Edith Govan Obituary
The memory of Edith Govan of Saint George, South Carolina, who passed away on June 19, 2024 at the age of 88, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Arthur Gillyard (Queen Barnwell Gillyard) and Pearline Gillyard; her husband Reverend Samuel Govan, Sr.; and her daughter Debra Govan Elmore. She is survived by: her siblings, Hattie Ruth, Scarlet, Richard, Mattie and Theodore; her children, Queen, Minister Samuel Govan, Jr. (Arventa Smith) of Columbia, SC, Alvin Govan (Lora) of St. George, SC and Darrell Govan of Fayetteville, NC; her siblings, Sandra Butler (Chris) of Hephzibah, GA, Barbara Kelly (Thaddeus) of St. George, SC, Latoya Gillyard of St. George, SC and Chris Cummings of St. George, SC; her sister-in-law Mary Gillyard of Rocky Mount, NC; and her son-in-law George H. Elmore of St. George, SC.. She is also survived by nine grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
