Rachel Deas Jones

June 17, 1938 - May 24, 2022

Rachel Deas Jones, 83. of Pamplico, SC, passed away on Tuesday, May 24, 2022. Mrs. Jones was born the daughter of the late Susie Belle Earp and Reubin Troy Deas. She loved and served the Lord with her whole heart. She was a route driver for Southeast Vending for 20 plus years and loved her hummingbirds. Mrs. Jones was the most giving person you would ever meet. She was the best cook and baker around. She was the best advisor, prayer warrior, best friend and mentor. She loved to be the center of attention in the room at gatherings. In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by her step-father, J. D. Powers; brother, David Deas; daughter, Frances “Fran” K. Baylor; and grandchildren, Crystal Strickland and Shannon Gainey. Mrs. Jones is survived by her husband, Bobby Eugene Jones; son, William “Bill” (Charlotte) Gainey, Jr. of Coward, SC; daughters, Rebecca (Jerry) Voight and Suereese (Steve) Anderson, all of Florence; brothers, Junior (Bonnie) Troy Deas of Florence and Tim Deas of Hollywood, CA; grandchildren, Tonya Gainey, Harley Gainey, Jenny (David) Colburn, Brandon (Kerri) Anderson, Jonathan (Heather) Anderson, Stephen (Taylor) Anderson, Faith (Caleb) Acosta, Andrew (Erika) Morse, Tabitha (Phillip) Brock, Jerome (BJ) Strickland, Patience Williamson and Gabriel Williamson; sixteen great-grandchildren and two great-great- grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Thursday, May 26, 2022, at Stoudenmire-Dowling Funeral Home and other times at the home of her daughter, Suereese Anderson. Graveside service will be held at Thompson Cemetery at 11:00 AM on Friday, May 27, 2022, directed by Stoudenmire-Dowling Funeral Home. Please sign the tribute wall for the family at www.stoudenmiredowling.com.