Carolyn Elizabeth Deering
October 29, 1949 ~ May 22, 2023
Marietta Southern Cremations & Funerals
Carolyn Elizabeth (Wynn) Deering, 73, of Marietta, Georgia passed away on Monday, May 22, 2023.She was born in East Liverpool, OH on October 23, 1949, the daughter of the late Jay and Geraldine (Birch) Wynn.
She was a 1967 graduate of East Liverpool High School, attended Robert Morris College, and later earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management from Brenau University. Carolyn is survived by her husband, Ronald Deering, and two sons: Craig Deering and his wife Missy, of East Liverpool, OH, and Brent Deering and his wife Cindy, of Athens, AL, as well as three grandchildren, Andrew, Austin and Caitlin. She is also survived by three brothers: Francis Wynn and his wife Christine of Chester, WV, David Wynn and his wife Mary, and Dale Wynn and his wife Debbie, both of East Liverpool, OH.
Carolyn accompanied her husband throughout 27 years of naval service, being instrumental in numerous support functions including active involvement in the submarine Dolphin Scholarship program and providing valuable services to spouses of deployed submariners.
Carolyn enjoyed many activities, such as events with the Classic Glass Corvette Club of Marietta where she served as the club’s ambassador to the National Corvette Museum. She also enjoyed knitting and was actively involved with the North Georgia Knitting Guild as well as the Castoffs knitting group.
Services will be held Saturday, June 10, 2023, at Piedmont Church, Marietta at 1 PM.A second service will be held in Ohio at Longs Run Trinity Presbyterian Church on June 24, 2023.Burial will take place in Columbiana County Memorial Park, East Liverpool, OH.
In Lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions be made in Carolyn’s name to the ALS Association athttps://www.als.org/
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Oh, Carolyn,
You left us much too soon!
I will miss you. You were my wonderful friend and next door neighbor in Alexadria and remainef a very good friend after you moved.
We “did lunch ” many times and always shared a few laughs.
Your death was quite a shock to me but I rest easy knowing you are with our Lord and no longer suffering.
Rest in peace, Carolyn.
You will be missed.
Debbie Bussart
Carolyn was a very special person to us. Just seeing her walk into our Bible Study area on Sunday morning lifted our spirits because we knew she was struggling to get around. She and Ron usually sat right in front of me in our study room and she always showed a smile when something was said that amused her. She and Ron were always the last to exit our room after Bible Study and Faye and her would spend a few minutes discussing various knitting styles. She will be sorely missed in our group studies but she is in a better place now and experiencing the greatest joy one could imagine. Our prayers are for Ron and his family to enjoy all the memories they have of Carolyn as we will also do.
Carolyn was a very special lady. Always smiling and never complaining about everything she was going through health wise. She was a joy to be around, and I enjoyed having her in my Bible Study group. Just seeing her enter our department area each Sunday lifted our spirits. She was a blessing to me. She and Ron usually sat right in front of the classroom and were always the last to leave and this gave a special time of discussing various things like knitting styles with Faye. She will be sorely missed but never forgotten. She is certainly having a great time now that she has passed into the gates of heaven. Faye and I have some fond memories of Carolyn and we will always remember them.
My wife was a beautiful person who loved and respected everyone. No one could ask for a better life partner. She did it all. Gardening, cooking, baking, knitting and loving me. That takes a special person. She could organize and plan events like no other. Her positive, can-do attitude permeated everything she did. When I was down or negative, she picked me up and encouraged me to reach out further. As many husbands might say, I couldn’t have achieved what I did or reached the levels I did without her. I never heard her make a negative comment about anyone or anything. And she would correct me when I did. I do now and forever will miss her. The world is a better place because she was here.
I am out of the United States and am unable to attend Carolyn’s service. Please know that I am confident that her kindness and uplifting spirit will remain with her family and friends for a long time. Though the liturgical Ascension is over, we can still say, “By your glorious Resurrection and Ascension, We commend Carolyn to you.”
Our thoughts of sympathy are for Ron and his family during this very difficult time. We are so sorry for your loss of Carolyn.
Carolyn always had a smile and greeting for us at our Corvette events. She truly cared for all that she met. And Carolyn loved making special events a success.
We will miss her friendship.
Love and prayers,
Brenda and Percy Clapp
Although I wasn’t a super close friend to Carolyn she was always warm and friendly to me when I would see her at our North Georgia Knitting Guild meetings! She was involved in making our guild a place of welcome and making it feel like we were a big family all loving the same thing! She will be so missed! R.I.P. my friend…until we meet again in God’s glorious house!
