Lorene Cannon

Lorene Elizabeth Eargle Cannon passed away on July 19, 2025. Born January 17, 1943, she was the daughter of the late James M. Eargle and Louise Chapman Eargle. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, July 22 at 2 p.m. at St. Jacob’s Lutheran Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour before the service in the Fellowship Hall.

Lorene loved going to the beach, mountains, gardening, and cooking for her family. She was very active in her church. She taught Sunday School for approximately 20 years beginning in the Nursery when her children were born, then kindergarten and ending with 1st and 2nd grades. She served two terms on church council, secretary of Call Committee and served as Chairperson of several committees.

Lorene was a 1961 graduate of Chapin High School and Columbia Commercial College. She retired from Palmetto Health Richland with 38 years of service.

Lorene is survived by two sons: James C. Boland (Rachel) and Steven R. Cannon (Renee) both of Irmo, grandchildren: Samantha Furr (Corey), Kristen Cannon, Courtney Cannon, Wesley Boland, and Jessica Griffith, five great grandchildren, and life partner, Bruce Cannon.

Lorene was the last survivor of nine children; she was the only girl. In addition to being predeceased by her parents, she was predeceased by her eight brothers: John, B.L., Raymond, Dale, Leland, Travis, Lemuel, and Elton (Junebug) Eargle.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jacob’s Lutheran Church, 844 Columbia Avenue, Chapin, SC 29036.

Caughman-Harman Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.