Goolsby Mortuary | Atlanta, GA

Obituary For Shirley Childs Carnes

Mrs. Shirley Carnes the wife of Robert (Bob) Carnes passed May, 4, 2019. Celebration of Life Service will be held, Saturday, May 11, 2019 at 1:00 PM at Iconium Baptist Church 1050 McDaniel Street St., SW at 1pm . Her remains will be placed in state at 12 Noon for viewing. Interment Southview Cemetery. Public viewing will be held Friday, May 10, 2019 from 12 Noon until 7 PM at Goolsby Mortuary. Friends are asked to assemble at the church on the day of service.

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Prayers and condolences to Kevies and the family during your time of loss. May you find peace and comfort in the memories you hold dear to your heart. June L. Neal

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To the entire family, I would like to give my deepest sympathy to you all at this difficult time. I am thankful that I was able to see Shirley last month at the house, we talked briefly, and always remained fiends. We all will feel this loss tremendously. Just know, we will always be here for you all. Love, Kimberly, Maxine, and the entire family

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Mrs. Shirley Carnes always smiled and had a wonderful impact on my son Corey while being the best educator at Tapestry. She always had uplifting things to tell me about him. A special memory her teaching him about the saxaphone. Sending our condolences to her husband and family during this time. Love Always Corey, Chantal and Carolyn

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My heart breaks for Julius, Mr. Carnes and the entire family. Mrs. Carnes was such a strong and loving woman. I only met Mrs. Carnes about 8 years ago but two things were very apparent: she loved her family and she loved God, both very much. I know this is such a huge loss to her husband, her children and her grandchildren. Words cannot ease the pain or the immense hole you all have in your hearts right now. But God can get you through this difficult time. Lean on Him, trust in Him, and just keep talking to Him. He loves each of you very much. I couldn't have made it through the last 8 years without Him. The heartache truly doesn't go away, but I promise you it does get better, if you let Him help heal you. Love you all and I'm praying for you, Sarah Whitaker

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First let me express my condolences to Bob,Julius and Julian and all that knew Shirley. IT going to an empty place in my heart when I am ordained as a Deacon, because you won't be there. I still have those white gloves that you took off of your own hands and gave them to me, I'll be wearing them on that day see you when I get home.

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There are two scriptures that come to my mind when I think of Ms. Shirley: "Let all that you do be done in love." (1 Corinthians 16:14) "Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God." (Hebrews 13:16) Ms. Shirley was always looking out for someone other than herself and all that she did for us, she did in love. She sacrificed her time and energy to make others happy. I miss coming in my office in the mornings and finding something that she has left for me....tea; a note of inspiration; or a sweet treat in the refrigerator. My heart is heavy and I feel such a huge loss. I can't begin to imagine the loss that you all (her family) are feeling and will continue to feel. Please know that your wife; your mother; your auntie; your sister; your niece, cousin, and friend was truly loved and appreciated by me and so many others. May God continue to keep you; comfort you; and strengthen you during this most difficult time and in the days to come. Rest in heaven, Ms. Shirley. I love and miss you my friend. Dani (Danielle Fain)

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I want to offer my condolences to the Carnes family. Hebrews 4:15 says, “ For we do not have a high priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tested in all respects as we have, but without sin.” Yes, Jesus endured sufferings when on earth, including the pain of losing a love one (John 11: 33, 35, 38). It has been promised from our God of comfort that sickness, pain, and death will be removed ((Isaiah 33:24; 1 Corinthians 15:26; Revelation 21:4,5). An additional promise given is that all our loved ones in the memorial tombs will be awaken from asleep in death to enjoy life as our loving Creator purposed (Isaiah 26:19; Psalms 145:16). Allow these words to keep comforting all of you.

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Condolences to my sister Kevies and the entire family of Ms. Shirley. May God comfort and keep you all in this time of sadness. Be encouraged; God will make it alright. With love, Kimberly and Kenneth Gates and Family

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