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Caroline Hamilton Ervin, 82, of Morganton, NC, passed away peacefully on February 28th, 2024.
Caroline grew up in Morganton in a home known as “Furnifold” and spent some days hanging out at the Home Laundry, that her father owned. She also spent time on the weekends with her Hennessee family in Glen Alpine and summers at their cabin in Gingercake Acres, swimming and riding horses. She married and raised her 3 children. Caroline opened C. Ervin & Associates Real Estate Company in 1989 where she was a successful real estate broker for 20 years. She was a charter member of the Morganton Service League and served on the board of Southmountain Institute giving years of volunteer service. She was a caregiver for Nelle and Paul Hennessee.
Caroline was an adventure traveler and traveled to the Galapagos, China, India, Africa and Ireland. For her 70th birthday, she went on a road trip across the United States. Caroline had a passion for politics and enjoyed educating her Facebook friends. She celebrated her Irish heritage with a large celebration each year on St. Patrick’s Day.
Caroline attended St. Genevieve of the Pines, St. Mary’s of Raleigh, Converse College and UNC Chapel Hill.
Preceded in death by her parents Cecil Dane Hamilton and Charles Hennessee Hamilton and her brother, Dane. Caroline is survived by children Kim Ervin Smith (Keith), Laura Ervin Mulwee (Scott) and John W. Ervin, III (Claire); Seven grandchildren Dorothy Smith, Tom Randolph, Jr. and partner John Cagle, Stephen Smith and fiancé Sarah, Julia Randolph Rohde (Tom), Caroline Smith, Grace Ann Ervin, Jack Ervin and coming in May, great-grandchild Ella Caroline Rohde. She is also survived by sisters-in-law Dorothy Ervin and Frankie Boyd and her birth siblings Nancy Eaves, Leigh Harris, Dianne Mann and Wilbur Wells. Close family friends are Linda Caldwell, Noah Pitts, Shalana Grogan, Terrace Place neighbors, her bird Raffi and Morganton lifelong friends. A visitation will be held from 2 to 4 p.m., Sunday, March 3rd, 2024 at Sossoman Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of your choice.
The family would like to express their appreciation to the loving and caring staff at Amorem Hospice.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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My condolences Mrs Ervin always was warm and welcoming to us kids growing up the whole Mi casa su casa thing she lived it … a bright and generous spirit .. sad to hear this RIP
OMG! I had no idea! I am heartbroken and shocked at this news. To the children and grandchildren of Caroline; you have my deepest sympathy and heartfelt condolences. May you forever be comforted by your happiest memories of times spent with her and may she rest in sweet Heavenly Peace. I babysat Kim and Laura Scott when home was on Powe St.
Dear Laura, Kim, and John, I was sorry to hear about Caroline. Thinking of your Mom brought back fun memories of our high school years. Coming in through your front door no matter what time of day or night finding Caroline in her spot on the sofa with a cold cup of coffee or wine waiting to hear what we had gotten into. I so remember her laugh as we told our far fetched stories. May you all find your heart and mind filled with happy memories of your Mom. Take care.
Ervins, please accept my condolences. Your mom, and your whole family, was very warm and welcoming to me throughout my teenage years. I have very fond memories of that time and you all. I can close my eyes and clearly imagine your mom placing her New York Times crossword on her lap and peering over her reading glasses to welcome me into your home. Thoughts and prayers. Sincerely Christopher McBrayer
Dear Kim, Laura, and Little John, I was so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. She was a good , good friend through all my days in Morgantown- a true encourager of mine and a great comforter in the down times. We had a lot of good times and managed to get through the bad ones together. I will miss knowing she was with us. My love and sympathy to you all/always so hard to lose a mother. ❤️Mary Beth Becker
So sorry to hear this. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Laura- Mom and I are sad to hear the news of your mother’s passing. We will keep you and the Ervin family in our thoughts and prayers. Debra Clark and Betty Clark
I am so sorry for your loss.
This broke my heart when I learned this sad news. Caroline was truly all that, encouraging, inviting, dry humor and seriously motivating. She invited me into her home and treated me like her best friend. I will always remember her and appreciate her for her charm, wit and candor. She was such a champion for things being done right and didn't like hidden agendas. Rest high on That Mountain Caroline, SIHP. To the family Laura, Kim, John and her grands whom she adored may you find comfort in knowing that GODs got you all and lean into him. I offer my deepest condolences.