Mary Efird George

Memorial service for Mary Efird George 90, will be held at 3:00 pm Wednesday, November 3, 2021, at Temples-Halloran Funeral Home on Bush River Road in Columbia, officiated by Reverend Dr. Jonathan “Doc” Hanberry. The family will receive friends following the service. Mrs. George passed away on Saturday, October 30, 2021. Born in Albany, Georgia, she was the daughter of the late Milton Otho Efird and Catherine McRae. She attended Valdosta State University and worked for Lexington State Bank. Survivors include two sons, Sid George (Cappy), and Walter George (Candy); her daughter, Betsy Stephens (Dave); grandchildren, Mary Sydney George, Casey George, Drake George, Lauren Stephens Lavigne (RJ), and Molly Stephens Cogdill (Bradley); great-grandchildren, Sarah Lavigne, Lily Lavigne, and Riley Kate Cogdill; one sister Josie Thomas. Mrs. George was preceded in death by her husband Clarence Emory George, Jr, and a sister, Betty Tillman. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Laurel Crest Appreciation Fund, in memory of Mary George, mail to PCSC, (Presbyterian Community of SC), 2817 Ashland Road, Columbia, SC 29210.