Enloe Mortuary | Shelby, NC

Obituary For Carolyn Gardner

Carolyn Gardner, of Boiling Springs North Carolina, passed away October 14,2020 in Huntersville, NC. Carolyn was born in Cleveland County to Milous and Pearl (Logan) Martin on April 29 , 1930. She graduated from Green Bethel High School in Boiling Springs. She went on to attend a Secretarial School in Washington, DC. At an early age, she joined Young’s Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church, Mooresboro, NC. Later she became an active member of Green Bethel Baptist Church where she sang in the choir and was a member of the missionary society. She enjoyed sewing, cooking, shopping with her sister and spending time with her children and grandchildren. Carolyn was married to Samuel Gardner after hearing him sing in church. It was love at first sight. Together they went on to have four wonderful daughters. Regina, Arevia, Cassandra and Debra.

Carolyn worked at Gardner Web University, Fiber and Belk. She had a strong work ethic and was always working.

Carolyn was preceded in death by her parents Milous and Pearl, her husband, Samuel Gardner, two sisters, Vernisha Rose White (Detroit) and Hilda Moore (Troutman). She leaves behind her dear sister Iris (Martin) Koonce (Greensboro, NC), with whom she shared a special bond, her daughters, Regina Ann Moore (Milton), (Raleigh) Arevia Nero (Spaniel),(Charlotte), Cassandra Henderson (Melvin) (Fayetteville) and Debra Wilkins (Frank) (Roper) a host of grandchildren and great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren, cousins and friends.

Carolyn was our matriarch and the foundation of our legacy and we will continue to grow stronger and wiser.

A funeral service for Ms. Gardner will be private. The service will be livestreamed on Facebook starting at 2:45 PM on Thursday. Ms. Gardner can be viewed on Thursday, October 22, 2020, at S.T. Enloe Memorial Chapel from 12:00 Noon until 2:00 PM. Burial will take place at Cleveland Memorial Park Cemetery in Shelby, NC.

Guest Book

Dear family please know that I am praying for God's comfort for you during this difficult time. I pray that as the grief passes you will treasure the wonderful memories of time spent with your beautiful mother. What I remember most about Aunt Carolyn is her kind sweet spirit, her bright smile and the sound of her laughter. She will always be in our hearts. With love and our deepest sympathies. Donnie and Sharon (Sherb) Campbell

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My family and I extend our sincere sympathy to all the family . May God's Grace and Mercy continue to give you the strength needed the days ahead. I am a very good friend of your sister , Iris, here in Greensboro. Peace and Love! Ginny Williamson and Val Edwards Greensboro, North Carolina

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Hello my friends and sisters. You have my condolences. All my moms have passed now. Ma Jackie, Mother, Cat and now Carolyn. I love you all. I think about our childhood a lot. Jac (Jacqueline).

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Regina, Arevia, Cassandra, and Debra and other family members- I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Aunt Carolyn. She was such a sweet and caring person. I know your heart is heavy and you are wondering, "when will this grief and pain end?" Well, it will take a while but be patient with yourself, feel what you feel. Just know that you all are in our hearts and prayers. Aunt Carolyn is safe in the Master's hands. Earth has no hurt that heaven can not heal! You are all loved! May Aunt Carolyn rest in peace! With love and condolences, your cousin "Von" (Yvonne Umphrey and Family)

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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