Carolyn Whitlow Hall

Carolyn Jane Whitlow Hall, 94, of Reidsville, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on October 23, 2025, surrounded by her loving family at her home. Born on May 6, 1931, in Reidsville, she was the daughter of S. Daniel Whitlow and Heleon Griffin Whitlow.

A celebration of her life will be held at 3:00 PM Sunday, October 26, 2025, at Fairview Baptist Church with Pastor Heath Lloyd officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at Wilkerson Funeral Home on Saturday, October 25th from 6:00 – 8:00 PM and other times at "The Barn", 160 Crystal Lake Trail, Reidsville.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Carl “Caddy” Edward Hall, with whom she shared a lifetime of love, laughter, and devotion. They were married on August 21, 1948, together they built a beautiful life, and a successful family business grounded in faith, kindness, and hard work.

Survivors include her children: Carl Stephen Hall and wife Joan Stokes Hall; Cheryl Hall McBride and husband Wayne McBride; and Shannon Hall Ort and husband Steve Ort.

Her grandchildren include Crystal Elrod Robertson and husband Chris Robertson; Si Alexander Hall (Krista Smith); Daniel Shawn Rakes and wife Kristi Brim Rakes; Stephen Hace Rakes and wife Rachel Rakes; and Nathan Rakes and wife Cheryl Rakes.

Great-grandchildren are Christian Owen Robertson (Mackenzie Blake), Carson Hall Robertson, Kane Whitlow Rakes, Kase Leelin Rakes, Makenna James Smith-Hall, Larklen Stokes Smith-Hall, Makenzi Smith, Lukas Smith, Logan Rakes, Jackson Rakes, Lauren Rakes, and Lilli Wiseman

She was preceded in death by her brothers, Ralph Amos Whitlow and William “Bill” Daniel Whitlow.

She is also remembered fondly by her special friend, Doris Joyner.

A lifelong member of Fairview Baptist Church in the Monroeton Community, Carolyn served faithfully as a Sunday School teacher, church clerk, choir member, and part of the homebound ministry. She was the first president of the Monroeton Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary, a proud member of the Monroeton Garden Club, card ministry and active in the American Business Women’s Association.

Carolyn worked for Blue Bell Industries (Wrangler) and Annie Penn Hospital, where she retired as Business Manager in 1978. After retirement, she joined her husband, Carl, at Hall Well & Plumbing, serving as Office Manager and working side by side with her best friend to help grow the family business and becoming co-owner at his death.

Carolyn was a woman of deep faith and gentle spirit. Her kindness, generosity, and love for others were the hallmarks of her life. She never had a harsh word to say and made everyone who entered her home feel welcome. She loved her family, extended family, and her many friends dearly. She found joy in the simple things – her flowers, her collection of birdhouses and frogs, and cooking Monday night dinners for her family. Holidays and birthdays were especially dear to her, filled with warmth, laughter, and her famous home-cooked meals. Her home was warm and festive, decorated for every holiday and season. Music brough her endless joy. She cherished choir specials at church, Christmas programs, and her self-playing piano. She will be remembered for her unwavering faith, her love of family, her gentle laughter, and her ability to make everyone feel loved.

The family extends heartfelt thanks to Ancora Compassionate Care of Rockingham County and her devoted caregivers: Audrey Wilson, Mrs. Yvonne Henderson, Miss Barbara Foster, Miss Kinia Green and Mrs. Amy Motley.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Fairview Baptist Cemetery Fund , 2531 Flat Rock Road, Reidsville, NC 27320 or Ancora Compassionate Care of Rockingham County P.O. Box 281, Wentworth, NC 27235.

Her love, laughter, and smile will live on in all who knew her.

“And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.” – 1 Corinthians 13:13