Loretta Bolt Bowen Ayers

November 5, 1933 - May 16, 2022

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Thomas McAfee Funeral Homes, Downtown

639 North Main Steet

Greenville, SC 29601

Friday 5/20, 12:30 pm - 1:15 pm

Thomas McAfee - Downtown Chapel

639 North Main Street

Greenville, SC 29601

(864) 232-6733 |

Friday 5/20, 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Family and friends who are unable to attend the service can view the Live Stream by clicking on the “Watch Livestream” button located on the main obituary page.

Loretta Ayers of Piedmont, died on Monday, May 16, 2022.

Loretta was born on November 5th, 1933 in Durham, North Carolina to Martha Nell Vaughn and Samuel James Bolt, both of whom are deceased. Her birth father was Thomas Delaney.

At an early age, her family moved to Fountain Inn, South Carolina and later to Greenville, SC where she was raised in the Dunean Community. Loretta attended Parker High School then later, The University of South Carolina. She retired from the Greenville County Clerk of Court’s office and later as a business owner. Loretta was active in her community and local politics as one of the first female candidates for Greenville County Council. Additionally, she served as President of the Piedmont and South Carolina Jayceettes.

She is survived by her seven children, Greg Ayers, Piedmont, SC; Ronnie Ayers (Tammy), Easley, SC; Jane A. Fleming (Tom), Simpsonville, SC; Terri B. Howard (Jeff), Birmingham, AL; Kenneth Bowen (Elizabeth), Leesburg, VA; Renee Ayers, Piedmont, SC; Marty Bowen, Piedmont, SC; a sister, Lib C. Colcolough (Ted), Greenwood, SC; fifteen grandchildren, Charity Carson (Ken); Emily Long (Ryan); Will Ayers (Whitney); Myles Ayers (Kaley); Warren Musselman (Jennifer); Matthew Fleming; Lindsey Amick (Brandon); Cameron Bowen; Langdon Howard (Kelly); MacKenzie Whitt (Austin); Andrew Bowen; Grace Bowen; Gentry Bowen (Karl Bossard); Sarah Bowen; Grayson Bowen; nineteen great-grandchildren, Katie Hazel; Ashley Green (Andrew); Kayla Hazel; Rylee Long; Rivers Long; Hudson Ayers; Henry Ayers; Ellis Ayers; Tyler Musselman; Eden Fleming; Addie Amick; Mira Amick; John Howard; Jackson Whitt; Walker Whitt; George Whitt; Ellie Meeks; Jayce Bowen; Sage Bowen; four great-great-grandchildren, Zaylie Hazel; Trayson Jackson; Evelyn Green; and Declan Green.

She was predeceased by a son, Jerry Lee Ayers and her first and second husbands, K.J. “Ikey” Bowen and M.L. “Larry” Ayers respectively.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at Thomas McAfee Funeral Homes, Downtown Chapel, 639 N. Main St., Greenville, SC, at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, May 20, 2022. The family will receive friends before the service, from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. A private burial will be at held Greenville Memorial Gardens.

Family and friends who are unable to attend the service can view the Live Stream by clicking on the “Watch Livestream” button located on the main obituary page.

The family wishes to express a deep gratitude to Cindy Jones, Debbie Laws and the staff at Open Arms/McCalls Hospice for their compassionate and loving care of Loretta.

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Thomas McAfee Funeral Homes, Downtown

639 North Main Steet

Greenville, SC 29601

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Friday 5/20, 12:30 pm - 1:15 pm

Thomas McAfee - Downtown Chapel

639 North Main Street

Greenville, SC 29601

(864) 232-6733 | Map

Friday 5/20, 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Family and friends who are unable to attend the service can view the Live Stream by clicking on the “Watch Livestream” button located on the main obituary page.

Loretta Ayers of Piedmont, died on Monday, May 16, 2022. Loretta was born on November 5th, 1933 in Durham, North Carolina to Martha Nell Vaughn and Samuel James Bolt, both of whom are deceased. Her birth father was Thomas Delaney. At an early age, her family moved to Fountain Inn, South Carolina and later toContinue Reading

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I have just learned of Loretta’s death. I’m sorry for your loss. I cleaned her teeth and some of the families for a number of years. She was a special lady that l always enjoyed seeing and talking to. She always kept me caught up on what was going on with her family.

I am so sorry for the loss of Loretta to the Ayers and Bowen family. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May God give you comfort and strength in the days ahead. Loretta was a beautiful and kind soul and will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

Marty, Kenny,Renee and to all other family and friends, praying for everyone to find comfort knowing Ms. Loretta is healed and free and is with all other family and friends who waiting on her as she passed thru those gates and Mr. Larry was the first in line to hold her close and welcome her home. You all a very special family and I am blessed to know you a!! Sleep well Ms. Loretta you will be missed but never forgotten

I was privileged to have Loretta as my next door neighbor for the past seven years, and throughout that time she was unfailingly warm and kind to me. She was a lovely lady, and I will miss her greatly.

I will miss my old neighbor. Prayers to the family

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My deepest sympathy to our family. Loretta felt more like a sister and sometimes a mom instead of my cousin. She was a beautiful, kind and loving person. Those in her life that were lucky enough to know her, were so blessed. I will miss her and I will miss our conversations. I love you. Always in my heart. R.I.P my dear cousin.

We never had the pleasure of meeting your beautiful mom, but in knowing you, Ken, and your wonderful family, tells us what a fabulous woman she must have been because she raised you !! Our hearts are heavy for your family in dealing with this loss!! Our love, hugs and prayers are with you all as you celebrate the life of a wonderful woman.

Prayers for the family and friends. Lorretta loved her family and maintained a close relationship with them , she will be missed by all who knew her.

Loretta has been our next door neighbor for many years.We have spent many wonderful times with her going out to eat on our Tuesday nights with her and Jerri.We have laughed and cried and prayed for each other and our families. There could never have been a better friend.Our hearts break for her and her entire family.Much love to every one of them.??

My prayers for the family??? I was friends with Loretta when I was a very young mother and so was she! Loretta was always smiling and such a good friend. So sorry for your loss!

I am so sorry for the loss of Loretta to the Ayers and the Bowen family. I knew and worked with Loretta for many years. She had been in my thoughts and prayers for the past few months

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