1945

Evelyn Paulette Thompson was born on 22 Mar 1945 in Hartsville, Darlington, South Carolina, USA a child of James E. Thompson Sr. and Nellie O’Neal Thompson.

1950

Evelyn P Thompson was counted in the census on 01 Apr 1950 in Sumter, Sumter, South Carolina, USA, as a 5-year-old, female, single, white, daughter. Also in the home were; her father, James E Thompson; her mother, Nellie V Thompson; her brothers, James E Thompson and Larry A Thompson.

2021

On October 16, 2021, Evelyn Thompson McCaskill was mentioned as the living wife in the obituary of Clennie Clyburn McCaskill.

2024

She died on 16 May 2024 in Cassatt, Kershaw, South Carolina, USA. She was buried on 20 May 2024 in Bethune, Kershaw, South Carolina, USA at Scotch Cemetery.

Obituary of Evelyn Paulette Thompson McCaskill

CASSATT – A funeral service for Evelyn Paulette Thompson McCaskill, 79, will be held on Monday, May 20, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. at Powers Funeral Home, Lugoff, with burial to follow in Scotch Cemetery.  Dr. T. Wayne Dority will officiate.  The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Lakeshore Drive Church of God or St. Jude Children’s Hospital.

Mrs. McCaskill, wife of the late Clennie McCaskill, passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2024.  Born in Hartsville, she was the daughter of the late James E. Thompson, Sr. and Nellie O’Neal Thompson. She was a member of Lakeshore Drive Church of God.

Mrs. McCaskill was a dedicated and loving wife, mother and “Maw Maw,” “Darlin,” “Nanny,” or “Nana,” as she was known by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  She enjoyed spending time with her family, sewing, quilting, gardening, and traveling with her late husband, especially to the mountains.

Surviving are her children, Shelly M. Dority (T. Wayne) of Camden, Chip McCaskill (Lisa) of Cassatt, Shannon Amerson (James) of Cassatt and Jason McCaskill (Graham) of Camden; brother, James “Buddy” Thompson, Jr. (Nancy) of Camden; 11 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren.  In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by a brother, Larry Thompson.

Visitation

2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Monday, May 20, 2024
Powers Funeral Home
832 Ridgeway Rd
Lugoff, South Carolina, United States
803-408-8711

Funeral Service

3:00 pm
Monday, May 20, 2024
Powers Funeral Home
832 Ridgeway Rd
Lugoff, South Carolina, United States
803-408-8711