Carolyn M. Wolfe, 79, retired teacher
June 29, 2022
Carolyn Moss Wolfe, a former Murrells Inlet resident, died June 29 in Spartanburg surrounded by her family after a long illness. She was 79.
She was born in Chattanooga, Tenn., the daughter of Robert Henry Moss and Adelaide Moore Moss. She graduated from McClenaghan High School in Florence in 1960 and from Columbia College in 1964. She married Joseph Lester Wolfe III on July 31, 1965. They were married for 54 years before his death in 2020.
She was a devoted daughter, sister, wife, mother, aunt, grandmother, and friend, admired by those who knew and loved her for her strength of character, and seeing the good in every person, and every situation. She lived her life committed to serving the Lord with a genuine, sweet selflessness.
Mrs. Wolfe worked in elementary education for 37 years. She taught second grade at Delmae Elementary in Florence for many years and finished her career in Florence District 1 as an ESL teacher. She formed lasting relationships with students, parents and co-workers.
Mrs. Wolfe had a passion for animals and volunteered with the Florence Area Humane Society doing education programs, pet therapy and rescue work. She was also involved with Bethany Christian Services because of her strong belief in the sanctity of life and support for the pro-life movement. Her love for all living things also was shown in her flower arranging and genuine green thumb. She participated in the Four O’clock Garden Club and she and her husband had lifelong friends in the Tarantella Dance Club. She was a long-time member of the First Presbyterian Church of Florence and then served as a deacon in the Pawleys Island Presbyterian Church.
She spent her final months in Spartanburg to be near her son and family.
In her memoirs and family history, “Out on the Porch,” Mrs. Wolfe wrote, “Throughout my adult life my faith in a loving God has sustained me. I have had challenges in my life as we all do, but I have always known that God’s promise of his presence and grace would see me through.”
She is survived by her son, Joseph Lester Wolfe IV (Anne Pinckney) of Pacolet; her brothers, Robert Henry Moss Jr. (Joanne) and Joseph David Moss (Kristen); her grandchildren, Chappel Pinckney Wolfe and William Rutledge Wolfe; her brother-in-law, Henry D. Wolfe (Debbie); her nieces and nephews, Bryan Moss, Sarah Moss McNeil, Marianna Moss, Rachel Moss, Andy Moss, and Curry Moss; and many cousins and extended family.
Family and friends will gather to honor Mr. and Mrs. Wolfe from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the home of David and Kristen Moss at 2481 Parsons Gate, Florence. Another remembrance gathering will be scheduled in Murrells Inlet.
A private service for the placement of their ashes at Old Orchard Cemetery in Petersburg, Tenn., will be scheduled.
