Carolyn Clay Ripley

HICKORY— Carolyn Clay Ripley, 67, of Hickory passed away peacefully at her residence on Monday, April 23, 2018 after a long battle with cancer. Born in Mecklenburg County on January 18, 1951, she was the daughter of the late James Marvin and Ruth Hickman Clay. Carolyn retired from Residence Partners as property manager and she was a member of First United Methodist Church. She is survived by her husband Thomas “Tom” Ripley of the home; daughter Megan R. Seagroatt and husband Kurt of Granite Falls; son Mitch Ripley of Connelly Springs; grandsons, Ryan Seagroatt and Tanner Seagroatt both of Granite Falls; sister Jean Beal and husband of Donnie of Connelly Springs; brother Marcus Clay and wife Donna of Piney Flats, TN and a number of nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Thursday, April 26, 2018 from 5:00 pm to 5:45 pm at Hickory Funeral Home. Memorial service will be held Thursday, April 26, 2018 at 6:00 pm at Hickory Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Paul Christy officiating.