With deepest sorrow we at Henryhand Funeral Home regret to announce the passing of Reverend Janie Driffin, 80, of Greeleyville, SC, who passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2026.

Celebrating A Life Well Lived

Reverend Janie D. Driffin

Jesus says: " I am the resurrection and the life.

The one who believes in me will live, even though they die."  John 11:25

On Saturday, May 30, 2026 our beloved Reverend Janie D. Driffin entered into eternal rest.

Reverend Janie D. Driffin was born on January 26, 1946 in Florence County, South Carolina,  to the late Eva and Prince Daniels, Sr.

Reverend Janie D. Driffin received Christ at an early age as a member of Faith United Methodist Church. After joining in Holy Matrimony with her late husband, Henry Driffin, she then joined St. John Missionary Baptist Church where she became a faithful and dedicated member for many years. Reverend Janie formally served as President of the Pastor's Aide, Pastor Aide Advisor, President of the Missionary Committee and Sisterhood Treasurer.

Reverend Janie was a member of the Williamsburg Missionary Baptist Educational Association where she served as a Field Missionary, Youth Coordinator, and President of the BTU (Baptist Training Unit).

Reverend Janie D. Driffin attended the public schools of Florence County graduating from Cades Hebron High School. She furthered her education at South Carolina State University where she received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology. Reverend Janie became an educator in the Williamsburg County School System in the Special Education Department for many years.

Reverend Janie was the Past Matron of Willing Workers Chapter #319, Order of the Eastern Star. She also served as District Chaplain for many years. Reverend Janie was also a member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.

In addition to her parents and her husband, she was preceded in death by: her sisters, Earline James and Celestine Daniels and brothers, Prince Daniels,  Jr. and Esau Daniels.

She is survived by: her daughter, Sharelle Lewis-Grant of Myrtle Beach, SC; four grandchildren, Alfonso Lewis (Sierra) of Spartanburg, SC, Christal Lewis-Chestnut (Markel) of Myrtle Beach, SC, Elizabeth Lewis (Lucas) of Cambridge, MA, and Jamal Lewis; a sister, Ida Daniels-Salters of Georgetown, SC; a brother-in-law, Roosevelt Driffin of Greeleyville, SC; two sisters-in-law, Margaret Burgess of Greeleyville, SC and Dorothy Sherman of West Haven, CT; seventeen great grandchildren; 1 great, great-grandchild; and a host of family and friends.

"She was loved beyond words and will be missed beyond measure."

All arrangements and professional services have been entrusted to Henryhand Funeral Home of Kingstree, SC. 843-354-2292.