GREER, S.C. — Carolyn Haynes Dryden, 77, passed away April 23, 2023. A native of Waycross and daughter of the late Virgil Morris and Myrtice Minyard Haynes, she was a retired employee of Waycross Memorial Hospital and a member of Washington Baptist Church. Surviving are her husband, Edward Benjamin “Benny” Dryden of the home; two sons, David Dryden (Theresa) of Key West, Fla., and Mike Dryden (Dina) of Greer; a brother, Virgil “Porky” Haynes, Jr. of Waycross; and four grandchildren, Lauren, Liam, C.J. and Sarah. A memorial service will be held 3 p.m. Friday, April 28 at Washington Baptist Church conducted by Dr. Drew Hines, the Rev. Trent Henson, and the Rev. Joe Price. Interment will be held at a later date in Oakland Cemetery, Waycross. Honorary escort will be the Cornerstone Sunday School Class of Washington Baptist Church. Visitation will be held from 1:30 to 2:45 p.m. Friday at the church. The family is at their respective homes. Memorials may be made to Washington Baptist Church Kingdom Vision Fund, 3500 N. Highway 14, Greer, S.C., 29651. Online condolences may be made at www.thewoodmortuary.com
