Lavenia Stewart Whitfield, age 84, of Anderson, passed away on Wednesday, July 24, 2019, at Rainey Hospice House. Born in Anderson on October 27, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Jackson C. and Lois Herring Stewart. Mrs. Whitfield was a graduate of Andersons Girls High School, after which she attended and graduated from Forest College. For many years, Lavenia was a secretary at Anderson Memorial Hospital. She was a faithful member of Riverside Baptist Church. She is survived by her beloved husband, Rev. Wilton Frank Whitfield of the home; two sons, Bryon Whitfield of Anderson and Steven F. Whitfield and his wife, Anita, of Greenville. Mrs. Whitfield was the last surviving member of her immediate family. The family will receive friends at The McDougald Funeral Home on Saturday, July 27, 2019, from 1 p.m. until 2:30 p.m. A graveside service will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, with Rev. Wayne Adams officiating. Events Visitation Saturday, July 27, 2019 1:00PM - 2:30PM The McDougald Funeral Home 2211 North Main Street Anderson, SC 29621 Email: Gail@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com,laurel@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com Phone: (864) 224-4343 Graveside Saturday, July 27, 2019 3:00PM Forest Lawn Memorial Park 2609 U. S. Highway 29 North Anderson , SC 29621 Email: Gail@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com,laurel@mcdougaldfuneralhome.com Phone: (864) 225-1636 Final Resting Place Forest Lawn Memorial Park 2609 U. S. Highway 29 North Anderson , SC 29621