Edie Elaine Gill

Edie Elaine Gill Pickens, South Carolina Edie Elaine Gill, age 60, loving wife of 27 years to James R. Gill, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, August 4, 2025, at Greenville Memorial Hospital, surrounded by her family. Born on December 19, 1964, in Easley, South Carolina, Edie Raines Gill was the beloved daughter of Joyce Raines and the late Eddie A. Raines. A woman of deep faith, Edie was a member of the Church of God and lived her life with unwavering strength and conviction. Known for her strong will and confident spirit, Edie approached life on her own terms, always standing firm in her beliefs and decisions. She had a deep love for the outdoors and found peace and joy in the simple beauty of nature. A lifelong fan of “Days of Our Lives,” she rarely missed an episode, finding comfort and connection in the stories that filled her afternoons. More than anything, Edie’s heart belonged to her family. She was a devoted mother to her four boys and absolutely cherished her grandchildren—her greatest joy and proudest accomplishment. She lived for their laughter, their hugs, and every moment spent together. Edie loved life deeply and lived it fully. Her memory will live on in the hearts of those who knew her, especially her children and grandchildren, who were the light of her world. In addition to her husband and mother, Edie is survived by her children, Tab Anthony Raines (Abby) of Pickens, Billy Frank Posey of Liberty, Cody Sean Raines (Kayla) of Central, and Steven Lee Stancil (Kendra) of Pickens; grandchildren, Tyler, Drew, Kinsleigh, Anastasia, Aurora, Alana, Zane, Callie, Gage, Steven Jr, Colson, Zariah, Gianna, and Shane; siblings, Eddie Raines, Jr. of Easley, Robbie Raines of Piedmont, Jeff Raines of Easley, Joey Raines (Sharon) of Dacusville, and Joy McCall of Liberty; and many loving extended family members. Mrs. Gill was predeceased by her father, Eddie A. Raines. Visitation will be held on Friday, August 8, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM in the chapel of Mountain View Funeral Home in Pickens with a funeral service to follow at 2:00 PM. Burial will follow the service in Hillcrest Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Edie’s honor may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital by visiting their website at www.stjude.org/donate/, or by calling 800-805-5856. Mountain View Funeral Home is serving the Gill family.

Edie Elaine Gill

December 19, 1964 - August 4, 2025