Carolyn Ard, 80, of Pineville, NC formerly of Jacksonville, Callahan and Hilliard, Fl., passed from this life on January 3, 2021. Carolyn was born March 3, 1940 in Jacksonville, Florida to Johnny and Cora Beth Ard. She is a retired bookkeeper from M&H Tire, Jacksonville, Florida, where she worked for more than 25 years. She spent her younger years camping, fishing and traveling. She wasn’t a TV watcher but loved Jeopardy and Wheel of Fortune. She liked being outside and it was not uncommon to find her painting a chair or just raking leaves, a package of peanut butter crackers and a Pepsi nearby.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her sisters (Elizabeth D’Andrea, Muriel Ault, Vernell Mandese, Doris Croft, Thelma Hess, and Virginia Butler) and her brother (John Tatem Sr.) She is survived by many nieces and nephews.
Services are scheduled on January 16th at Hardage – Giddens, Riverside Memorial Park and Town and Country Funeral Home. 7242 Normandy Blvd, Jacksonville, Fl. 32205. The family will receive visitors at 11:00, followed by a chapel service and graveside remarks. Pastor Stephen Wolgamott is officiating.