Security @ Fluor Daniel, and Spinx Corporate offices. She was a member of the legendary Palmetto Ski Club in Greenville in the early 1980's, and most recently, she was president of her HOA in Fort Mill. She always had a special place in her heart for law enforcement since her dad was a former Sheriff of Greenville County and her husband was a former arson investigator with the Sheriff's Office and a volunteer firefighter.
A memorial service will be held 2:00 PM Sunday, September 12, 2021, at Berea Friendship United Methodist Church, 8001 White Horse Road Greenville, SC 29617. The family will receive friends following the service.
Memorials may be made to support her grandson, Finley in his fundraising efforts for the Youth Shrine Bowl in which he will be playing. The Shrine Bowl is played to raise funds and awareness of the Shriners mission in the Carolinas and benefits the Shriners Hospitals for Children. She was very proud of him for being chosen to participate and would be honored to help him reach his fundraising goals. Donations can be made at https://ugive2.com/dashboard/participant/donation/1186/90/1
Condolences may be made online at www.greenefuneralhome.net