Our deepest condolences to the entire Deering family for the unexpected loss of Carolyn. We met Carolyn on a few occasions because of her and Ron’s love of Corvettes which was the same as ours. We know Ron will miss her and their special companionship every day. May she Rest In Peace in the hands of God. Suzanne and John Adivari
Sending my love and the love of my family to Ron and Carolyn’s family. Her loving and smiling self will be missed. Hopefully, she is laughing it up with Dad. xoxoxo
Carolyn was a blessing to many. She was a refined, sweet, Christian lady that brought sunshine wherever she went. I will miss her.
My sincere sympathy to Ron and the entire family for your loss of such a wonderful lady.
Carolyn was a special lady and friend. She always had a smile on her face, even during her last few Sundays at Piedmont. She and I talked about our knee replacements (we shared the same surgeon), our hair (we shared the same hairdresser) and what in the world could be going on with her health. Carolyn was a delight to be with. She was such a kindhearted and loving person. Our world will be a little less bright without her in it, but heaven has gained a true angel. I miss you Carolyn. I’ll see you someday in heaven!
Sweet Caroline, may you Rest In Peace. I will miss your sweet face and gentle spirit in Sunday school. I know you are walking with Angels.
Carolyn was such a positive and gracious lady! I am so sorry that she suffered the way she did the last few months. Even with that, she had the best attitude. I too, like Melanie, shared the same surgeon for our knee replacements. I recommended the surgeon to her and every time we talked she never failed to thank me for the recommendation.
She will be so missed for her sweet sweet spirit and love of life.
Ron, I am so sorry for your loss. If Jerry or I can ever do anything for you, all you have to do is ask. We will be out of state for her memorial, and regret having to miss her celebration of life!
Carolyn was one of the sweetest people I’ve ever met. Knitting with her was such a pleasure. I’m so sorry she suffered for so many months trying to find a reason for her illness. She was a strong lady and kept on going. I will miss her laughter and spirit.
Barbara Baxter
Ron, please accept my sincerest condolences at the loss of your beautiful wife. She will be truly missed by many.
Joe Barnes
Carolyn was not just my mother in law, she loved me as if I was her daughter. Her heart was the biggest and brightest in the world. Her family was her pride and joy. It was a true honor to have spent the last 26 years with her. She blessed this earth with her kindness, compassion and love to all. The love that she and Ron shared was truly remarkable. They raised two amazing sons. Her grandchildren made her so proud and she loved them so much. Right now I can’t iamgine what our future will be like without her, but I know that she would want us to continue to make memories in honor of her. She would want us to reminisce on all of the special times we shared. I would like us all to remember how special our lives were because she was in it. Love you forever and always!
Carolyn we will miss your sweet presence on Monday knit nights and meetings will not be the same. Thank you for your sharing you time and smile with us.
Our friendship with Carolyn and Ron started in 1977 on USS RAY in Charleston SC. They were the “grownups” and role models for the junior officers, including hosting holiday events at their home. We renewed our friendship during career intersections in Groton CT and in Marietta. Carolyn was always the best – gracious, witty, kind, loyal, and principled. We are heartbroken at losing her so suddenly and extend our sympathy to Ron, Craig, and Brent.
Ron and Family,
Please accept my deepest condolences. I was able to meet Carolyn a couple of times and I know she will be missed so much. God bless the memories.
John Loyd
We loved Carolyn, our friend of almost 50 years. We knew each other as young adults and watched her grow older with a grace we all admired. Bon voyage, dear Carolyn. Fair winds and following seas.
Bruce and Pat Hargus
Carolyn was such a dear friend. I met her at my first North Georgia Knitting Guild meeting where she was so welcoming. We spent many Tuesdays at Cast-Offs and usually had lunch afterwards – plus the Guild Meetings. Even when I moved to South Georgia, she set up Zoom calls for us to keep in touch. She was such a special person and I will miss her terribly.
Ron, I will continue to keep you and your family in my prayers as you work through life without her.
Carolyn was wonderful, kind, and generous. Loved and greatly missed by all who were fortunate to be with her over the years. Our heartfelt condolences to Ron and the family.
Carolyn,
You were the sunshine in everyone’s lives. Your kind, generous, self-less and loving soul to all those that you touched will never be forgotten. You will stay in our hearts forever. Thank you for being a kind and loving presence in mine and Andy’s life……
Love and missed always,
Christy Bazemore
As a new navy submariner wife I learned a great deal from Carolyn. I am sad to hear of her passing 2 years ago. I have fond memories as we played bridge and mahjong together.