"For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain" Philippians 1:21

Carolyn Ann Brown, age 80, of Winston-Salem, NC passed away peacefully at her son's home on Saturday, May 10, 2025. She was born December 18, 1944 to Wilma and William McFadden. She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Shirley McFadden of Winston-Salem.

Carolyn graduated from Atkins High School in1964.  She continued her education at North Carolina Central University and received her bachelor's degree from Winston-Salem State University. During her collegiate years, she joined the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. After graduating from college, she started a career as an educator at Reidsville Elementary School for 31 years. She also taught at Easton Elementary School.  She was a volunteer for Christ Rescue Mission for 25 years.

Carolyn was a faithful and devoted member of Pleasant Union Primitive Baptist Church since childhood where she served as a trustee, on the financial board, a Sunday School teacher, sang in the choir, and was involved in other ministries as she was led by the lord.

Affectionally known as Caya and auntie by family, she was warm and kind-spirited, with a loving smile. She loved to shop, cook, and hang out with her bestie, her sister. Most of all, she had unconditional love for her family. Her love for GOD was unique and personal; her faith was unshakeable. She lived her life in service, kindness, and unwavering faith.

She left to cherish her memory, her devoted son, Darriel (Guaniveria) Brown; two grandchildren, Paris and Darriel Brown; one brother, Robert(Vernell) Brown; a devoted sister-best friend, Linda McFadden; nieces, Tonya Brown, Robin Brown, Chantae McFadden, Tara and Robin McFadden (both of whom she raised); nephew, Michael McFadden; one great niece, Kavondra McFadden, whom she also raised; a host of other great nieces and  great nephews, cousins, family and friends.

Funeral services will be held at 12:30pm Thursday May 15, 2025 at Pleasant Union Primitive Baptist Church. The family will receive friends from 12:00pm-12:30pm at the church. Interment at Evergreen Cemetery. Her remains may be viewed Wednesday from 12pm-5pm at the funeral home.

"WE ALL LOVED HER, BUT GOD LOVED HER MORE AND CALLED HER HOME."