Carolyn Royster Kearney
August 24, 1939 ~ April 1, 2025
Born in:
Vance County, North Carolina
Resided in:
Pinehurst , North Carolina
It is with deep sorrow and immense love that we announce the passing of Carolyn Kearney on April 1, 2025 at Quail Haven Retirement Village in Pinehurst, NC. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and friend who touched the lives of so many with her smile and her unwavering love and support for her family.
Born in Henderson, NC Carolyn lived a life full of love and Christian faith. Carolyn resided in various cities in NC, SC, and VA, most recently in Pinehurst, NC. She dedicated herself to her family, especially her grandchildren, always creating a home filled with warmth and laughter. Whether through her fierce support of those she loved, her hard work, or her spirited nature, she made the world a better place.
She leaves behind her loving family, including her husband, Wayne Thomas Kearney (Tom); her children, Julie Bouche (Jon), Wayne Kearney (Jennifer), Wendy Murphrey (Britt); her cherished grandchildren, Valerie Taylor (Alex), Elaine Kowalewski (Mark), Graham Murphrey (Megan), Emily Kearney, Walker Murphrey, Phillip Bouche; her sisters/brother in law: Sarah Poythress, Jean West (W.H.), Maxine Kearney, Bill Kearney (Wanda), and a circle of family and friends who will forever hold her in their hearts. Though she is no longer with us, her love, guidance, and beautiful memories will live on in all who knew her.
A celebration of her life will be held 12:00 p.m. on Friday, April 4, 2025, at Aberdeen First Baptist Church in Aberdeen, NC with Reverend Dr. Daryl Cornett officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Quail Haven Retirement Village Christmas Fund in her honor 155 Blake Blvd. Pinehurst, NC 28374.
Rest peacefully, Carol/Mom. You will always be loved and never forgotten.
Online condolences may be made at PinesFunerals.com
The care of Mrs. Kearney has been entrusted to Powell Funeral Home.
Services
Funeral Service: April 4, 2025 12:00 pm
First Baptist Church of Aberdeen
700 North Sandhills Blvd
Aberdeen, NC 28315
910-944-1421
https://aberdeenfirstbaptist.org/
Sorry for your loss and sorry I can’t be there. I love all of you and wish you all the best. Love, Aunt Sarah
I love all of you and have wonderful memories of spending a week every summer with you while mama worked. We would swim in the pool, play games, and did a ton of laughing. I will forever be grateful to your mother for taking me in for the week. It allowed me to grow my love for each of you. Teresa
Scott West
I am so sorry for your loss. Aunt Carolyn had the most beautiful smile and sweetest laugh. I will always remember all the times we shared together at Thanksgiving and Christmas with all of our families. I also remember spending a week in the summer with you and playing in the pool while Uncle Tommy would cook on the grill. Great times and wonderful memories. I love you all. Cathy Musgrave
Love you!