Elina Floyd Phillips

Elina Floyd Phillips, a beloved member of the Pleasant Grove Community passed away on Friday, October 30, 2026. Born on August 19, 1931, in the Bethel Community of Florence County, South Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Hewitt P. Floyd and Bell McElveen Floyd.

Elina lived a life marked by devotion to her family, faith, and community. As a lifelong homemaker, Elina was known for her meticulous nature, creativity, and gracious hospitality. She had a special gift for making a house a home, and her home was a place where family and friends were always welcomed with warmth and love. An amazing cook and baker, she took great pride in preparing meals and creating special gatherings for those she loved as well as creating ornately decorated cakes for her grandchildren’s birthdays. Her thoughtfulness and attention to detail were evident in everything she did, and the memories made around her table will be treasured for generations.

Faith was a cornerstone of Elina’s life. A devoted member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Lynchburg, South Carolina, she faithfully served her church in numerous capacities throughout her 75 years of membership. Her steadfast faith and commitment to her church family were an important part of who she was and the legacy she leaves behind.

Elina was blessed with a loving family. She is survived by her son, C.E. “Phil” Phillips, III and his wife, Flo, of Pawleys Island, South Carolina; her daughter, Penny Phillips Kemp and her husband, Tom, of Turbeville, South Carolina; son-in-law Bobby Bostick of Pamplico, South Carolina; and her seven grandchildren, Candace Brown and her husband, Jim, of Florence, South Carolina; Thomas E. “Tripp” Kemp, III and his fiancé Carmen Brunson of Orangeburg, South Carolina; C.E. “Clay” Phillips, IV and his wife, Michelle, of Prosper, Texas; Robb Bostick of Pamplico, South Carolina; Scott Bostick and his wife, Julie, of Powdersville, South Carolina; Ashleigh Skelton and her husband, Duncan, of Simpsonville, South Carolina; Corey Phillips and his wife, Andrea, of Greenville, South Carolina; in addition to her step-grandchildren Kari Jordan and her husband Keith of Greenville, South Carolina; and Rivers Killen and his wife Erin of Columbia, South Carolina.

She also leaves behind her beloved great-grandchildren: Elizabeth Brown Miller, Ashley Brown Hogsette, Hannah Brown Lynn, Hallie Brown Roberts, Austin Brown, Thomas and Caroline Kemp, Lilly Phillips, AnnaKaye Bostick, Dominick and Roman Bostick, Elina “Lana Grace” and Tinsley Skelton, and Eason, Ava, and Audrey Phillips, Eliza Jordan, Quinn and William Killen in addition to Thomas Roberts, her great-great grandson. Her family was her greatest blessing, and the love she shared with each generation will continue to be felt for years to come.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her cherished husband, C.E. “Red” Phillips, Jr.; an infant son; her daughter, Kaye Phillips Bostick; and her brother, Onan E. Floyd.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, November 2, 2026, at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, with burial to follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends immediately following the service in the Family Life Center.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Building Fund, 1000 Pleasant Grove Road, Lynchburg, SC 29080.

Elina Floyd Phillips will be dearly missed by her family, her church, and all who were blessed to know her. Her unwavering faith, loving heart, generous hospitality, and devotion to those she held dear will remain a lasting part of the legacy she leaves behind. The promise of her favorite verse, Romans 8:28, serves as a reminder that God’s purpose and goodness endure through every season of life, and the love she shared will continue to bless the generations who follow her.