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Carolyn Lavon Givens Richardson

The funeral service for Carolyn Lavon Givens Richardson will be 11 a.m. Monday, January 29 at Riverwood Family with interment in Riverwood Memorial Park. Visitation is from 9 a.m. until the time of service.

Carolyn Lavon “Monk” Givens Richardson, 72, of Bogue Chitto, died January 23, 2024, at King’s Daughter Medical Center with by her daughter, Rebekah Bass, and her favorite son-in-love, Dewayne Bass by her side.  She was born February 1, 1951, to Jessie Clifton Givens and Helen Lavon Pennington Shaheen.  She was a homemaker.  She was a loving and faithful wife, mother, and grandmother.  She enjoyed sharing her testimony, praying for others, attending church with her church family, and being an encourager to everyone she met.  She loved playing domino’s, rummy, and spades, and making others laugh.  She especially loved spending time with her family and friends.  She will be greatly missed by all who loved her. 

She is preceded in death by her parents, her brother, Jessie Earl Givens, Sr., grandsons, Christopher Manuel Cabrera and Anthony Wayne Roberts, Jr., father-in-law, Joe Grady Richardson and mother-in-law, Helen Case Richardson.

She is survived by her husband, Bobby Gene Richardson; her daughters, Mary Cabrera, Rebekah Bass (Dewayne), and Elizabeth Richardson;  grandchildren, Skila Cabrera, Julie Anna Bartram, Samuel Richardson, and Grant Boyd;  great grandchildren, Nova Lynn Beard and Makais Tyler; her sisters; Hilda Ray Floyd, Linda Oliver (Earl), Darlene Allen (DeLynn), Lisa Givens, Beatrice Teasley, mother-in-love, Vedia Grace Givens, brother-in-love, Jerry G Richardson, sister-in-love Joetta Berghman (Joey), brother-in-love Larry Richardson (Nancy), sister-in-love Sue Smith (Ed) and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins, which she loved dearly and equally.  She knew she was everyone’s favorite “Aunt Monk”. 

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to her beloved church, Apostolic Outreach Ministry (Building Fund), 514 Bunkley Rd. SW., Meadville, MS 39653. 

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  • Comment Link Mary Cabrera Friday, 02 February 2024 01:13 posted by Mary Cabrera

    It was an honor to be able to say ,"That is my Mom". Not only was she my Mom she was my best friend. I'll cherish the memories we were able to make during this short time here on Earth. Until we meet again your memory lives on forever. Thank you for showing and teaching me to Love.

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  • Comment Link Robin Laird Wednesday, 31 January 2024 02:23 posted by Robin Laird

    Miss Caroline was and will always be my spiritual hero. She will be greatly missed.

    Robin Laird

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  • Comment Link Fred and Karen Fory Tuesday, 30 January 2024 20:02 posted by Fred and Karen Fory

    We are so sorry to hear the loss of Sister Carolyn.
    God Bless the surviving family in this time of grief.
    Fred and Karen Fory
    Shreveport Louisiana

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  • Comment Link Sylvia Burnett Monday, 29 January 2024 12:09 posted by Sylvia Burnett

    So sorry for your loss. I know the pain of losing a dear love one. You are in my prayers.
    Sylvia Case Burnett

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  • Comment Link Paul  Sheila Mason Monday, 29 January 2024 09:59 posted by Paul Sheila Mason

    Our prayers are with each of you at this time.

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  • Comment Link Ralph Renna Saturday, 27 January 2024 20:28 posted by Ralph Renna

    Eternity awaits for a good godly woman. Amen

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  • Comment Link Diane Rials Saturday, 27 January 2024 16:02 posted by Diane Rials

    So sorry about Carolyn
    She was a sweet lady and loved God and children

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  • Comment Link Jessica and Natalie Walters Saturday, 27 January 2024 07:41 posted by Jessica and Natalie Walters

    Sending Natalie and mine prayers and love to her family... She was a very loving, sweet and Godley woman... She touched everyone's heart she came in contact with... She was a 2nd mama to me... She took us in just like was their own... Her and her family made sure we knew who Jesus was... We will always love her family near and dear to our hearts... She will always have a place in our hearts... She will be greatly missed by all... We are very sorry for your loss... May God put his arms around you and comfort you all....

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  • Comment Link Jessica and Natalie Walters Saturday, 27 January 2024 04:55 posted by Jessica and Natalie Walters

    Sending Natalie and mine prayers and love to her family... She was a very loving, sweet and Godley woman... She touched everyone's heart she came in contact with... She was a 2nd mama to me... She took us in just like was their own... Her and her family made sure we knew who Jesus was... We will always love her family near and dear to our hearts... She will always have a place in our hearts... She will be greatly missed by all... We are very sorry for your loss... May God put his arms around you and comfort you all....

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  • Comment Link Kim Barnett Friday, 26 January 2024 15:19 posted by Kim Barnett

    Praying for the family. Love ❤️ y’all

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  • Comment Link Barry Newell Friday, 26 January 2024 15:11 posted by Barry Newell

    Becky: I extend to you my sympathy
    in the passing of your mom. May
    God’s peace and comfort be with you
    at this time and in the days to come.
    Barry

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  • Comment Link Vicki Grammer Friday, 26 January 2024 13:58 posted by Vicki Grammer

    Becky and Family,
    So sorry to hear about your Mom. Thoughts and prayers for you and your family in this time of loss. ???

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