Carolyn Elaine Lackey

Carolyn Elaine Lackey, 85, of Maxville, FL passed away after an extended stay at St. Vincent’s Riverside Hospice at 8:05 am on April 7, 2025.

Carolyn Elaine Lackey was born on November 28, 1939 in Atalla, AL.

Ms. Lackey is survived by one brother, Mr. Danny Joe Lackey of Atalla, AL; children, Chrystal Renee Hutchinson (daughter) and son-in-law Franklin Lee Hutchinson of Maxville, FL. Carolyn considered Franklin as a son.

Jacqueline La’Rue Petteway (daughter) and son-in-law Donald Glenn Petteway (deceased) of Middleburg, FL. Carolyn considered Glenn as a son. Mr. & Mrs. Petteway also had two daughters, Amanda Elaine Glaze of Madison, FL and Glenda Petteway Pacetti of Middleburg, FL.

Clyde Russell Howell (son). Mr. Howell also had two sons, Camden of Middleburg, FL, Ryan of Orange Park, FL, two daughters, Laura of Orange, FL and Laynee of Valdosta, GA.

Eva Irene Devore (daughter), Jeffery Scott Devore (son-in-law). They have two sons, Sean of Orange Park, FL, Scott of Keystone Heights, FL. Jeff is also considered a son.

Monica Smith (daughter) of Green Cove Springs, FL. Ms. Smith has two sons, Kyle of Auburndale, FL and Daniel of Green Cove Springs, FL.

Carmen Michelle Fillyaw (daughter), Richard La’more Fillyaw (son-in-law). Richard was considered a son. Bella is a Doberman who loved Elaine as if she was her granddaughter.

She had 12 beautiful grandchildren which included 6 boys and 6 girls. She also had 13 great-grandchildren whom she loved dearly. They also loved their grandmother and great-grandmother.

Carolyn was preceded in death by her daughter, Marsha Ann Howell and son, Marty Lynn Howell. 

Carolyn was loved not only by her family but also by her Christian family.

A cryptside service will be held at 2:00 pm on Thursday, April 17, 2025 at Holly Hill Memorial Park, Middleburg, FL with Minister Stephen Atnip officiating.