Shirley Massengale Raines
Shirley Massengale Raines
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A native of Greer, South Carolina, daughter of the late George P. and Mamie Lucille Copeland Massengale, she was a retired florist and a member of Fairview Baptist Church.
Surviving are two sons, Evan Raines (Lori) of Greer and Michael Raines (Angela) of Greer; five grandchildren, Addie Downs (Grayson), Konner Raines (Emma Kate), Ava Raines, Fairen Dougherty (David), and Danielle Colucci; and three great-grandchildren, Jax Watson, David Dougherty, and Milleigh Dougherty.
Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Saturday, December 20, 2025, at Fairview Baptist Church conducted by Dr. Bob Atwell, Dr. Gene Lockaby, and Rev. Brad Lynch. Burial will follow in Hillcrest Memory Gardens.
Pallbearers will be Konner Raines, Grayson Downs, Phil Crain, Ronnie James, Roger Massengale, and Matthew Waters.
Honorary escort will be the James Crocker Sunday School Class of Fairview Baptist Church, and Peace and Harmony Companion Care Caregivers.
Visitation will be held 12:30-1:45 p.m. Saturday, December 20, 2025, at Fairview Baptist Church.
The family is at the home.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to Peace and Harmony Companion Care, LLC, for all their love and compassion.
Memorials may be made to Fairview Baptist Church at 1300 Locust Hill Road Greer, SC 29651.
Online condolences may be made at www.thewoodmortuary.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Priscilla Green
December 20, 2025
Prayers for the Raines family. I had the pleasure of getting to know Miss Shirley the past two years she was one special lady to me. She told me one day that she was ready to go And I said can I go with you? She said no you went the last time.lol I made her laugh and smile and she sure has made me smile and laugh. I'm really gonna miss her and her family was very nice to me. Thank you all. Priscilla your friend
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