Ruth Carolyn Holland Warren
August 10, 2022
Ruth Carolyn Holland Warren of Charlotte, NC, passed away on Wednesday, August 10, 2022. She was born in Sampson County, NC on January 30,1935 to George Roscoe Holland and Lola Mae Lee Holland. Carolyn was the youngest of six children. She was raised on a farm and attended school in the Herring Community where she excelled in academics and basketball and met her future husband, James Albert Warren, Sr.
Carolyn passed away two weeks short of her 70th wedding anniversary. After Carolyn and Albert married, the couple moved to Charlotte where their oldest, James, Jr. was born. Albert was drafted and sent overseas. The young family was eventually reunited in Stuttgart, Germany where Albert was stationed. Following Albert’s service, the family came back to Charlotte, NC where the couple lived and raised their children. In 1982, they moved to Greenville, SC for Albert's job and later lived in Southern Pines, NC for over 25 years before coming back to Charlotte to be closer to their family.
Wherever Carolyn lived, she had many friends and served in many different churches. She never complained or raised her voice in anger, and rarely showed frustration or bad temper. She was patient, calm, and a peacemaker. Even after the onset of Parkinson’s, she carried herself with dignity and grace for over 20 years. She was a great homemaker, cook, mother, and grandmother. Carolyn played games, created arts and crafts, and swam with all the grandkids until they were exhausted. She loved God, her family, friends, music, bridge and basketball. She was loved by all and will be missed every day.
Carolyn is survived by husband, Albert, and their three children, James, Jr. (Brenda); Dean Anthony Warren (Lisa); and Karen Ruth Marcilliat (Kevin); ten grandchildren: Carol Jones (Kevin); April Warren (Dave Clay); Amanda Hicks (Tim); Jenny Orkin (Kevin); Kevin Marcilliat (Lauren); Tom Warren (Rachel); Taylor Warren (Savanah); Jordan Warren (Quinn), Katie Warren, and Mary Claire Warren. She also leaves 15 great grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, Carolyn was predeceased by her sister, Winnie Merrell and her four brothers, Maurice, Murray, Monnie, and Oscar.
There will be a private memorial service on August 20, 2022. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Parkinson Disease Association, 135 Parkinson Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10305, or Hospice & Palliative Care Charlotte Region, 7845 Little Ave., Charlotte, NC 28226.
Arrangements are in the care of Kenneth W. Poe Funeral & Cremation Service. (704) 641-7606 Online condolences may be shared at www.kennethpoeservices.com.
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Our heart felt sympathy on the loss of your precious Carolyn.
You brought glory and honor to marriage.
In love and friendship.
Rudy and Gayle Passons. -
Al, we are so sorry for the loss of your precious wife, Carolyn. Our heart and prayers go out to you and your family.
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Carolyn was a sweet and caring person of our Sunday School class. Al was always very caring and you knew there was deep love between them.
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Uncle Al, Jim, Dean, and Karen--There are fond memories that come to mind of Aunt Carolyn since I became part of the Warren family after marriage to my beloved Dave. She was a beautiful down-to-earth aunt who graciously shared her recipes with me upon request. She was a favorite of mine and will be greatly missed. Emily, Erin and I extend our love and condolences to all of you.
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Carolyn was asweet, dignified lady who , along with Al, raised three amazing children. Our relationship at CHARLOTTE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH was very special years. Our love and condolences to all the family.
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Albert,Jim, Dean, Karen ,my thoughts and prayers are with all of you during the sad time.
She was such a graceful person and a delight to be around when we were able to be together.
Janette Jackson Barber
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