Mrs. Carrie P. Coletrane Obituary in Wadesbaro at Smith's Funeral Home

Obituary For Mrs. Carrie P. Coletrane

Above all else, Carrie was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and as well as an outstanding colleague and faithful friend to many. Carrie took very special care of her mother, Mary Henrietta Parsons. She was the primary caretaker for her in her latter years and, with the support of her siblings, was instrumental in assuring that her medical and various needs were fulfilled. Carrie had a magnetic personality that made her known for being loving, sweet, soft-spoken and stern. She will be missed for her sense of humor and dedication to her family, church family, and all who knew her.

Carrie Parsons Coletrane, was born to the late Lonzo and Mary Henrietta Parsons, March 17, 1956. Carrie went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, September 17, 2024.

Carrie was a proud graduate of Bowman Senior High, Class of 1974. She worked at Wadesboro Manufacturing Company and Glenn of Morven, North Carolina. Her work ethic enabled her to have her two youngest siblings work at the Wadesboro Mfg. Co. during the summer months, providing them with funds to attend college.

Carrie also sang with the Pilgrim Starletts, comprised of sisters and friends of the Pilgrim Stars-a group formed by her brothers and friends of the family.

She confessed Christ at an early age and was a faithful member of Parson Grove Missionary Baptist Church. During her tenure at Parson Grove, she served as a dedicated member of the Sunday School and Senior Choir Department. She also served alongside her husband, Reverend Dr. Gregory Coletrane in ministry at Chilson Grove, Henry Grove, and Covington Missionary Baptist Church.

On April 21, 1984, she was joined in Holy Matrimony to Reverend Dr. Irvin Gregory Coletrane. From this union was born a son, Phillip Irvin Coletrane.

Carrie was predeceased by her parents, Lonzo and Henrietta Parsons of Lilesville, NC, a sister, Prophetess Lou Etta Parsons McCray (Wilson, Apostle) of Albany, GA, and a brother, Rev. Dr. Alonzo A. Parsons (Elaine) of Chester, VA.

Carrie leaves to cherish her memories her husband, Rev. Dr. Irvin Gregory Coletrane, her son, Phillip Irvin Coletrane, and daughter-in-law, Stephanie Coletrane, as well as her two grandsons, Chaner Coletrane and Chandler Summers.

Carrie is also survived by close family including her siblings: Pastor Lennon Parson (Minister Shirley) of Indian Trail, NC; Pastor Eddie S. Parsons (First Lady Wanda) of Monroe, NC; Pastor Patricia Parson Cole (the late Pastor Samuel R. Cole, Sr.) of Wadesboro, NC; Apostle Dr. Ronnie L. Parson (First Lady Rubina) of Harrisburg, NC, Alice Parsons Gatewood (Daniel) of Albemarle, NC; and Minister Paul A. Parsons (Adrianne) of Raleigh, NC; mother-in-law, Shirley Coletrane; sister-in-law, Apostle Frenchy Coletrane Medley (Larry).

She also leaves to cherish her memories nieces and nephews, great nieces and great nephews, cousins as well as aunts and uncles. She was especially close with her niece, Rachel Cole “the daughter she never had.”

The Homegoing Services will be on Friday, October 4, 2024, 1:00pm, Parsons Grove Missionary Baptist Church, 598 Parsons Grove Church Road, Lilesville, North Carolina. Interment will follow in the family plot of the Church Cemetery.

The Coletrane and Parsons Family will greet family and friends on Friday, October 4, 2024 from 12:30-1:00pm at Parsons Grove Missionary Baptist Church.

The public viewing will be on Thursday, October 3, 2024 from 2:30-5:30pm at Smith's Funeral Home.

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You are in our prayers. A mother and sister will be missed dearly. From the Patterson and Coletrane family.

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Uncle Gregory. I love you. I'm so sorry. My condolences.

Previous Memory sent by Mrs. Shell Faye Martin, Columbia, South Carolina

My Condolences to Rev. Eddie Parsons Sr. and Family. My heart was very sad when I received the news of the passing of your Dear Sister. No words can express the sadness in your heart of the loss of a love one but, we do know her soul is now resting with the Lord. May the peace of the Lord rest upon you and your family. You are in my prayers. Her memory will always remain in your hearts. Rest in Peace Mrs. Carrie. ❤️

Sending my sincerest condolences to you all 🙏🏽

Sending A Heartfelt Condolence To The Coltrane And Parson Families We Are So Sorry For Your Loss James And Sheila Felton

Sending condolences to Coletrane/ Parsons Families in time of your loss. Prayers are with you during this time of sorrow.
Lila Brown

Sending my sincere condolences to the Parson/Coletrane Family. So sorry for your loss. Brenda Merriman and Family.

