CASTLE HAYNE — Carrie Congleton Adkins, 97, of Castle Hayne, passed away Thursday, November 23, 2023, at her residence.
She was born March 20, 1926, in Pender County, to the late Nick Congleton and Ada Howard Congleton.
Carrie was member of Northside Baptist church, Cape Fear Hospital Auxiliary and worked part-time at the New Hanover County Library for 26 years.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Sylvester “Buddy” Adkins; daughter, Kathryn Marie Simmons and a brother, John A. Congleton.
Survivors include her son, Donald David Adkins (Connie) of Wilmington, NC; grandchildren, Lisa Turner and Jason Simmons (Audria); great-grandchildren, Lindsey Turner, Alexis Turner and Zalen and Zarana Simmons and nephew, John Richard Congleton (Elaine).
A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m., Wednesday, November 29, 2023, at Northside Baptist Church.
The family will receive visitors one hour prior, beginning at noon.
Burial will follow at Oleander Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Northside Baptist Church or Lower Cape Fear LifeCare.
