Evelyn Carol Bannister born January 23, 1939 in Anderson, South Carolina to the late Archie Fleetwood Bannister and Ruby Zuleen Todd Bannister. She was the second of 8 children.

Cherishing her memory are husband Lee Maynard of 57 years, daughters Laura Shults (Mike), Lisa Phipps (Shawn) and Lyndi Ware. Nana to 7 grandchildren Michele Lane (Nick), Michael Shults (Andrea), Courtney Hill (Ramsey), Joshua Phipps (Rachel), Taylor Simons (Dalton), Derik Ware, Kerisa Chandler (Matthew) and 11 great grandchildren Mason Lane; Noah and Logan Shults; Ellynne, Peyton and Baylee Hill; Aaron and Chase Phipps; Carter, Collins and Baker Simons; sisters Jan Holland (Jim deceased), Linda McClure (Johnny), Edna Scott (‘Scotty’ deceased), Margaret Roberts (Donald), brothers Dan Bannister (Debbie), Fleet Bannister (Melinda) and Wade Bannister (Mary). As well as a host of cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.

In all she did she lived out 1 Peter 5:5 - God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.

Her passions were investing in her family, being a wife, mother and nana, sharing her love and faith in God. Her personal interests were sewing, cross-stitching, doing challenging puzzles, square dancing, traveling and always crafting something with her hands.

Services will be held on January 4, 2025 at Thompson Funeral Home at Greenlawn Memorial Park, 845 Leesburg Road, Columbia SC 29209. The family will receive friends for visitation from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Funeral services will begin at 3:00 p.m. followed by Interment at Greenlawn Memorial Park.

The family wishes to express their sincerest gratitude to all who loved our mother and who supported us during this time of loss.

With many kindest regards - The Maynard Family.