Brenda Merriman

Our/my heartfelt condolences for the loss of our dear loving Cousin Carrie. Words of sympathy feel inadequate in expressing grief and sorrow for a loss so gentle, kind, and loving. So I'm sending a warm embrace,love and prayers during my/ our time of sadness. Cousin, Willie Parsons Leviner and Family. God's Blessings 🙏🏾💜🙏🏾

May God Bless you and the family, sending prayers and love❤️
Joyce Mainor

Condolences to the family, sending lots of Prayer and Love🙏🏾❤️🙏🏾

Sending lots of Love and Prayers for the family🙏🏾

Condolences and Prayers to The Parson Coletrane. May God continue to give each of you strength and guidance for the loss of your loved one. With Sincere Sympathy and Love, Edward and JoLetha Gordon-Little ❤️ 🙏❤️

Praying that God will continue to comfort and strengthen the family with His word.
Samuel and Rev. Dr. Bernice Bennett

Praying that God will strengthen and comfort the family with His word.
Samuel and Rev. Dr. Bernice Bennett

To The Family,
Please Accept My Heartfelt Condolences. Truly the loss of a precious loved one is most difficult. Please find comfort in the promise our most loving Heavenly Father Jehovah God gives us in Revelation 21:4"And He will wipe out every tear from their eyes and death will be no more; neither will mourning; nor outcry; not pain be anymore. The former things have passed away." Yes, We can look forward to a time soon to come when all suffering including death will be done away with forever. For more encouraging information from the bible. Please visit jw.org and view the video "What is the Condition of the Dead?"

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Sending my condolences and prayers to the Coletrane and Parsons Family, Carrie was a wonderful,Loving woman I am going to miss her Rip

Praying for your family that God will comfort you during this time, Brenda Richardson

So sorry to hear about Carrie Praying for you all, praying that God will comfort everyone doing this time. Love you guys ❤️

Mrs.Coletrane treated people with love and dignity. My condolences to the family. -Sincerely Kristy and Shamela Flowers

May God give the Coletrane and Parsons family comfort and peace at this precious period in your lives. Rev. Charles and Carol Ford

I worked with Carrie years ago at Wadesboro Mfg. She was a very sweet and caring person. Sending condolences to the family, Cryosene Lowery

My deepest condolences to the entire family. Dr. Vivian Kellock

Sending my condolences to the family. Carrie was a a very sweet person and she will be missed by many that knew her. Your cousin Ann Ingram and family, Aunt Virginia Montgomery and Gary.

Sending condolences to the Coletrane and Parsons family. Carrie had a humbling spirit and was very nice and will be missed. R.l.P!!!💞💞 James, Lena and family

Praying for the entire families. Carrie was a sweet, quiet soul. She was an example of a 'Woman of God.' Caleb & Catherine Sturdivant

To the Coltrane and Parson family you have my condolences and prayers 🙏. May God keep the family in his loving care. Carrie was a quiet sweet lady who always has a smile on her face. Rest in peace Carrie. Rosa Wall-Little & Family

On behalf of Myself and the staff of Anson County Sheriff's Office, we extend our deepest sympathies to the family at this time. We pray that you will find comfort in the midst of your pain and peace in the midst of your sorrow. -Sheriff Scott Howell

To the family.. we love you and pray your strength during this time . Love the Charles Sheerah and the Collins Family.

Gwen and Wilbert Willoughby

To the Coletrane and Parsons families, you all have our condolences and prayers Carrie was very nice person she always smiling and she was a friend, and she will be missed. Gwen and Wilbert

The heart of Carrie was the life of Carrie, always loving, always giving, always smiling, always being Carrie. Quite easygoing and oh so gentle. She was an amazing person and a wonderful friend. Rest now my friend. The path you left behind will always lead your family and your friends to a sweet journey of precious memories of our Amazing Carrie. You will be missed but forever loved. Reverend Wanda Johnson