Carolyn Owens Dilworth

Walhalla, SC — Carolyn Owens Dilworth, 101, passed away July 7, 2022, at Cottingham Hospice House. She was the widow of Zeddie Watkins Dilworth and the daughter of the late Thomas Franklin and Katie Gibson Owens.

 

Born July 15, 1920, in Oconee County, she graduated from Walhalla High School in 1936, and retired from the Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service of the US Department of Agriculture after 35 years of service. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary Post #124 since 1944, serving as Secretary-Treasurer for 55 years. She was an 80-year member of Walhalla Frist Baptist Church, where she served as Church Clerk for 14 years, as well as in other areas over the years.

 

She is survived by her son: Derrill Dilworth (Cynthia) of Seneca, SC; grandson: Brad Dilworth (Lisa) of Escondido, CA; granddaughter: Kelli McGonagle (Matt); great-granddaughters: Madilin, Caroline, Kait, and Lilli of Clayton, NC; sister: Mary Frances Queen of Marion, NC; sister-in-law: Sara Owens of Toccoa, GA; and several nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and great-nephews.

 

In addition to her husband and parents, Mrs. Dilworth was preceded in death by her sister: Inez; and brothers: Frank and Lloyd Owens.

 

Graveside services will be held at 2:00 PM, Sunday, July 10, 2022, at Oconee Memorial Park with Dr. Kenneth Hood, Pastor of Walhalla First Baptist Church officiating.

 

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Walhalla First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 589, Walhalla, SC 29691.

Davenport Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.