Mary Cunningham Peay Evans, affectionately known as “M.C.”, passed away peacefully at the age of 87 on December 2, 2024. Born in Winnsboro, South Carolina on March 6, 1937, she was the daughter of the late William Cunningham Peay and Mary (Mamie) Brown Peay. “M.C.” was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She is survived by Benjamin Edward (Ted) Evans, her husband of 59 years and 11 months; three children, Marcy Evans Wohlford (Mike), Molly Evans Tulowitzky (Jeff), and Jenny Evans Smith (Jim); and her grandchildren, Haley Morgan (Garrett), Mallory Wohlford (Austin), Reid Tulowitzky (Ashton), Graham Tulowitzky, and Merritt Tulowitzky; and one great-granddaughter, Lilah Morgan. She felt great joy and pride that her family remained very close, and she treasured their gatherings at her beloved Folly Beach house.
“M.C.” was a woman of great passion and deep faith, and her love for music was a constant throughout her life. A graduate of Winthrop College, she earned her degree in music. She enjoyed her many years involved in the choir and handbells at First Presbyterian Church of Orangeburg, SC. She was a member of the Orangeburg Arts Festival and a long time member and past-president of the Orangeburg Junior Service League. In addition to music, she loved golf and was proud of her hole-in-one. Until her later years, she and Ted would often be seen on the golf course enjoying an evening round.
“M.C.”’s warm heart and spunky spirit will be deeply missed by her family and friends. She leaves behind a legacy of love and family commitment that will last for years to come.
A graveside service will be held Saturday, December 7, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. at Union Memorial Presbyterian Church in Winnsboro, SC. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to First Presbyterian Church in Orangeburg, S.C.