Carolyn Mae Johnson Read

Carolyn Johnson Read, age 89, formerly of Memphis, died Thursday, January 14, 2021. Carolyn was a wonderful wife, mother, and a talented artist. She enjoyed her paint club, attending craft shows, traveling and most of all spending time with family. Carolyn was the “Luv” of our lives.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Guy M. Read, Jr.; son, Guy "Monte" Read, III; daughters, Debbie Orians of Marietta, Georgia and Susan Fuller of Collierville, Tennessee; and sister, Mary Lou Walpole of Memphis, Tennessee.

She is survived by her daughters, Brenda Southerland (Scott) of Decatur, Georgia, Cathy Cherry (Kent) of Halls, Tennessee, and Karen Venditti (Nick) of Castle Rock, Colorado; brothers, Chuck Johnson (JoAnn) of Memphis, Tennessee and Hugh Johnson (Suzanne) of Memphis, Tennessee; and sister, Dale Edwards (Doug) of Southaven, Mississippi; sons-in-law, Tom Orians and David Fuller; 16 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.

Services will take place at Memphis Funeral Home, 5599 Poplar Avenue, for immediate family only. The family requests that any memorials be sent to St Jude Children's Research Hospital or the charity of the donor’s choice.