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Carolyn Jean Dawson

1961 - 2025

Carolyn Jean Dawson obituary, 1961-2025, Evans, WV

BORN

1961

DIED

2025

FUNERAL HOME

Casto Funeral Home - Evans

157 Evans Road

Evans, West Virginia

Carolyn Dawson Obituary

 


Carolyn Jean (Shamblin) Dawson, 63, of Sandyville, WV, passed away January 17, 2025 at her residence following a sudden illness. 
She was born July 10, 1961, in Ripley, WV, a daughter of the late William Jasper Shamblin and Hazel Mae Casto. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters Charlotte Norton and Corrina Conley.
She was a homemaker and attended Victory Church, Ripley, WV. She enjoyed flowers and spending time with family. 
Survivors include her sons, Ricky Good of Florida, Rodney (Brittany) Shamblin of Given, WV and Judd Dawson of Ripley, WV; brothers, Jim (Connie) Shamblin of Sandyville, Richard (Melinda) Shamblin of South Carolina, Michael (Stacy) Shamblin of Ripley, Howard Shamblin of Ripley and Jerry (Amber) Shamblin of Charleston; sister, Chris Shamblin of Sandyville; grandchildren, Kyle Blinn, Riley and Addison Shamblin. 
Visitation with friends and family will be from 12 p.m. until 4 p.m., Saturday, February 1, 2025 at Victory Church, Ripley, WV. 
Arrangements provided by Casto Funeral Home, Evans, WV. 
Condolences may be shared with the family at: castofuneralhome.com

Published by The Smoky Mountain Times on Jan. 21, 2025.

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Addison

February 18, 2025

Granny I will miss u. You were the best grandma ever. I love you very much and I know you loved me very much I can't wait to see you again in heaven. At least I know your not hurting anymore and you have the best home ever I love you sooooooooooooooooooooo much

Virginia Myers

February 1, 2025

Thank you for the memories

Margery Richards

January 23, 2025

Carolyn was my best friend in school at Gilmore Elementary we got into some mischief lol I will miss her dearly. RIP my friend

Lori Cook

January 23, 2025

Always had a big smile and a hug when I saw her -
Will always remember her kindness.
Prayers for the family.

With love,
Lori Cook
(Tom's Daughter)

Misti Sayre

January 22, 2025

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Judy Miller Roseberry

January 21, 2025

CJ,my friend always, love you and going to miss you

Brooke Tedder

January 21, 2025

I miss u so much already, u were like my 2nd mom. I'd never left if I would have knew that was our last visit. Now who's going to call me all the time to make sure I'm doing my best to live after losing my soul mate.. Give grandma lov for me & Johnathan tell them both i love them more than words could express.. Until we met again Aunt Carylon xoxox

John Sook

January 21, 2025

Carolyn always had a mischievous grin and a kind heart. I loved seeing her when I was a kid (even though she was a teenager and I was a little kid cousin who could have been a bother) but she never acted like that. I always knew fun and mischief was around the corner and she was going to be at the center or near the center of it.

She and Patty made special effort to watch over my sister when Mom died..which was never easy and without being asked and I will never forget that.

Rest in peace Carolyn - the world is a better place for the parts of it you touched.

Jessica Ingram

January 21, 2025

I just called her last week, I knew she sounded weak. My 2nd Mom, she always called me Cinderella. She was such a wonderful soul. I miss her so much already. I will never forget all the things she taught me growing up.

Joyce King

January 21, 2025

She was always so kind to me. Always happy

Cheryl Clark

January 21, 2025

She will be missed a great lady

Patty sayre

January 21, 2025

She called me every birthday at 12.01 but for some reason didn't this year I love her and going to miss her

Noah Shamblin

January 21, 2025

I knew Aunt Carolyn to always be full of love for all those around her and to always be hungry for a little ear snacking / kissing. Never once have I seen her angry. I will miss both her and those ear kisses. Wish I could have one more big hug. Love you Aunt Carolyn!

Tammy Staats

January 21, 2025

Rest peaceful my friend

Lisa Hendricksen

January 21, 2025

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always...fly high ❤

Judy Miller Roseberry

January 21, 2025

C,J was a dear friend I've known her for many years,we used to have a great time when we were younger,she will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers go to her family. Sending our condolences . Love you always C,J

Tammy Carpenter Barker

January 21, 2025

Where do I start..I'm truly gonna miss this woman..she's been a dear friend to me...n I to her..for alot of years. We watched each other raise our kids ..n both of us becoming grandmas..n she luved all her kids..n grandkids..heck for that matter..she luved all kids. I remember couple yrs back it was July 7th..my bday n Carolyns was July 10th..n I was at her house helpin her mow n weedeat..n Carolyn says..Tammy u don't need to be here helpin me with my yard it's yer bday n I said just sit on yer porch n watch me n Britni get yer yard done...it's yer bday present from Britni n me...she's said.....Yer a true friend. And that's what we've always been..with no 1 argument n all these years.
So I'm really gonna miss her..but she still lives n our hearts n will never forget her.
I'm so sorry for everyone's loss..

Joyce SCOTT

January 21, 2025

All my memories of Carolyn were great ones. She was fun loving,had a big smile. But my favorite part was she had a really big loving heart. She loved her family,friends,and anyone else who knew her. She will be a big loss to her family and friends. And to me. I love and miss her already. Love and miss her already. Joyce Lynn Shamblin Scott.

Christina Barrett

January 21, 2025

May her candle always burn bright

Christina Barrett

January 21, 2025

Growing up with Carolyn was a challenge. As a bigger sister she was always teasing and picking on me( guess that's normal sister stuff). She was always there to help me with my kids when I really needed it...she gave me a place to stay when I needed a change for my youngest daughter.... They remained close until the end....
One memory I'll never forget was her doubling me on her bicycle down the hill from Ravenswood pool, when we were probably 8 and 9, she hit the curb at the bottom and we went flying through the air into someone's yard....We both walked away and laughed about it in later years of our lives....
All can't share all the memories of her here but that was one that has always come to mind as I think about her.... I will miss you bunches....

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