This obituary was originally published on Rogers & Breece Funeral Home.
Carolyn Edwards Carter (aka Cece) passed away after a valiant battle with cancer on August 7, 2026. Carolyn was born in Woodruff, S.C. on August 19, 1938, to the late J.B. & Ruth K. Edwards. She graduated from Woodruff High School and attended Cecil’s Business College. She began her work career at the Spartanburg Courthouse under the direction of Judge Williams. After moving to Fayetteville with her family in 1972, she was fortunate to be on the ground floor in developing and organizing the Fayetteville Family Life Center where she served twenty years.
She is survived by one son Bob Jr. (Gaye) of Chapel Hill; two daughters Glenda Guy of Fayetteville and Liz (Jake Wosinski) of Greensboro, and her son in law, John McFadyen. Her beloved grandchildren: Catherine Nagy (Ryan), Trey Guy, John Carter McFadyen, Alex McFadyen (Madeline), Joanna Foss (Matt), Job Wosinski, Isabelle Wosinski, Louise Wosinski. Great grandchildren Hudson and Greyson Foss and Carter Nagy.
Carolyn was preceded in death by her precious daughter Brenda McFadyen in 1998 and her loving husband Bob in 2023. She also was preceded in death by her sister Peggy Yarborough, brother Jack P. Edwards, brother-in-law Marvin Yarborough.
During Cece’s lifetime she endured great loss with strength, perseverance and courage. She spoke no word in anger.
She gave love and support to friends and family in times of need and set an example of goodness by the way she lived. Her children became better people by attempting to live up to her example. She was loved and respected by everyone she knew, and she will be missed by all of those lives she touched.
She will be remembered mostly for the small things she did in a great way to let those in her life know how much they were loved. Cece’s warm personality touched everyone she met, and she had a smile that would light up the room.
Cece enjoyed gardening, decorating, and cooking. Family and friends appreciated her skills in the kitchen, especially her apple raisin muffins and much more. She also was an avid walker and enjoyed going to estate sales, and church. Faith and prayer were an integral part to Cece’s life. She was active at Snyder Memorial Baptist Church for over fifty years serving on various committees. She and Bob hosted a Sunday Night Bible Study for over twenty years. Cece treasured her relationship with her Lord and Savior.
A life well lived!!
Visitation will be held on Friday August 14, 2026, at Snyder Memorial Baptist Church starting at 10 AM, followed by celebration of Life Service starting at 11 AM.
A private inurnment will be held for the family following her service at the Snyder Memorial Columbarium.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Snyder Memorial Baptist Church.