Carolyn Campbell Pharo

Mrs. Carolyn Campbell Pharo, age 73, of Rockmart, GA, passed away Tuesday, September 6, 2016 at her residence.

She was born in Rome, GA, on March 9, 1943. Carolyn lived all her life in Rockmart and loved her hometown. She was a 1961 graduate of Rockmart High School and attended West Georgia College. In the past, she worked in the accounting department at Murata and was a substitute teacher, but her passion was being a homemaker and caring for her family. She was very devoted to her family and friends.

Carolyn was preceded in death by her husband, Ed Pharo, on May 9, 2015.

Survivors include parents William and Velma Campbell, Rockmart; son Dean Pharo, Rockmart; daughter and son-in-law April and Neely Raper, Rome; sister and brother-in-law Ann and Danny Stanford, Rockmart; and much loved grandchildren Sam and Holly Raper, Rome. She also leaves behind a large, loving extended family of nieces, nephews, cousins and many wonderful friends.

Memorial services will be held Friday, September 9, 2016 at 11:00 am in the sanctuary of the Rockmart First Baptist Church with a eulogy by her son-in-law, Neely Raper and former student athlete Ronnie Davis officiating. Interment will follow in the Rose Hill Cemetery.

The family will receive friends Friday morning from 10:00 am until 10:45 am in the Great Room of the First Baptist Church.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to RHS Athletics c/o Rockmart High School, 990 Cartersville Highway, Rockmart, GA 30153.

The Alvis Miller & Son Funeral Home is in charge of memorial arrangements for Mrs. Carolyn Campbell Pharo.