Carolyn Miller Phillips Powell

Carolyn Miller Phillips Powell 91, known for her contagious laughter, went to be with the Lord on the 10th of January 2026 and passed peacefully with her children by her side.

Born in Arcadia SC on May 14, 1934, she graduated from Fairforest High School in 1952. She was a head cheerleader (nicknamed “Flip”) and member of the Block F club. She was also a member of the Library Club, Commercial (AKA Business) Club, Senior J.H.A, and Science Club. Also, she sang in the school chorus. She was involved in the school newspaper “The Forrester”. She was a member of the hall patrol and named “most friendly” for the class of 1952. She later played a big part in the planning of her high school class reunions. She also attended Cecil Business College. She was a member of Arcadia United Methodist Church and married Gasvy Edward Phillips Jr of Una SC. She then became a member of Arcadia Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School. She served as Den Mother for the local Cub Scout Pack and was active in the PTA at Arcadia Elementary School. She worked at Mayfair Mills (Bailey Plant), co-owned Tindall’s Steakhouse in Fairforest and went on to work at Arrow Automotive, Butte Knitting Mills and Springs Industries. She served as President of the Lym-Anns Civic Association from 1986 – 1991 and was co-editor of the cookbook (The Hearts that Care) celebrating the Association’s 25th anniversary in 1987. She is a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church in Roebuck where she volunteered in the food pantry.

She is preceded in death by her parents Samual G. Miller and Gladys Smith Miller, her husband Gasvy (Jr) and son Gasvy Edward (Eddie) Phillips 3rd.

She is survived by her two children Randy Guy Phillips (Jane), Janet Phillips Harvey (Brian), Grandson Chadwick Lee Perry (Heather) and her sister Helen West (Bill). In addition, her legacy includes 13 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren with one on the way, and 3 great-great grandchildren.

Faith, Hope and Charity but the greatest is Charity. 1 Corinthians 13:13.

Faith, Hope and Love are virtues of our beloved mother. No one could ever deny the faith our mom has in Jesus. She made His teachings an integral part of her everyday life. Her hope was expressed through her writings and her positive outlook on life with everyone she met. Her love of her Lord and family was everlasting. In keeping with the example Christ gave us to follow, she loved everyone and was dearly loved by all. She was an avowed philanthropist freely giving her all throughout her life. She left behind a legacy of love and devotion that will remain forever.

The celebration of life is Saturday, January 24, 2026: Visitation from 10:00 -11:30 am. Funeral service will be 12:00 noon, at Bethlehem Baptist Church, 797 Old Georgia Rd, Moore, SC 29369.

Due to our mother’s great love for all children, in memory of Carolyn, contributions may be made to the Bethlehem Baptist Church Children’s Playground Fund:

Checks should be made out to BBC Playground Fund and mailed to the Bethlehem Baptist Church, 797 Old Georgia Rd, Moore SC 29369.

(Please indicate in the check memo section “donation is in memory of Carolyn Powell”).

Contributions may be made online: https://bbcroebuck.breezechms.com/give/online

(Please indicate in the online comments section money is dedicated for children’s playground in memory of Carolyn Powell).