Anne Poston McNair

       Mrs. Anne Poston McNair, 84, passed away July 9, 2026, after a brief stay at the McLeod Hospice House. Mrs. McNair was born November 27, 1941, in Florence, South Carolina, the daughter of Willie Columbus and Eulila McLaughlin Poston. 

       Mrs. McNair graduated from McClenaghan High School, a place where she eventually taught after earning her undergraduate degree from Winthrop University.  Although she temporarily left the classroom to raise her sons, she eventually earned her master’s degree from Francis Marion University and became the Curriculum Coordinator at what is now Lester Elementary School.  She eventually retired from Florence School District One in 2006.

       Mrs. McNair was a devoted member of Central United Methodist Church where she served for many years as the secretary to the Church Council.  She also assisted with the Altar Guild, volunteered with Masterworks and participated in Balcony Friends, the Happy Travelers, and countless Bible studies. She thoroughly enjoyed years of participation in the Forget-Me-Not Garden Club and was also active in many of her children's activities, including Cub Scouts. 

       She was predeceased by her husband, Howard P. McNair, Sr., and is survived by her children, Pierce (Laura), Dan (Jennifer), and Will (Bea Jay) all of whom reside in the Columbia area, and her grandchildren, Christopher (Dan and Jennifer), Mary Catherine and Evans (Pierce and Laura). She is also survived by her sister, Carole McConkey and two nephews.

       Visitation will be held Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. at Central United Methodist Church with the funeral service to follow at 2:00.  Interment will take place in Mount Hope Cemetery.   Memorials may be made to Central United Methodist Church, 265 W. Cheves St., Florence, SC 29501.

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