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Eloise Gainous Obituary

Eloise Collins Gainous, 88, passed away Saturday, June 28, 2025 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Born September 9, 1936 in Cool Springs, SC, she was the daughter of the late Reamer Preston and Addie Jane Spears Collins. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Clifford Gainous and siblings, L. D. Collins and Albertine Lambert. Eloise was a member of Damascus FWB Church, where she loved serving her Lord and Savior. She also enjoyed gardening, yardwork and spending time with family and friends. Mrs. Gainous is survived by her children, Jimmy Graham, Ricky Seymore, Betty Andrews, Idalee Holt and Donna Tindal; ten grandchildren; eight great grandchildren and many other family and friends who will miss her. A Graveside Service will be held 10am Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at Hillcrest Cemetery with Rev. Allan Goodman officiating. Please sign a guestbook at watsonfuneralservices.com. Watson Funeral Services and Crematory, 2300 Hwy 378, Conway, SC is serving the family. To send a flower arrangement in memory of Eloise Collins Gainous, please click here to visit our sympathy store. To plant Memorial Trees in memory of Eloise Collins Gainous, please click here to visit our sympathy store.

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Published by Post and Courier - Myrtle Beach on Jul. 30, 2025.

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1000 Hwy 544, Conway, SC 29526

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