It is with regret we announce the passing of Mrs. Rebecca Elaine Waid Bevill, age 84, of Fayetteville, TN. Elaine was born on April 6, 1936 in Lincoln County, TN to the late Floyd Holman and Sarah Kathleen Buntley Waid. Mrs. Bevill passed away on November 20, 2020 at Lincoln Medical Center.
Mrs. Bevill was a member of Fayetteville First Baptist Church. She owned and operated the Record Gallery in Fayetteville, and worked in sales and administration for the Elk Valley Times, Lincoln County Courthouse, and Cato’s.
Survivors include her sons, Waid (Donna) Ray of Collierville, TN, and Kirt (Renee) Ray of Fayetteville; granddaughter, Lauren (Richard) Easter of Chattanooga, TN; and one great-granddaughter, Charlotte, on the way. In addition to her parents, Elaine was preceded in death by her husband, Robert L. Bevill; and a sister, Margaret Waid Taylor.
A private burial service was held at Riverview Memorial Gardens with Dr. Jon Hathcock officiating. Memorials may be made to the Fayetteville First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 623, Fayetteville, TN 37334.
Higgins Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Mrs. Rebecca Elaine Waid Bevill.
To Kurt and Family, We were so sorry to learn of your Mother’s passing. She was a beautiful lady and always so friendly. Keeping you in our prayers and thoughts.
So very sorry to hear of Mrs. Elaine’s passing. She was such a precious lady. She and Mr Bob are together again. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this most difficult and sad time.
Waid, so sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. She was always beautiful and so kind to everyone. I wish she had gotten to meet baby Charlotte.
We are so sorry for your loss. Kirt, when I had you in school, she was so kind. We lived in the same neighborhood. I shall miss her riding by the house. We will keep you in our hearts and prayers.
Waid, so very sorry for your loss. Mrs. Elaine was such a sweet lady. Thinking of you all during this time.
Sorry for the loss of Mrs Bevil. She & Mr Bob were my landlord for many years & were very good to me. They were both good people & will be missed by many.
The Class of 1953 has lost another Member and Friend. We are so sorry for the families loss she was a friend to so many of us. We have lost a lot of members and I do not know the email address for the ones left.
Waid and family, I am so sorry for your loss of Ms Elaine. I always enjoyed talking with her when I would see her out and about. She was a very nice lady.
Paula Arnold Dollar
Waid, Kirt and Renee, I am so very sorry to hear about Mrs. Elaine. She was my facebook buddy and a long time friend. I am praying for you all during this sad time.
Donnie and I loved Ms Elaine. Christy would go down to Record Gallery, and take her popcorn from the theater. C always admired her jewelry.
Sorry for your loss. Will keep you in my thoughts.
Kirt and Renee , so sorry for your loss. You are in our prayers. Ronnie and Eloise
Remember your mother and both of you on your visits to the grocery store. Always, enjoyed her smile.
Prayers and thoughts are with you.
Kirt, I’m so sorry for your loss. Your mother was always so kind to me. Prayers for you and your family.
So sorry for your loss.
Waid, Kirt, and families,
Elaine was one of my dearest friends. A beautiful lady with a beautiful love for others. We played many golf games together. I loved her and loved Bob. Now they are together. My prayers are with all of you in the days ahead. I know she loved her children and was very proud to be your Mom and grandmother to Lauren. Heaven gained a beautiful soul.
Kurt and Renee, I am sorry to learn about your loss. May God wrap his arms around you and bless you.
Mrs. Elaine was always a sweetie to me and my family. Prayers to her family at this time of loss.
Lenace Hyde
Oh I hate to hear this so bad! I had no idea!! She and Mr. Bob were always so good to me. I hope they are walking the streets of heaven together.
I’m so sorry about this loss. I have such wonderful memories growing up and having Cousin Elaine there. She will truly be missed. Praying for all.
Kirt and Renee:
So very sorry for your loss.
So sorry for your loss
Kirt and Renea,
We are sorry to hear of the recent loss of your love one. Please know that we are thinking of you during this difficult time!!
I am so sorry for your loss