Carol Jean Ervin, 68, of Morganton, NC, passed away Tuesday, December 5, 2023.
Born in Burke County, NC on August 17, 1955, she was the daughter of the late Lander Corpening, Sr. and Hattie Mae Hunter Corpening.
Carol was a member of Shiloh AME Church. She was a children’s Sunday school teacher, usher, and sang in the choir. She was a freehand artist, an avid gardener, and enjoyed growing flowers. Carol had a green thumb and could grow anything.
A loving wife, mother, and aunt, Carol is survived by her husband of 47 years, Osaie Waddell Ervin; son, DeMon Ervin; sister, Estelle Corpening; niece, Chere Avery; nephew, LaShon Corpening; great-niece, Bria Corpening; great-nephew, Emannuel James Tallent; brothers-in-law, AFCM Lawrence Ervin USN Ret., John Ervin, and Bruce Ervin; sister-in-law, Marjorie Ervin; and special friends, Henrietta Howell, Wanda Davis, and Vicky Tate.
In addition to her parents, Carol was preceded in death by her son, Preston Ervin; special parents, Lee and Helen Hunter; siblings, Rev. Lander “LC” Corpening, Geneva Corpening Avery, James Edward Corpening, Dorothy Harbison, and Joseph Hunter; nephew, Maurice Avery, sister-in-law, Annie Ervin; and brothers-in-law, Phillip and Ralph Ervin.
The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at Shiloh AME Church. The funeral will begin at noon in the church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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It has taken me awhile to come to grips with this passing. Waddell, family may GOD give you all strength as you go through. You have my deepest, sincere condolences. Carol Jean tell the rest of the family Howdy, howdy until we meet again! No more suffering, no more pain only JOY in the morning!
A beautiful spirit a joy to be around
Cousin Waddell, I am so very sorry for your loss. I didn’t have a chance to see Carrol much but I clearly remember her lifting her voice to the lord in song. I pray for your peace and comfort during this difficult time. Sincerely, Celeste
Auntie I will always remember spending the nights and you treating as if I was your own child. You would get in me just like you would get on Preston and Demon. I Love You and you will be missed.
Sorry for your loss prayers for your family during this time of reflection
So very sorry for the loss of a friend and classmate. May God’s peace be with Carol’s family and loved ones. Love to you all🙏🏽.
Condolences to the families and friends of Carol Jean. Going to miss her smile and grace, but we all know she is with the Lord and not suffering anymore.
Auntie I will always remember us singing in the blue light basement. Nephew Beasley
May God’s comfort be with you Waddell as you lay your wife to rest. I shall continue praying for you and your son.🙏🏽💐
I loved Carol. She always took time to talk and always smiling and laughing. We used to work together. It wasn't to long ago I saw her in Ross's. We talked a little while. I will miss running into her because she was always so friendly. And always smiling. You will be missed Carol🙏