Carolyn

Middlebrooks

Carolyn Lee Middlebrooks was born to Ozella White and Charlie Clifton on January 15, 1949. She was raised by Georgia Mae White until her death. Carolyn attended Carver High School. She was a member of White Hill Missionary Baptist Church until she met and married her first husband Auzzie "Junebug" Middlebrooks. She then became a member of Temple Of Compassion And Deliverance until her health began to fail.

She worked as a housekeeper for Mrs. Peggy Watson for 15 years. Later in her life she became the neighborhood babysitter.

She departed this earthly realm on Saturday, July 23, 2022 at Diversicare in Tupelo MS after a brief illness.

She leaves behind to cherish her precious memories three children of her heart: her daughter Martha Ruf (Ron) her son Sylvester Lewis (Darnisha) daughter Lorraine Middlebrooks. Five granddaughters: Tranaisha Ruf (Norman) Saniya Hamilton, Heavenly Hughes, Kamarria Lewis, LaToya Gregory, Four grandsons Jaden Ruf (Jaliyah), Ashton Clark, Alex Gregory, Brandon Gregory (Alexis).

Two sisters: Timmie Marie Bean (Robert), Cleo McAllister (Eddie), one brother: Walter Howard Spearman (Charlene) A special niece Kim Pierce (Robin), two great nephews and one great niece whom she helped raise: Robin Kemon Morris (Kiya), Wanya Morris, and Adre'anna Morris (Quay). A host of nieces, nephews, and cousins. A wonderful neighbor: Mr. Woods and great landlord Mr. Bill who checked on her as well kept her company when her daughter and son couldn't make it across town.

She was preceded in death by her parents, grandparents, three sisters, two brothers, two husbands, aunts, uncles, and cousins.