Carolyn Evans Rudisill, 95, of Hildebran, passed away Saturday, August 12, 2023, at College Pines, following a period of declining health.
Mrs. Rudisill was born in Burke County to the late Charles Alexander Evans and Essie Knox Evans. She was devoted to her faith and family. Carolyn started her career working in a hosiery mill and sweater mill. She operated a family day care, made custom drapes, and also worked as a nursing assistant and caregiver. Carolyn loved animals, from kittens she fed while milking the cow as a young girl, to the many dogs and stray cats she provided a home for over the years. She enjoyed nature, especially mountain trips, vegetable gardens, and flowers. An excellent cook, she provided food to friends and neighbors, comforting those in need with a home-cooked meal and her positive attitude.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 73 years, Conley Ralph Rudisill, brother, Ross Evans and sister-in-law Joyce Evans, sister, Elna Evans Willard, and brother-in-law EC (Red) Willard.
Survivors include son Darrell Rudisill and wife, Denise of Winterville, daughter Junay Hickey and husband, Pat of Asheville; son Nelson Rudisill and wife Merri of Rutherford College; and grandchildren, Patrick Hickey Jr., Tuesday Sigmon and husband Jon, Shae Rudisill, Brian Hickey, Landon Rudisill; great-grandchildren, Annelise Sigmon, Madeline Sigmon, Harrison Sigmon, Anderson Sigmon, Emma Rudisill, and Elsie Rudisill. Also surviving are numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
A Service of Celebration will be held Thursday, August 17, 2023 at 2:00 P.M. in the Chapel of Heritage Funeral Service with Greg Swenson officiating. Interment will follow in the Catawba Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends from 1:00 Until 2:00 P.M. Thursday at Heritage Funeral Service, Valdese.
Memorial contributions may be made to Burke County Friends for Animals, 417 Kirksey Drive, Morganton, NC 28655, and Alzheimer’s Association at act.alz.org.
An online guestbook and obituary are available at www.heritagefuneralservices.com.
Dearest Merri and Nelson, Eddie and I pray for comfort and peace for you and your family.
We love you!
Carolyn was a fine lady. The family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Carolyn was a wonderful gracious lady. She was immediately at the doorstep when a family was in need of food or assistance. Her smile and quiet demeanor were such a pleasure to anyone who knew her. I will always remember the last visit my mother (Margaret Lindsay Vinay) and I made to your home. Your dad was ill but the three of them just loved chatting about the Hildebran High School days/reunions and the hosiery mills. I will always have sweet memories of your mother. Harriet Vinay Morris