Carolyn Edna Chauncey

Carolyn Chauncey passed away on Monday, September 21, 2026, in her home in Rock Hill, SC, at the age of 89. Born in Chattanooga, Tennessee, Carolyn was the daughter of the late Carl and Edna Dilley. Following graduation from East High School in 1955, she attended Tennessee Temple College. In 1959, she married her high school sweetheart, Donald Chauncey. Throughout Don’s career with the US Navy, he and Carolyn lived in multiple places, and she lovingly held their family together through his many deployments. After Don’s retirement, he and Carolyn remained in Maine for several years before returning to the south to be near family, settling first in Lexington, North Carolina, and later in Waxhaw.

Wherever Carolyn and Don lived, they were devoted servants of God and of their church families. They pointed many people to Christ through their humble service, wise mentorship, and unbridled joy in the Lord, with many coming to consider the pair as family. Carolyn was known for her beautiful smile and her caring heart. After moving to Waxhaw, they became active members of Hermon Baptist Church, where Carolyn sang in the choir and quietly encouraged and served many.

Don and Carolyn were married for 66 years before he preceded her into the presence of their Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in February 2026. Carolyn was devoted to her family, faithfully caring for each one with a loving heart and willing hands and helping in any way that she could. In their later years, she cared for her mother and later her brother as well. Nothing gave Carolyn more pleasure than to gather with family members and enjoy the love and laughter that ensued. Carolyn is survived by three cherished children, Cheryl Chauncey Tarr (Larry), Donald Chauncey, Jr. (Sue), and Catherine Chauncey Whitley; four treasured grandchildren, Jacob Hedman (Rebecca), Allison Hedman Lawson (Zachary), Charlotte Hedman, and Daniel Tarr; and two precious great-grandsons.

A service to celebrate Carolyn’s life will be held on Friday, October 16th, 2026 at Hermon Baptist Church in Waxhaw. She will be buried with her beloved husband at the National Cemetery in Chattanooga on October 19th, 2026.

For those wishing to send memorial gifts, please consider Hermon Baptist Church or Baptist Children’s Homes of NC.