Obituary for Carolyn C.
Outlaw
Carolyn Christine Outlaw, 69, died peacefully at her home
on August 5, 2007, following a lengthy illness.
Visitation for family and friends will be from 7 to 9 p.m. on Friday,
August 10, 2007, at Lovein Funeral Home,
Carolyn was born on December 29, 1937, east of
The Outlaw family lived in
Born a Baptist and remaining so by choice, Carolyn was
active in spiritual and fellowship activities as long as her health
permitted. She was an avid
collector. Revealing the influence of
her mother, she was passionate about plants and putting food by. Carolyn doted on her nephew and niece.
Carolyn was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Outlaw and
the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mark A. Watson and Mr. and Mrs. Lucious G. Outlaw, all of
As published in the Valdosta Daily Times:
Carolyn Christine Outlaw, 69, died peacefully at her home on Aug. 5, 2007, following a lengthy illness. Visitation for family and friends will be from 7-9 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 10, 2007, at Lovein Funeral Home, Nashville. Graveside services, moderated by Drs. Billy Southerland and Steve Pickern, will be held in Westview Cemetery, Nashville, at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 11, 2007. Lovein Funeral Home ((229) 686-2007) is overseeing arrangements. Contributions in Carolyn’s name to Hospice, P.O. Box 1727, Valdosta, GA 31603-1727, may be made in lieu of flowers. The family may be contacted at http://www.southernmatters.com/contact.php and a memorial presentation may be downloaded from http://www.southernmatters.com/image-database/display-selected.php?id=332
Carolyn was born on Dec. 29, 1937, east of Nashville, in her grandparents’ rural home. She descended from South-Georgia pioneer families with surnames of Boykin, Carroll, Fountain, Connell, Luke, Mullis, Outlaw, Sutton, Thompson, and Watson. Her ancestors served our country in war, and in peace, they served our community in diverse occupations such as farming, ministering, milling, banking, general commerce, and education. Growing up in an extended and supportive family was an essential element of Carolyn’s life.
The Outlaw family lived in Lenox, when Carolyn was born. She began public school there and later attended schools in Enigma, Willacoochee and Nashville, as the family moved when her father’s job changed. She graduated from Berrien High School and immediately matriculated to Valdosta State University, where she completed a degree. Later on, she earned an M.Ed. degree from the University of Georgia, as did her father, and an Ed.S. degree. Further graduate education was at Georgia State University. Carolyn followed the career trajectory of her father. She started as a classroom teacher (Dade County, Fla., Berrien County, Ga., Dekalb County) and became an administrator (Dekalb County). She founded and supervised the Homework Help Line, an accomplishment of which she was particularly proud. She was an active member and officer of the Beta Chapter of the Alpha Delta Kappa, an international honorary sorority for women educators, and, on retirement, the Berrien County Retired Teachers’ Association.
Born a Baptist and remaining so by choice, Carolyn was active in spiritual an fellowship activities as long as her health permitted. She was an avid collector. Revealing the influence of her mother, she was passionate about plants and putting food back. Carolyn doted on her nephew and niece.
Carolyn was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Outlaw and the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mark A. Watson and Mr. and Mrs. Lucious G. Outlaw, all of Nashville, and deceased. Young Carolyn also experienced the loss of a close sibling, Della Faye Outlaw, which was a defining event in her life. She is survived by a brother, William H. Outlaw Jr. (and spouse, Nedra) of Tallahassee, Fla. She is also survived by a nephew, William M. Outlaw (and spouse, Elizabeth, and children, Abigail and Julia) of Clemmons, N.C.; and a niece, Elizabeth O. Crawford (and spouse, John) of Richmond Hill, Ga. One aunt, Buren P. Outlaw of Highland City, Fla.; and one uncle, J. Herbert Watson of Nashville, survive her. She leaves behind many caregivers, friends and relatives whose friendship and comfort she appreciated during her life and declining years. — Lovein Funeral Home, Nashville
As published in the Tifton Gazette:
NASHVILLE — Carolyn Christine Outlaw, 69, of Nashville, died peacefully at her home Sunday, Aug. 5, 2007, following a lengthy illness. Visitation for family and friends will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Lovein Funeral Home, Nashville. Graveside services, moderated by Drs. Billy Southerland and Steve Pickern, will be held at Westview Cemetery, Nashville, at 1030 a.m. Saturday. Lovein Funeral Home is overseeing arrangements. Contributions in Carolyn’s name to Hospice, P. O. Box 1727, Valdosta, Ga., 31603-1727, may be made in lieu of flowers. The family may be contacted at http://www.southernmatters.com/contact.php. and a memorial presentation may be downloaded from http://www.southernmatters.com/image-database/displayselected.php?id=332.
Carolyn was born Dec. 29, 1937, east of Nashville, in her grandparents’ rural home. She descended from south Georgia pioneer families with surnames of Boykin, Carroll, Fountain, Connell, Luke, Mullis, Outlaw, Sutton, Thompson and Watson. Her ancestors served our country in war and in peace. They served our community in diverse occupations such as farming, ministering, milling, banking, general commerce and education. Growing up in an extended and supportive family was an essential element of Carolyn’s life.
The Outlaw family lived in Lenox when Carolyn was born. She began public school there and later attended schools in Enigma, Willacoochee and Nashville, as the family moved when her father’s job changed. She graduated from Berrien High School and immediately matriculated to Valdosta State University, where she completed a degree. Later on, she earned an M.Ed. degree from the University of Georgia, as did her father, and an Ed.S. degree. Further graduate education was at Georgia State University. Carolyn followed the career trajectory of her father. She started as a classroom teacher (Dade County, Fla., Berrien County, Dekalb County) and became an administrator (Dekalb County). She founded and supervised the Homework Help Line, an accomplishment of which she was particularly proud. She was an active member and officer of the Beta Chapter of the Alpha Delta Kappa, an international honorary sorority for women educators, and, on retirement, the Berrien County Retired Teacher’s Association.
Born a Baptist and remaining so by choice, Carolyn was active in spiritual and fellowship activities as long as her health permitted. She was an avid collector. Revealing the influence of her mother, she was passionate about plants and putting food by. Carolyn doted on her nephew and niece.
Carolyn was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Outlaw and the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mark A. Watson and Mr. and Mrs. Lucious G. Outlaw, all of Nashville and deceased. Young Carolyn also experienced the loss of a close sibling, Della Faye Outlaw, which was a defining event in her life. She is survived by a brother, William H. Outlaw Jr. (and spouse, Nedra) of Tallahassee, Fla. She is also survived by a nephew, William M. Outlaw (and spouse, Elizabeth, and children, Abigail and Julia) of Clemmons, N.C., and a niece, Elizabeth O. Crawford (and spouse, John) of Richmond Hill. One aunt, Mrs. Buren P. Outlaw of Highland City, Fla., and one uncle, J. Herbert Watson of Nashville, survive her. She leaves behind many caregivers, friends and relatives whose friendship and comfort she appreciated during her life and declining years.