Carolyn Wayland Wills, born August 12, 1936, passed away on November 18, 2025, at the age of 89. A resident of Seymour, Tennessee, Carolyn dedicated her life to education, faith, and service to others.
A 1954 graduate of Young High School, she went on to earn her Master’s Degree in Library Science from East Tennessee State University. Carolyn began her teaching career at South High School and later retired from Seymour High School, where she influenced and inspired countless students throughout her many years in education. She was also a devoted member of Colonial Heights Methodist Church.
Carolyn was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Cecil “Cy” Wills; and her parents, Clyde S. and Mildred Francisco Wayland. She is survived by her sister, Joyce Ann Elder (Charles); and her nephews, Mark Elder (Libby) and Scott Elder (Donna).
The family extends their heartfelt thanks to her caregivers, with special gratitude to Don Albert for his many years of dedicated and compassionate care.
A funeral service will be held on Sunday, November 23, 2025, at 2:00 PM at Colonial Heights United Methodist Church, 6321 Chapman Hwy, Knoxville, TN 37920, officiated by Rhonda Hobbs. A procession will follow to Woodlawn Cemetery, 4500 Woodlawn Pike, Knoxville, for the interment service.
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