Carolyn Simmons

Born in Troy, North Carolina, and raised in Albemarle, North Carolina. Carolyn was the youngest, of eight children, born to the late John Spencer Morgan and Queen Elizabeth Parnell Morgan. Lucille, Olive, Marvin, Dorothy, Virginia, David and Hoover.

She graduated from Albemarle High School with the Class of 1950.

Shortly after graduation, Carolyn married the love of her life, James D. Simmons of Kannapolis, North Carolina, on May 26th 1950. Their marriage was a loving partnership that lasted 46 years, filled with family, faith, and cherished memories. James attended Lee College, now Lee University in Cleveland TN in 1955, and soon began preaching as an evangelist in SC, NC, MO and IL. He later accepted his first pastoral appointment at the Woodfin Church of God In Asheville NC where they served for many years. They continued to pastor in NC, where they served at the Hill Street Church of God, Carolyn's home church, on 2 separate occasions.

After moving to Charlotte in 1977, Carolyn went back to public work and was employed with Belk in downtown Charlotte. She retired from Belk in 1987 and began working at Keith Clinic of Chiropractic on Triangle Drive in Charlotte.

She cared greatly for her patients as a Chiropractic Assistant, and was given daily opportunities to share her faith with those she encountered.

Carolyn had many talents and interests. She enjoyed singing, playing the piano, cooking, sewing, and writing and sending cards to family and friends. Through her many gifts and thoughtful gestures, she brought joy, comfort, and love to those around her. Her warm presence and devotion to her family will forever remain in the hearts of those who knew and loved her.

She is survived by her son, James Michael Simmons, and his wife, Kayleen, of Matthews, North Carolina; and her daughter, Beth Ann Simmons, of Rock Hill, South Carolina.

She also leaves behind her beloved grandchildren: Jonathan Simmons and his wife, Rachael; Amanda Pressley Shrum and her husband, Caleb; David Simmons and his wife, Brittany; and Matthew Pressley.

Her eight great-grandchildren, Ava Shrum, Katelyn Holmes, Truett Shrum, Coen Simmons, River Pressley, Camryn Simmons, Judah Shrum, and Lennox Pressley, brought her an additional generation of love and joy.

Carolyn is also remembered by her nieces and nephews, along with many great-nieces, great-nephews, great-great-nieces, and great-great-nephews, all of whom are part of the family legacy she leaves behind.

Though Carolyn's earthly journey has come to an end, the love she gave, the memories she created, and the family she cherished will continue to live on for generations to come.

Her life was a beautiful testament to the enduring power of love, family, and the many small acts of kindness that make a lasting difference.

The family wishes to express their immense gratitude to the staff at Providence Care and Your Health of Rock Hill SC for all the amazing love and care they gave during this time.

A Celebration of her life will be held 1:00 PM, Saturday, the 24th of October, 2026 at the East Belmont Church of God, 320 Catawba Street, Belmont, NC 28012. A private burial will be held at Forest Lawn West Cemetery, Charlotte, NC.

In lieu of flowers Memorials and donations can be made to the Church of God Home for Children, Concord, North Carolina, or by visiting their website at COGCH.org.

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