1953

Laura Jean Gainey was born on 06 Feb 1953 in Kershaw, South Carolina, USA a child of Walker Gainey Sr and Sadie Cassidy Gainey.

2021

On January 24, 2021, Jean Farmer was mentioned as a living sister in the obituary of Wanda Raye G. ”Wink”  Humphrey.

2024

She died on 05 Jul 2024 in Rock Hill, York, South Carolina, USA at Piedmont Hospital. Laura Jean Gainey was buried on 09 Jul 2024 in Bethune, Kershaw, South Carolina, USA at Timrod Baptist Church Cemetery.

Laura Jean Farmer

Laura Jean Gainey Farmer, 71, of Kershaw, SC passed away to her forever home on July 5, 2024, at Piedmont Hospital in Rock Hill, SC. Born on February 6, 1953, in Kershaw, SC, she was the daughter of the late Walker and Sadie Cassidy Gainey. 

She is survived by her husband, Larry Farmer; sisters, Lila Shepherd of Georgia, Evelyn Hammond of Georgia, Pat Carnes of Lancaster, SC; and brother, Benny Gainey of Bethune, SC. 

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Reba, Ola, Wanda, brother W.J. (Dub), and her mother-in-law, Jo Lynn Farmer. 

Jean enjoyed going to craft shows and gospel singing. She loved all children, especially “her Kemper.” She was a member of Timrod Baptist Church, where she served in several capacities. Jean worked for Crenshaw oil Company in Lancaster for over 30 years and was currently employed with First Palmetto Bank in Camden. 

A Celebration of Jean’s Life will be held at Timrod Baptist Church at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, with burial following in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends following the service at the church. 

The family will be gathering at Larry and Jean’s home, 686A Oak Ridge Church Road, Kershaw, SC. 

Memorial may be made to Timrod Baptist Church, 4227 Timrod Rd, Bethune, SC 29009 or St Jude Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. 

Arrangements are under the care of Baker Funeral Home, Kershaw, S.C.