Ms. Carolyn Elveter Epps

Carolyn Epps, 83, of Fayetteville, NC fell asleep in death on September 2, 2025. She was affectionately known as “Weenie” to friends and family, and as “Mema” or “Mee Mee” to her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Carolyn was born on January 29, 1942 in Cheraw, South Carolina to the late Dennis and Theoma Nivens. Carolyn migrated from Cheraw, SC to Bronx, NY at a very young age before finally settling down with her family in Fayetteville, NC in 1978. She worked in the nursing field for 50 years as a CNA before retiring in 2015. She was very fond of taking care of others and worked tirelessly to ensure that she made herself available to those in need.Carolyn was a vibrant, resilient, charming woman who brought great fun, joy and laughter to any room she entered. Even in her advanced age, she was truly aglow with energized youth and playfulness. Her witty banter, quick remarks, and wise advisement will be greatly missed. She enjoyed vacationing at the beach, gardening, cooking, and shopping. Most of all, she enjoyed spending time with her family and being at home. Her home was her sanctuary, in which she found great comfort, solace, and peace. Carolyn’s home was her final resting place. Carolyn was a loyal servant of Jehovah for many years. She was baptized in 1975 at the convention for Jehovah’s Witnesses in Bronx, NY. Carolyn served as an active publisher in the Cross Creek congregation of Fayetteville, NC. She endured faithfully until the end, often praying, telling others about her wonderful God Jehovah and reading her favorite scriptures. We know that she is kept lovingly in His memory, and we hope to see her again when all is made new. In addition to her parents, Carolyn is preceded in death by her son, Louis Cruz III (Takey), daughter, Theoma Sapp (Tweet); her sister, Isaocena Vincent (Bumpy), and her brother, Dennis Nivens II (Tump). She is survived by her daughter, Mina (Tootsie) Gaddy (Jerome), son, Luis (Snookey)Cruz (Cassandra), and daughter, Ozelia Davis (Kevin); brother Pliney (Duke) Nivens (Carol); along with 17 grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren. She also leaves behind a host of many nephews, nieces, and friends. Carolyn was especially fond of her granddaughter, Stephanie (Peppy) who was her loving caretaker and sincere friend. Family will be receiving visitors every day from 3-6 PM at: 1204 Stansfield Dr. Fayetteville, NC 28303 Zoom Information for Saturday, September 13, 2025, at 2 PM: Meeting ID: 858 016 5891 Password: 193501

Ms. Carolyn Elveter Epps

January 29, 1942 - September 2, 2025