Evelyn Byrd Turnage

Patrick, SC

Mrs. Evelyn Byrd Turnage, age 80, entered into rest on Friday evening, October 30, 2026 at McLeod Regional Medical Center with her family by her side. A graveside service will be held at 1:00 PM Tuesday, November 3, 2026 at Mt. Olivet Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 – 8:00 PM, Monday at the Turnage family home.

Mrs. Turnage was born October 10, 1946 in Darlington, SC a daughter of the late Mack Leon “Lynn” Byrd, Sr. and Myrtle Moody Byrd. She was a 1969 graduate of McBee High School and furthered her education at Chesterfield – Marlboro Technical College. Evelyn spent many years working as a mid-wife with Dr. Wylie in Chesterfield. She later worked at Stanley Tools and served as the office manager of Turnage Tire. Evelyn was a member of Mount Olivet Baptist Church. An avid reader, she also enjoyed shopping and visiting with family and friends. She will be fondly remembered for her outgoing personality and sense of humor.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Turnage was also preceded in death by her husband, Wallace Wayne Turnage; and brother, Sonny Boy Byrd.

Survivors include her children, Kevin Wayne (Jennifer) Turnage of Camden, SC, Casey Alexander Horton of the home; sisters, Darlene (Toby) Tyner of Society Hill, SC, and Brenda (Johnny) Horton of Jefferson, SC.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society (American Cancer Society) or to the Pee Dee Coalition New Beginnings Transitional Shelter, 339 N Page St, Chesterfield, SC 29709.

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home of Chesterfield, SC is serving the Turnage family.

For more information, please visit www.mrcfuneralhome.com