Carolyn "Red" Edell Ward

Carolyn Edell Ward, (Gan Gan) age 80, passed away on May 20, 2019. Carolyn was the daughter of the late James Calvin and Ella Mae Pevey Joyner. Mrs. Ward was preceded in death by her daughter Carolyn Sabrina Baggett.

Growing up Carolyn lost her Mother and little brother in a tragic house fire and her father was gravely injured. Carolyn herself took up the role of head of household and cared for her ailing father, all while working and attending high school. She continued to work up until the Friday before her death on Monday.

For twenty years, Carolyn, otherwise know as Miss.Carolyn or Red, was the owner of Terrell and Ciara's Barber Shop in Winder GA. She was involved in many charities in her community throughout the years, including Amvets, raising money and clothing for the homeless veterans at Northeast Georgia Veterans Shelter. She delivered gifts at Christmas time to Winder Healthcare and

Rehabilitation where she also volunteered. She always had a donation can in her shop for a cancer patient, a homeless verteran, or just a family in need.

Carolyn went from picking cotton in South Georgia to shop ownership, taking care of others all along the way. Mama, Gan Gan, Miss.Caroline, Red, you will be dearly missed.

A memorial service is set for Sunday May 26, 2019 at 2:00pm in the Smith Memory Chapel. The family will receive friends from 12-2:00pm prior to the service.

Survivors include her son Terrell (Denise) Baggett; granddaughter; Ciara Denise Baggett.

Smith Funeral Home, Winder, has charge of arrangements.