Carolyn Sue Vandiver, 80, of Tuscumbia, AL passed away on October 22, 2024. Visitation will be at Colbert Memorial Chapel on Friday October 25, 2024 from 12 to 2 with a service to follow at 2. Nathan Alred will be officiating the service. Burial will be in Colbert Memorial Gardens
Carolyn was known for her unwavering love, kindness, and nurturing spirit. She dedicated her life to creating a warm and welcoming home for her husband and children, filling their days with laughter, delicious meals, and countless memories.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert Ross Vandiver Jr.; parents, Bessie Aldean and Carrol Hughes; daughter, Sheri Vandiver; son, Mark Vandiver; brother, Tom Hughes; special uncle and aunt, Tom and Mary Hughes.
She is survived by her son, Tim Vandiver (Stefanie); daughter, Teri Malone; grandchildren, Justin Hines (Tabitha), Matt Vandiver, Chasity Cable (Troy), Cody Vandiver, Heather Malone, Alana Green (Josh), Emily Thompson (Albert), Haley Malone, and James Ross Vandiver; sisters-in-law, Nancy Kirby, Joyce Andrews, and Jan Hughes; 14 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Pallbearers will be Greg Vandiver, Eddy Ray Vandiver, Keith Vandiver, Rob Vandiver, Jon Vandiver, and Eddy Hughes. Honorary pallbearers will be Phil Andrews and Tony Hughes.
Special thanks to all those who loved and cared for our mom, Rhonda, Amanda, Hope, and Alana.
Any special donation can be sent to Alabama Hospice of the Shoals at 1404 Avalon Ave Suite C, Tuscumbia, AL 35674.
Colbert Memorial Chapel is assisting the family.
