Eva Carolyn Speaks

Mrs. Eva Carolyn Speaks, 79, peacefully boarded that train bound for glory at Gordon Hospice on June 28, 2024 surrounded by her family and friends. Mrs. Eva Carolyn Dobson Speaks is the daughter of the late Harry Lee & Hattie Mae Dobson. She was born August 27, 1944 in Dobson, NC.

She graduated from Yadkin High School in Booneville, NC. Mrs. Carolyn was a faithful devoted member of Friendship Baptist Church and served as a Deaconess, Sunday School teacher, Usher, Sunday School Secretary, BTU member, and on the kitchen committee. She loved her church and affectionately called Reverend Griffin “Pastor Happy Feet”.

Carolyn was united in marriage to Henry Speaks, who resides in Harmony, NC, who survives.

She leaves to cherish the memory of her life in addition to her devoted husband; one child, Elaina Marie Speaks Smyre, and her husband Samuel Smyre, of Charlotte, NC; one grandchild, Sierra Destiny Smyre, who was her absolute heart; and sister-in-law, Geneva Dalton.

Carolyn had many siblings. Those who preceded her in death are Brenda Dobson, Yvonne Dobson, Wade Dobson, Mack Dobson, Sam Dobson, and Ronnie Dobson. She was also preceded in death by two brother-in-laws, and two sister-in-laws.

Surviving siblings are Hugh Dobson, and wife Clara, Earlene Russell, Elaine Coulter, and her husband Jim, Marie Gaither, James Dobson, and Eddie Redmond; and a host of nieces and nephews, cousins, and friends.

Visitation for Mrs. Speaks will be held on Friday, July 5, 2024 from 12:00 p.m. until 1:00 p.m. at Friendship Baptist Church. The funeral service will begin at 1:00 p.m. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.