Mamie Carolyn (Kittrell) Budlong

Carolyn (Kittrell) Budlong, 87, of Wintergreen Resort, passed away on Sunday, May 8, 2022, at the University of Virginia Medical Center. Carolyn was born ‘Mamie Carolyn’ on November 17, 1934, in Farmville, NC, one of seven children of the late Samuel Howard and Ethel (Jones) Kittrell. Throughout her adult life, Carolyn enjoyed playing cards (especially bridge), golfing, bowling, musicals, singing along to Elvis, and a nice bourbon nightcap (preferably on the rocks). In addition to her husband of nearly 60 years—Bruce Budlong—Carolyn is survived by her children, Leslee Budlong of Roseland, VA; Jeffrey Budlong and wife Christine Vande Velde of Montreal, Canada; Michael Budlong and wife Miroslava of Chapel Hill, NC; Karen Budlong and husband Christopher Rand of Roseland, VA; a brother, Samuel Kittrell of Warrenton, VA; and four grandchildren: Ethan, Riley, Ella, and Mason Budlong. Carolyn will be laid to rest Saturday, June 4, at 11am, at Thornrose Cemetery in Staunton, VA. A private memorial will be held at the family’s Wintergreen residence following the service. In lieu of flowers, the family requests all memorial contributions be made to the Wintergreen Rescue Squad, by visiting https://www.wtgfireresq.org/donate-rescue Arrangements entrusted to the Waynesboro Chapel of Reynolds Hamrick Funeral Homes.