Carolyn Crow Morgan was born on September 14, 1929, in Columbia, SC, and passed away peacefully at the Rainey Hospice House in Anderson, SC, on February 25, 2020. She was the daughter of the late Perry and Maude Crow. Carolyn married Thomas Archie Morgan in 1948, and they were blessed with 55 wonderful years together in Aiken, SC, before he passed away in 2003. Carolyn worked as a secretary at Savannah River Plant for several years, and then after raising 3 children, she returned to work as a church secretary at Millbrook Baptist Church, her church home of 45 years in Aiken. In her retirement years, her greatest joy was spending time with children and grandchildren.
Carolyn was a loving, faithful friend to many. She spent countless hours visiting the lonely and forgotten in nursing homes, and even through the confusion of Alzheimer’s, she continued to brighten the lives of new friends with her smile and humor. Carolyn was the “designated driver” for her senior ladies’ card group and a fierce competitor with a deck of cards. She was a selfless caregiver to her mother for 8 years and then to her husband during his battle with cancer. She treasured her 9 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren and showered them with such deep joy and love. Her steadfast faith in Jesus carried her through many sorrows and challenges, but the power of her faith and prayers shone brightest during her 10 year journey of Alzheimer’s. Her every need was always met, and she never wavered in her trust and thankfulness for God’s presence. She is rejoicing now with her Savior in heaven.
Surviving are her daughters, Lynne Mann (Hugh) of Lexington, SC, and Marilyn Jarriel (Mark) of Anderson, SC, her son, Steve Morgan (Deborah) of Memphis, TN, her grandchildren, Amanda Martin, Henry Morgan, Archie Morgan, Dena Martin, Alicia Ward, Christina Rutland, Allison Murrell, Julie Vinson and Laura Jarriel, her great – grandchildren, Silas Martin, Thad Martin, Caleb Martin, Eileen Martin, Bayleigh Martin, Coleman Ward, McKinley Ward, Corban Ward, Elliot Rutland, Emmalynn Rutland, Abigail Rutland, and Walker Murrell.
The family would like to thank her “Aiken Angel” friend and caregiver, Mary Ann Milledge, as well as her extended family of caregivers at Dominion Senior Memory Care, Caris Hospice and Hospice of the Upstate in Anderson, SC, for their gentleness, patience, love and kindness as they walked with her during her final journey.
Visitation will be held Friday, February 28, from 1:00-2:30 at Dunbar Funeral Home, 3926 Devine Street, with the graveside service to follow at 3:00 at Greenlawn Memorial Park, 7100 Garners Ferry Road. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.
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