Carolyn Blanch McDaniel Sheff, a loving wife, mother, grandmother and devoted friend to many.
She lives on in spirit and remains eternally in the hearts of her family and friends. Carolyn was born in Opp, Alabama on February 8th, 1950 to William and Doris Kennedy McDaniel and is predeceased by her parents and older brother, Noel.
Carolyn and her family resided in Dothan, Alabama for many years, prior to retiring and re-locating to Burnsville, North Carolina where they spent the summers. Meanwhile wintering in Miramar Beach, Florida. Carolyn helped countless students with learning disabilities reach their potential during her career as a special educator.
In her free time, she spent many hours gardening and could easily identify plants, their culinary and medicinal uses, as well as their growing habits. She loved history, hunting for antiques, arrowheads, ancient tools and other rare finds. Her love for nature and her curious mind led her to spend much time outdoors, hiking and exploring. She also enjoyed skiing in the North Carolina mountains with her family.
Carolyn leaves behind her loving husband of nearly fifty years, Tom Sheff; their two sons: Sean and Justin; daughters-in-law: Abby and Sarah; five beautiful grandchildren: Noah, Nathan, Caroline, Lily and Morgan. She also leaves behind many sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews, all of whom will remember good times spent in her company.
A celebration of Carolyn’s life with family and friends will be planned at a future date.
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