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Carolyn Elliott Obituary
It is with a deep love and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Carolyn H. Elliott (81) of Dunnsville, Virginia on Saturday, August 9, 2025.
A devoted wife to Ralph W. Elliott for 45 years, a loving mother to her children, Patricia (Johnny) and Chris, and two stepdaughters, Christy (Jeff) and Shannon (Bryan). She was a cherished grandmother to seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren, a sister to Ann Redd, and an aunt to two nephews.
She is predeceased by her parents, Alfred and Sarah Hodges.
Carolyn was a life long member of Rappahannock Christian Church, where she was the church organist for 65 years.
The funeral will be at Rappahannock Christian Church, Dunnsville, Virginia, on Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at noon where the family will begin receiving friends at 11:00 A.M. There will be a reception following the burial at the church.
Faulkner Funeral Homes, Marks-Bristow Chapel, Tappahannock, is assisting the family.
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206 N Church Ln P.O. Box 2355, Tappahannock, VA 22560
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