Carolyn E. Richards, 73, of Winter Garden passed away Sunday, October 11, 2015 peacefully at home. Carolyn was born on November 12, 1941 in Mullins, South Carolina, and moved briefly to North Carolina before making her home in Florida at 12. She lived in Winter Garden for the last 51 years. Carolyn loved crafting, decorating, and reading and did so until her eyes made it difficult. She enjoyed watching old John Wayne, Gene Autry, Clayton Moore, and Elvis movies, and she loved old T.V. shows such as Murder, She Wrote, Perry Mason, Columbo, and Matlock. She is survived by one son, James; two daughters, Tina (Paul) Anderson, and Bobbie Jo (Jason) Gowland as well as grandchildren, Jonathon, Austin, and Elizabeth Anderson, Kai Gowland, and Kenny Westmoreland, and one great grandson, Brycen Anderson. She is also survived by her fur companions, Baby and Buddy. Carolyn was always very encouraging for her children and grand-children, never wanting them settle for anything, and being the best they can be. A private service for immediate family will be held on October 15. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the USO or Humane Society.
