Carolyn J. Guilford of 408 Lamp Post Drive, Chesapeake, VA and formerly of 948 Hannah Street, Norfolk, VA, gained her wings on Wednesday afternoon August 5, 2021 at Maryview Heart Hospital.
Born in the Lambert’s Point neighborhood, she was the daughter of the late Melvin J. and Maude H. Davis. She was also predeceased by her husband of 20 years, Douglas Guilford; brother, Melvin B. Davis; nephew, Donald Larrimore, Jr. and a brother-in-law, Curtis Parker.
She was a member of Rock Church and attended Mount Pleasant Baptist Church when her health permitted. She graduated from Booker T. Washington High School in 1962 and attended Norfolk State College for two years.
Carolyn worked as a nurse for Senior Corp and as a beautician at Delreese Styling World.
Survivors include her sisters Eunice Delreese Parker and Mabel Larrimore (Donald, Sr.); nieces, Ciara Z. Larrimore, Nancy Little, Kelli Chisolm (Harry), Renee Parker, Deiyuna Davis; LaQuesia Larrimore-Wilson (David); nephews, Geoffrey Larrimore, Melvin Davis (Michelle), Anthony Davis (Tesha) and Donald Larrimore III; loving cousins, Marjorie Bester (Mike), James Simons (Judith), Michelle Bester; sister-in-law, Isabel Davis; dedicated neighbor, Georgia Jones and loving friends, Shirley Farmer and Ruth Cheeks and a host of relatives and friends.
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Freddie Thompson says
August 9, 2021 at 3:13 pmMy Condolences to Mabel, Direse and Family for we go way from Lambert’s Point.
Know that our prayers and thoughts are with you and that our Savior, Jesus Christ is by your side and understands your broken hearts and will wipe away your tears in due time. Sincerely
Frank B. Felder, Jr. says
August 10, 2021 at 6:24 amPrayers for the family of sister Carolyn. We attended Tuesday Senior Adult Bible study st Mt. Pleasant. She will be missed and her smile. Prayers of comfort and peace for the family.
Psalm 91:1
Doris Knight-Bingham says
August 11, 2021 at 12:20 pmCarolyn worked with me for a number of years at Seniorcorp until her retirement. Always smiling and pleasant. She will be missd. May Jehovah God sustain you at this time of great loss.
Judith Taylor Boatwright says
August 11, 2021 at 1:49 pmMy condolences and prayers to the family during this sorrowful time.Carolyn was always a real sweetheart.Know that God will carry you through with His love and faithfulness!!Weeping may endure for a night,but joy cometh in the morning.God bless each on you individually, as well as collectively. Amen
Pauletta Dyson Spruill says
August 11, 2021 at 2:15 pmMy prayers go to Delrese, Mabel, and the entire family during this time. I remember the many days I spent at Aunt Maude’s home with you all. You were always loving, giving, kind, and generous with your love. Carolyn will indeed be missed. I pray that God will envelop you with His love and that you continue to hold on to His unchanging hand.
Elnora Avery Boyd and Erica Boyd says
August 11, 2021 at 2:58 pmMy prayers and condolences to Delreese and Mabel and family during this time. May God comfort you in the days ahead.