Carolyn Stacy Nash Phillips

August 20, 2025

CHARLOTTE – Mrs. Carolyn Stacy Nash Phillips, 71, of Charlotte, North Carolina, died Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at Atrium Health Pineville Hospital of pulmonary fibrosis.

Carolyn was born November 28, 1953, in Charlotte to the late Rosa Stacy and Henry Grady Nash, Jr.  She attended Charlotte Country Day School, the University of North Carolina, and graduated from UNC Charlotte.  She recently celebrated her 50th anniversary with Stephen O'Berry Phillips, who survives her.

Carolyn was deeply thoughtful and devoted to showing hospitality and care to others.  She retired from careers in banking and as an estate paralegal, where she brought security and hope to people at their most vulnerable time.  Carolyn was a member of Providence United Methodist Church for almost her entire life and a mainstay of the United Methodist Women and the Crosstalkers Sunday School class.

Carolyn is survived by her husband, Stephen; her son Matthew, daughter-in-law Heather, and grandchildren Grady and Elizabeth Phillips of Winston-Salem; and her son Brent, daughter-in-law Brandy, and grandchildren Abraham, Charles, and Matilda Phillips of Glendale, California.

A memorial service to honor Carolyn’s life will be held 2:00 PM on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at Providence United Methodist Church.  A reception will follow the service at the church.  The service will be livestreamed by the church at: https://boxcast.tv/view/carolyn-phillips-memorial-service-vwc7vlocjcignw2jiat9 for those unable to attend in person.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be offered in memory of Carolyn to Providence United Methodist Church, Attn: United Methodist Women, 2810 Providence Rd, Charlotte, NC 28211.

Arrangements are in the care of Kenneth W. Poe Funeral & Cremation Service, 1321 Berkeley Ave., Charlotte, NC 28204; (704) 641-7606.  Online condolences may be shared at www.kennethpoeservices.com.

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  • Becky Price

    Steve, I am so very sorry to hear of Carolyn’s passing. She was a wonderful Christian person, always kind and friendly. I will be thinking of you and Matthew and Brent and their families in the days ahead.

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  • Vicki Glosson

    I met Carolyn at Providence United Methodist when we moved to Charlotte.
    She didn’t have the word NO in her vocabulary. She was always willing to take the toughest jobs, and made them look easy.
    Her cup of compassion, concern and support runneth over!!!
    The Lord has brought one classy lady and warrior for the Lord home. Keeping your family in prayer and thoughts.

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  • Sharon Valdez

    It is with sadness that I have learned of Mrs. Phillips' passing. Her son, Matthew, recently completed his internship at our church, St Clement's Episcopal in Clemmons, NC and we are very fond of him. We were out of the country when she passed due to my husband's father's passing and we know the grief of a loved one leaving us. We are praying for the family as they move foreward through this time when they say goodbye to a beloved wife, mother, mother-in-law and grandmother. We hope that you know that you all have our deepest condolences and know that Mrs. Phillips is now in the nearer presence of the Lord. Sharon and Andres Valdez

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  • Debbie Lancaster

    Steve my thoughts and prayers are with you and your children. My prayer is that God will comfort you in your loss. Carolyn was such a sweet and kind lady. I’m sure she will be greatly missed.

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