Carolyn Kay Hamrick Parker Owens, 76, of 152 Young Grove Road, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, February 5, 2024 at her residence.

Born in Shelby, NC, she was first married to the late Lee "Hoot" Homer Parker for 57 years, the wife of Michael Owens of the home, and daughter of the late James L. Hamrick and Virginia Muriel Dover Hamrick. She was a homemaker and was a member of Faith Baptist Church in Shelby where she served as the Youth Choir Director for over 45 years and served in the nursing home ministry. She loved to spend time with her family, cooking and shopping.

Surviving in addition to her husband are three daughters, Angie Cooper (Danny) of Shelby, NC, Lorieann Byars (Scott) and Dana Weaver (Chris), both of Blacksburg; two step-daughters, Melissa Huffstetler (Tommy) and Tina Haskin, both of Shelby; two step-sons, Johnny Owens (Vondie) of Shelby and Keith Owens (Bonnie) of Grover; a sister, Diana Rollins of Shelby, NC; four grandchildren, Ethan Cooper (Hailey), Ben Cooper (Madison), Corrie Rindone (Kevin) and Drake Byars; five great-grandchildren, Delaney Cooper, Wren Cooper, Millie Jane Cooper, Finleigh Marie Rindone and Cal Cooper; two special nieces, Pam Turner and Amy Blanton and numerous other nieces and nephews. In addition to her first husband and parents, she was preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Vick Rollins and five great-grandchildren, Jaxon Cooper, Jayse Cooper, Ellee Cooper, Emersyn Cooper and Cole Cooper.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM until 3:00 PM on Thursday, February 8, 2024 at Faith Baptist Church in Shelby. Funeral services will follow at 3:00 PM at the Church with Dr. J. Barry Goodman and brother Johnny Owens officiating. Interment will be in the Buffalo Baptist Church Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Faith Baptist Church, 2738 S. Post Road, Shelby, NC 28152.

The family will be at the residence, 152 Young Grove Road, Blacksburg, SC 29702.

An online guest register is available at www.blakelyfuneralhome.com