Carolyn Sue Shaw Heathcock, age 91, of Florence, passed away June 24, 2025. Visitation will be Friday, June 27 at Williams Funeral Home from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. with the funeral following at 11:00 a.m. A private burial will be in Tri-Cities Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers include Jason Heathcock, Travis Heathcock, Colin Dennis, Jordan Dennis, Carter Renn, and Gavin Renn.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Dean Heathcock; mother, Helen Shaw; father, Willis ‘Erman’ Shaw; and grandson, Taylor Brett Heathcock.

Carolyn is survived by her children, Gary Heathcock (Rita), Brett Heathcock (Tammy), Laura Heathcock Dennis (Randy); siblings, Marilyn Shaw North, Willis Erman ‘Buddy’ Shaw Jr. (Jean); grandchildren, Jason Heathcock (Molly), Christie Heathcock Renn (Scott), Ashley Heathcock Reddick, Brittany Heathcock Parker (Patrick), Colin Dennis, and Jordan Dennis; great-grandchildren, Julia Anne, Travis, and Mae Heathcock, Carter, Emily, Caroline, and Gavin Renn, Ava, Pax, Katelyn Reddick, Eliana, Alexandra Hickerson, and Charlotte Hook.

Carolyn dedicated 27 years to Florence Parks and Recreation Royal Avenue Center. She made many lasting memories at the Royal Avenue pool. Carolyn had many other hobbies, but most important was spending time with her loving family.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Southern Care New Beacon Hospice. The family would like to express their appreciation to the team at Southern Care New Beacon Hospice for their excellent care.