A native of Ridge Springs, S.C., Mrs. Crockett was born on April 2, 1928 to the late J.P. and Onnie Jones. She attended Winthrop College and Duke University, where she received a degree in medical technology, and went on to earn a Master’s degree in Health Care Administration from the University of South Carolina. After graduating from Duke, Carolyn began her career as a medical technologist at Providence Hospital, where she was eventually promoted to the Laboratory Director.
She married the late David Crockett, Jr. in 1952 at Shandon Presbyterian Church, where she continued to be a faithful member.
Carolyn is survived by her children, Paula Crockett of Columbia and David M. Crockett III (Donna) of Florence; grandchildren, Catherine C. Gude (Adam) of Florence, Elizabeth C. Myers (Patrick) of North Charleston and Victoria A. Crockett of Florence; great-grandchildren, Dwyer Gude, Bridget Gude and Wylds Myers; and brother-in-law, William R. Crockett (Ann) of Summerville, S.C.
Memorials may be made to Shandon Presbyterian Church, 607 Woodrow St, Columbia, SC 29205; or Harvest Hope Food Bank, 2220 Shop Rd, Columbia, SC 29201.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at Shandon Presbyterian Church. A graveside service will follow at 3:00 p.m. in Old Waxhaw Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Lancaster, S.C. The family will receive friends immediately following the service at the church. Dunbar Funeral Home, Devine Street Chapel, is assisting the family.
Please sign the online guestbook at www.dunbarfunerals.com.
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