Mildred Louise Gilreath Evans, age 94, died Wednesday, December 16, 2015, at the Rainey Hospice House. Born in the Lebanon Community of Anderson, SC on March 17, 1921, she was a daughter of the late Joseph Arnold Gilreath and Louise Telford Gilreath and for 64 years the devoted wife of J. Grier Evans, who preceded her in death. Also preceding her in death are her two brothers and four sisters. A faithful member of Orrville Baptist Church, she was a member of the Clara Martin Prayer Circle. She worked at Haynesworth Mill and after studying at Forrest Junior College, was employed by the City of Anderson until her retirement. She is survived by her four children, Bruce Evans and wife Dorothy, of Hockessin, DE, Harriett E. Brock, of Atlanta, GA, Richard Evans and wife Gail, of Flemington, GA, and Myra E. Richardson, of Rocky Mount, NC. She also leaves seven grandchildren, four great-grandchildren; her half-sister, Loretta Cole; and her sister-in-law and best friend, Laura Martin. The family will receive friends beginning at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 19, 2015, at Orrville Baptist Church, followed by the funeral service at 2:00 p.m. Burial will follow at New Silver Brook Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to Orrville Baptist Church, 2620 South Main Street, Anderson, SC 29624, Hospice of the Upstate, 1835 Rogers Road, Anderson, SC, 29621, or to the charity of one's choice. A message of condolence may be sent by visiting www.mcdougaldfuneralhome.com. The McDougald Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Anderson, SC Events Visitation Saturday, December 19, 2015 1:00PM - 2:00PM Orrville Baptist Church 2620 S. Main St. Anderson, SC 29624 Funeral Service Saturday, December 19, 2015 2:00PM Orrville Baptist Church 2620 S. Main St. Anderson, SC 29624 Final Resting Place New Silver Brook Cemetery 440 E. Shockley Ferry Road Anderson, SC 29624