Carolyn Rose Rushing Cherry

Carolyn Rose Rushing Cherry, born on July 4, 1941, in Laurel, Mississippi, passed away on July 4, 2025. A

devoted and loving wife, mother, and grandmother, Carolyn cherished spending time with her family. Her warmth and care extended deeply into her relationships, leaving a lasting impact on all who knew her.

Carolyn dedicated 26 years of her life to serving in the Probate Office at the Lee County Courthouse, known for her commitment and professionalism. Outside of her career, she found joy in cooking, gardening, and relishing the tranquility of life by the lake. Carolyn was preceded in death by her loving husband of 59 years, Nolen F. Cherry. Her parents, Lester H. and Jewel Ellzey Rushing.

She is survived by her family members: Daughters; Andrea Fuller (Eric), Suzanne Joiner (Casey), Brothers; Buddy Rushing, and Ed Rushing, Grandchildren; Kirk Robinson, Kourtney Howard (Wesley), Jones Fuller (Sara Kate), Leslie Walding (Luke), Rush Fuller, and Karson Joiner, Great-Grandchildren Kynlee Howard, Kesleigh Howard, Karter Robinson, Kross Howard, Kaylor Howard, Hudson Walding, and Francie Walding, Brother in law; Lewis Cherry (Ottis), and Sister in law Dona Brown (Bill)

Funeral services will be held on Monday, July 7, 2025, at Jeffcoat-Trant Funeral Home with visitation at 1 PM and service at 2 PM to celebrate Carolyn's life and legacy.