Carolyn Mildred (Wood) Barron

Carolyn Mildred Wood Barron, age 75 of Clarkesville, passed away Sunday, January 15, 2022.

Born in Clarkesville, on November 14, 1947, Mrs. Barron was the daughter of the late Swain and Mildred Mize Wood.  Carolyn, affectionately known as “Charlie” by some of her family, was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and sister.  She was one of the sweetest people you could ever meet.  She was a great cook and enjoyed baking. Having a heart of a true servant, Carolyn was always making sure everyone good.  Carolyn was a member of Demorest Baptist Church and was retired from Ethicon.  In addition to her parents, Carolyn is preceded in death by siblings Linda Smith, Kenneth “Bud” Wood, and Brenda Henson and granddaughter Wendy Rowden. 

Survivors include her husband Bill Barron of Clarkesville, sons and daughters in law Blake and Carolyn Barron of Gainesville and Bryan and Tonilynne Barron of Douglasville, daughter Melissa K. West of Cornelia, brothers Tommy Wood (Debbie) of Clarkesville and Phillip Wood (Peggy) of Clarkesville, sisters Betty Tench (Billy) of Demorest and Leah Smith (Stanley) of Clarkesville, grandchildren Kristen Barron, Tristen Barron, Chase Loudermilk, Aidan Barron, Bella Barron, Brandi Cagle and Jamie Grier, four great grandchildren as well as numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at Hillside Memorial Chapel with Pastor Tony Goss officiating.  Interment will follow the service in Bethlehem Baptist Church Cemetery.  The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday, prior to the funeral from 12 PM until 2 PM.

An online guest book is available for the family at www.hillsidememorialchapel.com .

Arrangements are in the care and professional direction of Hillside Memorial Chapel & Gardens, Clarkesville, GA. 706-754-6256.

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