Carolyn Earley, age 84, of Sandy Mush

Carolyn Earley, age 84, of Sandy Mush, passed away Tuesday, November 18, 2025.

Carolyn was born February 18, 1941 in Chesnee, SC to the late Joe Cash and Ruth Mode Cash. She was a graduate of Cool Springs High School. Carolyn worked as a bookkeeper for Collins Department Store and Logan Hardware. Later on, she worked as a clerk for Belk Department Store. She was a longtime member of Sandy Mush Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Earley.

Left to cherish her memory are her cousins Horace Mode of Forest City, Jolene Coyle of Cowpens, SC, Connie Wooten (Sonny) of Atlanta, GA and Ronnie Martin (Chrissy) of Forest City.

A graveside service was held November 24 at Rutherford County Memorial Cemetery with Rev. Ernie Cole officiating.

Memorial donations requested to American Diabetes Association, www.diabetes.org

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Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family.