Carolyn B Forbes

Carolyn Butts Forbes (82), Greenville, SC, went to be with the Lord on February 7, 2024. She was born in Wilson, NC on February 16, 1941. She was a 1959 graduate of Ralph L. Fike High School and attended Atlantic Christian (Barton) College in Wilson, NC and Bob Jones University in Greenville, SC. Her career was comprised of administration in higher education for several universities, retiring as the Executive Assistant to the CFO of Bob Jones University in 2012.

She demonstrated her faith in a life of service to others and was a loyal friend to so many. She was the friend who would drive you to appointments, help you run errands, hand write you a card, call to chat or just visit you, if you needed company. In her retirement years, she became an active member of Senior Action – joyfully participating in exercise classes and the A Stich in Time crocheting group, where she created hats and blankets for preemies. She was especially thankful for Heritage Bible Church, their ministry and her Shepherding Group.

She is survived by a daughter, Catherine Forbes (Pitsch Karrer) of Chatham Center, New York; a son, Col (ret) Christopher Forbes (Amy) of Columbus, GA; a daughter, Liz Forbes York of Greer, SC; and four grandchildren Tori Ruff (Nathan), Jessica Theodorski, Jack Forbes and Charles Forbes. The family member that brought the biggest smile to her face was the dog, Sunday. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank L. and Mamye C. Butts of Wilson, NC.

A memorial service will be held at Heritage Bible Church 2005 Old Spartanburg Rd, Greer, SC on Saturday, February 10, 2024 at 2:00 pm. Visitation will follow the service.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Miracle Hill Shepherd’s Gate https://miraclehill.org/shelters/shepherds-gate/ or Heritage Bible Church missions fund https://heritagegvl.com