Carolyn Andersen, 88, of Murphy passed away Thursday, October 31, 2019 at her residence. She was a native of Longs, South Carolina. Carolyn lived in Murphy with her family for the past five years. She was a lifelong member of Ebenezer United Methodist Church in Longs, South Carolina.

Carolyn was a loving grandmother and enjoyed spending time with her family.

She was the daughter of the late Sam and Hancy Watson and the wife of the late Braxton Andersen, who died January 7, 1988. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Walker Watson.

Surviving are a daughter, Sonja Short and husband, Bob of Murphy; a son, Kin Andersen of Mars Hill, North Carolina; a brother, Bill Watson of Longs, South Carolina; six grandchildren, Peter Horne, Robert Short, Andy Andersen, Crystal Turner, Jason Andersen, and Zachary Andersen; 11 great-grandchildren and a great-great-granddaughter; and beloved nieces and nephews.

Memorial services at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Copperhill, Tennessee and Ebenezer United Methodist Church in Longs, South Carolina will be announced at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made in memory of Carolyn Andersen to the St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 124 Hill Street, Copperhill, TN 37317.

Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy in charge of arrangements.

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