Carolyn Allen Claytor, 80, of Crimora, went to be with her Lord, peacefully, surrounded by family on Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023.

She was born on April 15, 1943 in Waynesboro, daughter of the late Alvin E. and Margaret H. Allen.  Carolyn was a graduate of Waynesboro High School.  She was a member of Hopeman Parkway Church of God. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and loved being a stay at home Mom raising her 3 daughters. Her daughters loved it too.   Previously, she had worked at High's Ice Cream, Kroger, and G. E. Carolyn enjoyed reading, music, TV, and eating out.

Survivors include her loving husband of 54 years, Oliver, 3 daughters, Michelle "Shelly" Hall, Kenny of Elkton, Tonya Mutherspaw, Ricky of Swoope, Jody Bryant, Scottie of Verona; 2 grandchildren, Ryan McLaughlin, Belén of Waynesboro and Dylan Dever of Verona; a brother Charles Allen of North Carolina.

She was preceded in death by 2 grandsons, Philip and Tristan McLaughlin.

The family would like to thank caregiver, Darlene Hamilton and Hospice of the Shenandoah for the great care they gave Carolyn.

There will be a graveside service at Augusta Memorial Park on Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. officiated by Pastor David Clinedinst.

Arrangements are being handled by McDow Funeral Home.

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