Carolyn Jane Shackelford

Obituary: Carolyn Jane Shackelford, 61 of Kannapolis passed away early Tuesday, May 20, 2014 at Tucker Hospice House. Her death follows a period of declining health. Carolyn was born in Cabarrus County on May 14, 1953, a daughter of the late Vivian Furr Carroll. In addition to her mother she is preceded in death by her husband; Jerry Lee Shackelford Sr. who died in 1983. Carolyn was employed at Cannon Mills as a Spinner. She enjoyed the outdoors, arts and crafts, especially sewing and drawing. She was a loving and caring mother and grandmother who enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren. She will be sadly missed by her family and friends. A private service to celebrate Carolyn's life will be held by the family at a later date. Whitley's Funeral Home is assisting the family. She is survived by daughters; Tammy Wright and husband Danny of Kannapolis, and Sharon Corona and husband Rigo of Charlotte, a son: Jerry Lee Shackelford Jr. of Kannapolis, 6 grandchildren; Tiffany and Erin Wright, Jake Lee Shackelford, Sergio Gonzalez, Gerardo Mejia, and Selena Cortez, brothers; Frankie, Danny, and Reggie Carroll, and a sister; Pat Kiker. The family suggest memorials be made to: Tucker Hospice House, 5003 Hospice Lane, Kannapolis, NC 28081 Online condolences may be left at www.whitleysfuneralhome.com
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