Linda “Carolyn” Mayo age 74 of Marianna passed away on Thursday, December 8, 2016 at Marianna Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on April 20, 1942 in Marianna. Carolyn worked at Sunland Center, where she enjoyed working with the clients for twenty-eight years and retired as a supervisor over Unit 1. Carolyn had many hobbies which included reading, making floral arrangements and other crafts, listening to gospel music and attending “The Singing Regals” gospel sings. She loved her son Ricky and grandson Dustin dearly. Carolyn also enjoyed spending time with her poodle “Baby Girl.”
Carolyn was preceded in death by her father, Willie T. Joiner; brother, Tommy Joiner; an infant daughter and great-granddaughter Corinne Russell. She is survived by her mother Marie Joiner, son Ricky Russell, and grandson Dustin Russell (Aly Temple). Carolyn is also survived by two brothers Clayton Joiner (Rachel) and Bobby Joiner (Rhonda); sisters Betty Sue Bragg, Shirley Gill (George), Barbara Pumphrey (Ray) and a host of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services for Carolyn will be held on Saturday, December 10, 2016 in the Marianna Chapel Funeral Home at 12:00 p.m. with Chaplain Gino Mayo officiating. Interment will follow in the Pinecrest Memorial Gardens cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to Emerald Coast Hospice (4374 Lafayette St, Marianna, FL 32446)
Marianna Chapel Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Expressions of sympathy may be submitted online at www.mariannachapelfh.com.