Edna Rae Rhodes, 63, of Mullins passed away on Friday, October 16, 2020. She was born in Mullins on August 11, 1957, the daughter of the late Richard W. Rhodes and Willie Elizabeth Rich Rhodes.

Edna Rae loved anything purple and being in the outdoors. She spent many hours outside watching the sunset and sunrise. She enjoyed spending time at the beach and listening to beach music. An avid animal lover, she leaves behind her beloved dog, Willie, and several cats.

Edna Rae is survived by her brother, Richard W. Rhodes (Marjorie Parker) of Timmonsville; a sister, Libby Rhodes Turner (Neal) of North Myrtle Beach; her longtime companion, Floyd Herlong of Mullins; Floyd's daughter, Melissa H. Ingram (Joe) of Mullins and their children, Kristin and Brandon Ingram; Floyd's son, Carroll Herlong (Jamie) of Waycross, Georgia and their children, Cody and Lawson Herlong; a nephew, Walter Turner of North Myrtle Beach; a niece, Michelle Thomas (David) of Florence; great-nieces and nephews,  Joshua Floyd and Caitlin Brown of Florence, Danielle Allen and Brittany and Bridgette Sims all of Timmonsvile; and a great-great niece, Raelynn Allen.

A graveside service to celebrate her life will be held at 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at Cedardale Cemetery in Mullins. The family will receive friends at the cemetery following the service. We respectfully request that you wear a mask and practice social distancing while in the cemetery.

If you would like to remember Edna Rae, the family suggests that memorial donations be made in her memory to Marion County Animal Shelter, 123 Cat and Dog Road, Mullins, South Carolina 29574.

Edna Rae is in the care of Meares Funeral Home of Mullins.