Carolyn Ann Stafford

The family of Carolyn Stafford of Clayton, NC is deeply saddened to announce her sudden

passing on Feb 23, at the age of 66 years old.

She will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 44 years , David; children: April and

Robert; grandchild Ava; sister Vickie and husband Randy Earp; brothers : Dewayne and wife

Susan Sykes and Fred and wife Karen Sykes; and numerous friends and relatives. She will be so

dearly missed by the whole Special Olympics Johnson County team.

Carolyn spent the last 2 decades serving as volunteer coordinator for Special Olympics North

Carolina Johnson county and received many awards and praise. She worked so passionately to

help improve the organization and the life’s of so many athletes, parents and coaches. She was an

unwavering advocate and true champion of Special Olympics.

Carolyn was the strongest, bravest and kindest woman anyone ever met. She will be greatly

missed and forever in our hearts. “A photograph is a memory you hold in your heart forever”.

She will be reunited with her mother Geneva in heaven whom she missed every day.

A  memorial service will be held 2:00 pm Saturday,3/11/23  at Kenly Original Freewill Baptist Church, 107 East Edgerton Street, Kenly, NC.

In lieu of any flowers please visit the go fund me page for Carolyn Stafford or donate to https://gofund.me/1eb4c339.

A service of Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, Garner.