CHERRYVILLE, N.C. - Carolyn Slaughter Lail, age 83, of West Academy St., passed away Saturday, July 20, 2024, at her home.

She was born November 27, 1940 in Lincoln County to the late Cramer Slaughter and Mary Brooks Slaughter Carpenter. Carolyn enjoyed fishing and cooking. She loved to play bingo. She was also a devoted Elvis Presley fan. Carolyn cherished her grandchildren and family more than anything.

In addition to her parents, Carolyn was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Cletus Sylvestus Lail Jr.; daughter, Mary Jane Ehlers; and eight siblings.

Carolyn is survived by her children, Penny Lail, and Cramer Lail (Trish); eight grandchildren, Keith Blanton, Star Kaylor, Brandy Burns, Carol Payne, Michelle Sherlin, Christopher Lail, Sarah Sigmon, and Cory Ehlers; 12 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

The family received friends from 6-8 p.m. Monday, July 22, 2024, at Carpenter-Porter Funeral and Cremation Services.

Funeral services were held at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at the funeral home with Rev. Ricky Sigmon officiating.

Interment followed at City Memorial Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to American Heart Association, PO Box 840692, Dallas, TX 75284-0692.

Condolences may be made to www.carpenterporter.com

Carpenter-Porter Funeral and Cremation Services of Cherryville, N.C. is serving the Lail family.