Dorothy Carolyn Tyson

Ms. Tyson, formerly of Warner Robins, GA was born on May 25, 1927 to the late Clifton and Annie Preston Waters in Wilkinson County, GA. She was the 7th of 8 children born to Mr. and Mrs. Waters

Carolyn, as she was known, married her husband, Kenneth Tyson in 1945 and had two daughters, Elaine and Sharon. In the early 1950's, when Kenneth was stationed in occupied Japan, Carolyn traveled with their 2 young daughters via Navy transport ship across the Pacific to join him. They remained there for many years until Kenneth's medical discharge from the Air Force in the early 50's. Kenneth retired to Warner Robins, GA, whereupon Carolyn joined Civilian Service at Robins Air Force Base in Foreign Military Sales Accounting. Carolyn worked at Robins Air Force Base until her retirement in the mid 90's.

Carolyn was predeceased by her husband Kenneth McGhee Tyson, daughter, Dorothy Elaine Scarbary, and her 7 siblings.

She is survived by her daughter, Sharon Tyson Campbell of Charlotte, NC; granddaughter, Donna Campbell Patrick (Jon) and their 2 sons, SA Brad Dorton and SN Charles Dorton (Emily), granddaughter, Teri Sheriff (Randy) and their 2 children, Randy and Kimberly Sheriff; as well as numerous great grandchildren.

Carolyn will be laid to rest on Sunday, March 21, 2021 at a family graveside service at two o'clock in Magnolia Park Cemetery Warner Robins, GA.

In lieu of customary remembrances, the family asks that donations be sent to the USO in Carolyn's memory.

McCullough Funeral Home in Warner Robins, GA is assisting the family along with McEwen Funeral Service - Mint Hill Chapel.