Carolyn Patricia Shifflett

Carolyn Patricia Shifflett
Carolyn Patricia Shifflett, 57, of Charlottesville passed away Saturday, February 4, 2012 at Martha Jefferson Hospital.
Carolyn was born January 21, 1955, the daughter of the late Harry Lee Shifflett and Audrey M. Shifflett Lamb.
In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Newman and Ella B. Shifflett.
Carolyn is survived by her two daughters, Ashley and Amy Gentry; a granddaughter, Madilyn Stevens all of Charlottesville; her very good friend, James Morris, whom she thought of as the son she never had and his wife, Courtney, of Fredericksburg.
In addition, she is survived by her uncle, Clarence W. Shifflett, Sr. of Stanardsville; her aunt, Mary Alice Garrett of Falls Church; and numerous cousins and friends.
She was especially close to two of her cousins, Georgia Anne Garrett of Falls Church and Cindy Shifflett of Stanardsville.
Carolyn is also survived by her beloved cat, “Allie.”
Carolyn was baptized and confirmed in the Episcopal Church at an early age.
During Carolyn’s working career she held a variety of positions including owning her own business until her health forced her into retirement.
Carolyn, even in poor health, never complained and remained a caring person. For the last seven month she has resided in Stanardsville as a caregiver for her father’s cousin, Dallas C. Shifflett. Dallas became very fond of Carolyn and she will also have a special place Dallas’ heart. While residing there, Carolyn also the hearts of two young “men,” Nicolas and Triston.
In retirement, Carolyn enjoyed her time shopping, dining out, being with family and friends, crocheting, working puzzles, puzzle books, playing cards and “discussing the old days” with anyone that listened. Above all, her greatest joy was “the apple of her eye” Madilyn and being “Grandma.”
A funeral service will be held at 1:30 P.M. Friday, February 10, 2012 at the Ryan Funeral Home, 12819 Spotswood Trail, Ruckersville with Larry Hudson officiating. Carolyn will be laid to rest at Pocosan Mountain Cemetery.
Pallbearers for the service will be: James Morris, Harry Lee Shifflett, Gregory Ray Shifflett, Donnie Wayne Shifflett, Shirley T. Breeden and Curtis Snow.
The family would like to thank the staff members of the Martha Jefferson Hospital Intensive Care Unit, DaVita, Inc. (Dialysis) at Forest Lakes, and Greene County Transit for all their care shown to Carolyn.
An online guestbook is available at www.ryanfuneral.com.
Ryan Funeral Home of Ruckersville is in charge of arrangements.