Mrs. Virginia "Gini" Lee Caywood, 64, of Blythewood, died on Thursday, June 13, 2024. Born May 3, 1960, in Columbia, SC, she was the daughter of Pati "Pat" Edmonds Minor and the late William "Bill" T. Minor, Sr. She was a member at Fairlawn United Methodist Church, and will be remembered as a caring friend, loving daughter, and a wonderful wife.

Gini loved her friends and family. She was also very compassionate towards her puppies and taking time to travel to the beach and mountains where she loved to be. During her youth, she attended Spring Valley High School before moving to Jacksonville, FL where she graduated from Sandalwood High School in 1978. She made an impression on everyone she met with her beautiful smile, sweet warmth, and big heart. Gini fought a very hard and courageous battle with stage 4 uveal melanoma for 18 months. Her strength and will to fight was an inspiration to us all.

Survivors include her husband, Ray "Butch" M. Caywood, of Blythewood, SC; mother, Pati "Pat" E. Minor of Columbia, SC; sister, Joan Cobb (Charlie); brother, William T. Minor, Jr. (Sandy); daughter, Ashley Hummell (Jimmy); three sons, Ray Caywood, Tony Caywood, and Chris Caywood; and six grandchildren, Kalvin, Aspen, Eli, Anthony, Jaxon, and Dylan.

In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her son, David Caywood.

The memorial service for Gini will be held on Saturday, June 22, 2024, at 1 o'clock at Shives Funeral Home, Trenholm Road Chapel, 7600 Trenholm Road Ext., Columbia, SC, with Mr. John Fogle officiating. A visitation will be held an hour prior to the service starting at 12 o'clock for the family to receive friends.

A special thanks to Dr. Jill Sullivan, Andrea Oates, and the rest of the staff at S.C. Oncology Association.

Memorials may be made to Kershaw County Humane Society Animal Shelter, 128 Black River Road, Camden, SC 29020, or to Saint Jude Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.