Carolyn Moss Wolfe

Carolyn Moss Wolfe, age 79, passed away on June 29, 2022 surrounded by her loving family after a long illness. Carolyn was born to Robert Henry Moss and Adelaide Moore Moss in Chattanooga, Tennessee. She graduated from McClenaghanHigh School of Florence, SC, in 1960 and from Columbia College in 1964.

 Carolyn married Joseph Lester Wolfe III on July 31, 1965 to whom she was married for 54 years before his death in 2020. She was a devoted daughter, sister, wife, mother, aunt, grandmother, and friend, admired by those who knew and loved her for her strength of character, seeing the good in every person, and every situation. She lived her life committed to serving the Lord with a genuine sweet selflessness.

    Carolyn loved her career in elementary education.  She taught second grade at Delmae Elementary for many years. She finished her 37 year career in Florence District 1 as an ESL teacher. She formed lasting relationships with students, parents, and coworkers. Carolyn had a passion for animals and was involved in volunteering for the Florence Area Humane Society doing education programs, pet therapy, and rescue work. She was also involved with Bethany Christian Services because of her strong belief in the sanctity of life and support for the pro life movement. Her love for all living things also was shown in her flower arranging and genuine green thumb. Participation in the 4 o’clock Garden Club was a great joy.  Also, Carolyn and Joe had lifelong friends in the Tarantella Dance Club.  She was a long time member of the First Presbyterian Church of Florence and then served as a deacon  in the Pawleys Island Presbyterian Church.

    Carolyn was preceded in death by her parents and her husband.  She is survived by her son, Joseph Lester Wolfe,  IV, and his wife, Anne Pinckney, of Pacolet, SC; brothers, Robert Henry Moss, Jr. and his wife, Joanne, and Joseph David Moss and his wife, Kristen; her grandchildren, Chappel Pinckney Wolfe and William Rutledge Wolfe; brother in-law, Henry D. Wolfe and his wife, Debbie; beloved nieces and nephews, Bryan Moss, Sarah Moss McNeil, Marianna Moss, Rachel Moss, Andy Moss, Curry Moss, and many special cousins and extended family.

    Family and friends will gather to honor Carolyn and Joe for a time of remembrance on Sunday, July 10, 2022 from 2 to 4 pm at the home of David and Kristen Moss at 2481 Parsons Gate, Florence, SC. A date to be determined, there will another remembrance gathering in Murrells Inlet, SC as well.  A private service for the placement of Carolyn and Joe’s ashes at Old Orchard Cemetery in Petersburg, Tennessee, will take place in the coming months.

    One of Carolyn’s enduring gifts to the family is her comprehensive memoirs and family history entitled, “Out On the Porch”. She wrote, “Throughout my adult life  my faith in a loving God has sustained me. I have had challenges in my life as we all do, but I have always known that God’s promise of his presence and grace would see me through.”  

    Carolyn spent her final months in Spartanburg to be near her son and family. Dunbar Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.  

“Let your gentleness be evident to all.”  Philippians 4:5 (NIV)