Sharlene Cavender

Sharlene Fay Cavender, 90, formerly of Ninety Six, widow of Paul Cavender, passed away Friday, June 7, 2024 at NHC of Greenwood.

Born in Loraine, OH, she was a daughter of the late Irvine and Virginia Mollenkop. Sharlene was a kind and compassionate woman, always willing to lend a helping hand to those in need. She found joy in attending her church at Temple Baptist, socializing with friends, and most of all, in spending time with her family. Sharlene could be found in her kitchen a lot of times making delicious meals for her loved ones. She also treasured the routine time she spent with her daughter, getting their hair done.

In addition to her parents, Irvine and Virginia, and husband, Paul, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Robin McInville; her sisters, Retha Pearce, Jerilynn Adair, Valerie Carter, Sheriyl Neal; her brother, Fred Mollenkop; one grandchild; and one great great grandchild. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family.

She is survived by her children, Rebecca "Becky" Shedd (Curtis) of Greenwood, Roderick Cavender (Teresa) of Ninety Six, Paul Cavender of Simpsonville, Tommy Cavender (Karen) of Greenwood, and Rejeana Whitfield (Kenneth) of Gilbert; eight grandchildren; six great grandchildren; and one great great grandchild.

Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday at the Harley Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Heath Easler officiating. Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery in Ninety Six.

Pallbearers will be Cory Whitfield, Jeffery Whitfield, Erick Cavender, Kirk Burdett, James McInville, Welsey Massey, and Austin McInville.

The family will receive friends before the service from 10:00-11:00 a.m. at the funeral home.

The family would like to give a special thank you to the loving staff at NHC on Station 3 and the staff of Caris Hospice for their wonderful care.

Messages and photos may be shared with the family by visiting Sharlene's life tribute page at www.harleyfuneralhome.com.