She was a 1964 graduate of MJHS. She worked for Jefferson County Commission for 35+ years. She was a life long member of Oak Grove Baptist Church where she served as Choir Director for many years. She loved to travel and frequently visited Gatlinburg Tn, one of her favorite places. She loved to sing, work in her yard, spend time with her family, and worship the Lord.
She is survived by her daughter, Angie Montgomery (Bennie); granddaughter, Meleigha Montgomery; grand dog Sophie; sisters, Mary Frances Durbin (Elwyn) and Saderia Gilliland (Keith); niece Julie Helmers (Eric); nephew, Jeff Durbin; great niece Rhianna Helmers; and great nephew Christian Helmers.
Carolyn is preceded in death by her parents Gilder and Aileen Posey; sister, Sarah Helen Scott; and Ronald Skinner.
A visitation for Carolyn will be held Monday, October 7, 2019 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Ridout's Gardendale Chapel, 2029 Decatur Highway, Gardendale, AL 35071. A celebration of life service will occur Tuesday, October 8, 2019 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM with a brief visitation beginning at 10:30 AM at Ridout’s Gardendale Chapel, 2029 Decatur Highway, Gardendale, AL 35071. A burial will occur at Oakwood Memorial Gardens, 2100 Moncrief Road, Gardendale, Alabama 35071.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.ridoutsgardendalechapel.com for the Skinner family.
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