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Brenda “Carolyn” Burroughs, 73, of Salisbury, passed away at her home on October 4, 2016.
Carolyn was born to the late Clyde Alvester Watkins and Narvis Estelle Kluttz in Rowan County, NC on April 23, 1943. She married the late Richard Gary Burroughs on May 24, 1963 and they enjoyed 47 years together before his passing in 2011. She enjoyed yoga and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren, and was excited about becoming a Great-grandmother.
She is survived by her dog, Buffy; daughter, Lisa Hager (Mike) of Lexington; 2 sons, Jeffery (Jennifer) Burroughs of Salisbury and Greg (Sharon) Burroughs of Salisbury; brother, Gene Watkins of Amelia Island, FL; 6 grandchildren, Jessica (Nathan) Green of Lexington; Zachary, Justin, and Isaiah Burroughs, all of Salisbury; Matthew and Jason Burroughs of Salisbury; and great grandchild, Baby Green.
In addition to her parents and husband, she is preceded in death by grandson, Levi Garth Hager and 2 great grandchildren.
A visitation will be held from 6-8pm on Friday, October 7, 2016 at Powles Staton funeral home (913 W. Main St. Rockwell, NC 28138). If unable to attend the visitation, the family will be receiving friends at Carolyn’s home.
A private memorial service will be held at a later date.
Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association (www.alz.org).
Carolina Cremation is assisting the Burroughs family. Online condolences may be made at www.carolinacremation.com.
Belinda Nifong says
Lisa so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. If you need anything just ask, you know I am just right down road. Prayers for you and family.
Jeanne Crawford Segers says
So very sorry for your loss. Your Mom and I graduated together from Palmetto High School Class of 1961. Prayers for all of Carolyn’s family.
Ray Ridgeway says
I was 2nd door neighbor to Carolyn;
attended the same Church all our growing up & went all thru school together & graduated together.
Carolyn was FUN & many was the time we could not make eye contact
in school or Church—-we both had somewhat of a sarcastic nature at critical times & a weird sense of humor.
We wrote @ 2x/year for several years & then raising children, etc. took over. I last visited w/her at our
40th Class Reunion & we had such a good time catching up. Later she EMailed me that her husband has passed from ALZ.
I am saddened by Carolyn? death as it strike reality in my face.
She was a good person, moral young woman, faithful to Church & just someone I am so glad was in my life.
I knew all her family well coming up & would enjoy being contacted by any family members if beneficial t the enclosed EM or 803-807-6563.
Ray Ridgeway
Anderson, SC
Janet Cobb hill says
My thoughts and prayers to Carolyn’s family…Carolyn and I were such good friends in high school….We along with our dear friend Ray Ridgeway always kept something going….I last talked to her over a month ago and knew that she was ill but I was so surprised to learn that she left us….My heart is sad but remembering all of the funny things she said and did makes it easier..She was so proud of her children and her grandchildren and was so proud that one of her grandsons was keeping the yard for her..I know it will be hard for you but your Mother will always be beside you…….You were her life….May God wrap his arms around you during this time…..