BURGAW — Carolyn DeBose Rhodes, 73, passed gently from her earthly life Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017, at the Laurels of Pender.
She was born Dec. 8, 1943, in Duplin County, the daughter of the late Robert G. DeBose and Lillie Mae Corbett DeBose Sidbury. Carolyn was also preceded in death by her daughter, Patricia Kay Morton; stepfather, Thomas Sidbury; two brothers, Dennis and Robert DeBose; and two sisters, Daphne Rackley and LaVerne Woodcock.
Carolyn is survived by her son, David Michael Rhodes; special nieces who Carolyn was a second mother to, Joyce Jarman and Ginger Ussery; brother, Danny DeBose (Nell); sister, Louise DeBose Woodcock; sister of her heart, Dorothy DeBose; former spouse and friend, Herman Rhodes; and many nieces, nephews and friends.
For many years, Carolyn taught Sunday school and was the church treasurer for Myrtle Grove Advent Christian Church in Wilmington. Most recently, Carolyn was a member of Cora’s Grove Pentecostal Free Will Baptist Church, where she was active in the Ladies Auxiliary.
Carolyn loved her Lord, her family and her friends. She was kind, compassionate and always thoughtful of others. Her warm heart, sweet spirit and radiant smile will forever be remembered.
The family will receive friends at 1 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 24, at Cora’s Grove Pentecostal Free Will Baptist Church. Services follow at 2 p.m. The Rev. Randy Little will conduct the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be given to Lower Cape Fear Hospice Foundation, 1414 Physicians Drive, Wilmington, NC 28401.
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