Elsie McGaha Fields, age 85, passed away on Saturday, January 2, 2016 at her home.
Born in Honea Path, SC on February 25, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Ben Ferrell McGaha and Anna Smith McGaha. She was a graduate of Girl's High and worked as a seamstress in the textile industry for many years. Elsie was a member of Mt. Bethel Baptist Church.
She is survived by her two sons, Ben Fields and wife Nancy and Wayne Fields and wife Mary, both of Anderson, SC; one sister: Doris Green and husband Billy of Belton, SC; two granddaughters: Beth Lackey and husband John and Jennifer Fields both of Belton, SC; and four great grandchildren: Abby, Alex, Avah, and Anna.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Furman R. "Shorty" Fields; and a brother, James McGaha.
The Graveside Service will be held on Monday, January 4th, 2016 at 2:00pm in Mt. Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery with Reverend Jeremy Collins officiating. The Fields family will receive friends from 6-8:00pm on Sunday evening, January, 3rd, 2016 at The McDougald Funeral Home in Anderson.
Flowers will be accepted and donations may be directed to: Lighthouse Christian Camp, 205 Serenity Place, Smithville, TN 37166.
A message of condolence may be sent by visiting www.mcdougaldfuneralhome.com. The McDougald Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Anderson, SC
Events
Visitation
Sunday, January 3, 2016
6:00PM - 8:00PM
The McDougald Funeral Home
2211 North Main Street
Anderson, SC 29621
Email: Gail@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com,laurel@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com
Phone: (864) 224-4343
Graveside service
Monday, January 4, 2016
2:00PM
Mt. Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery
2603 Due West Highway
Belton, SC 29627
Phone: (864) 296-1861
Final Resting Place
Mt. Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery
2603 Due West Highway
Belton, SC 29627