March 1, 2023
Carolyn Bell Edwards Tolley, 82, of Goshen fell asleep in the Lord on March 1, 2023, at the Woodlands Health and Rehab Center.
Mrs. Tolley was born on December 16, 1940 in Rockbridge County a daughter of the late Laymond Douglas and Alice Ayers Edwards.
She retired from the Social Security Administration as a Claims Representative, where she made many life long friends.
She was a member of the Central Advent Christian Church where she was known as the “Candy Lady” but was best known as Granny to everyone. She had a generous, giving heart and loved to do for others.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years Stephen Edgar Tolley; a brother William Earnest Edwards; and a sister A. Lorraine Edwards.
In keeping with her wishes her body has been cremated.
She is survived by a daughter and best friend Karen T. (Scott) McIntyre; two grandsons Ethan T. (Anisha) Craft and Cody A. Craft; a great grandson Aiden Miles Craft; a special niece Michelle (Ben) Jolley; the father of her grandchildren Wesley E. Craft II; a sister Wanda (Todd) Cook; a special friend Debbie (Dan) Rodgers; and a host of nieces and nephews.
A celebration of her life will be held on Saturday March 11, 2023 at 4:00 PM in the Chapel of Arritt Funeral Home with the Rev. Gene Ayers officiating.
The family will receive their friends following the service at Arritt Funeral Home.
A special thank you to all the employees who loved her at the Woodlands.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions to the Woodlands Health and Rehab Center at 1000 Fairview Ave. Clifton Forge, VA 24422, or the Alleghany Humane Society at 9313 Rich Patch Rd. Covington, VA 24426.
The funeral arrangements are being handled by Arritt Funeral Home.
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Dorothy Hayslett
Dec 11, 2023
Keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers during these difficult times.
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Billy Newman
Dec 11, 2023
I did not know Afton, but work with Natalie at MGCC.
Deepest sympathy and condolences to all her family.
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Sonja Helton
Dec 11, 2023
Praying for the Carter family
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Vannessa Bennett
Dec 11, 2023
My prayers go out to the Carter family.
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David liggins Sr
Dec 11, 2023
Condolences to the family nd may the Lord bless you all.
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James hiser
Dec 11, 2023
I’m sorry for ur loss I’ve known Afton my whole life truely good people she will be missed
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Dec 11, 2023
Please accept my most sincere sympathy. May fond memories become treasures of the heart. Prayers and love, Donna S. Nicely
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Dianne Garcia
Dec 11, 2023
My heart goes out to the family. I had the wonderful opportunity of teaching Afton and her mother and father. Afton was a sweet young lady and always a joy with a smile on her face. I am so sorry for the whole family! Please accept my sympathy, to you all.
Dianne Garcia
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Dr. Carmen Chambers-Nash Richmond, Va.
Dec 11, 2023
Prayers and Love for the family.
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Dr. Carmen Chambers-Nash
Dec 11, 2023
Condolences and Love to the family. Richmond, Va.
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Scott Family
Dec 10, 2023
Ccndolences To The Carter Family
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Alvin Boguess 807 Jonestown rd covington va
Dec 10, 2023
Mr Carter was a good man I don't think he met anyone that he did not know always talk to me like a true friend he will be miss