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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To my family, my heart goes out to you all. I will be there with you in spirit. Mom and I are praying for you and may cousin Carol Rest in Heavenly Peace until we all meet again. Love you cousin Waddell you opened doors for me when I got to Burke County while substituting for your classes and I know your heart is hurting right now, but it will all be better by and by. Love Eunice Anita Ervin Margie B. Ervin
It is with fawn memories of your affectionate smile and laughter that I will always cherish. No matter what was going on you were always smiling and positive. The angles are now sharing your gift in heaven. We are saddened by our earthly loss. However, we rejoice in knowing that you smiling and rejoicing even more in heaven. I pray that these thoughts and memories will keep your love ones lifted in times disparity as they deal with your absence in the physical. ❤️🙏🏽
Carol was a wonderful,kind hearted person.Very humble and loved herself some Jesus Christ.This was heartbreaking,but happy she is with the Lord and won't have to suffer anymore.Loved her.
Praying for the family’s strength through this sad time
From our hearts to Heaven above may you rest in heavenly peace for your fight here pain and suffering are no more. Thank you Carol for inviting Marsha and myself to your home just days before your departure with that warm hug of loves you gave us. Our condolences to the families..Amen
Our thoughts and prayers are with Waddell and family during this difficult time. With Love Burke Dialysis.
Family, you have my condolences. She was always involved in the church and activities in community. Praying for your strength.