Mary Carolyn Moore Deitz, 73, of Hudson, NC, went to her heavenly home on September 29,
2023, while under the care of Amorem Hospice of Hudson.
Carolyn was born on October 9, 1949 to the late Clyde and Gladys Moore in Valdese, NC.
She grew up as a daddy’s girl alongside her best friends and sisters, Janie Miller and Diane
Johnson. She met the love of her life, Eddie, as a teenager and they were married in June of
1968. They celebrated 55 years of marriage this year. Carolyn has three children,
daughter-Tracey Harris (Gary), son-Jamie Deitz (Jennifer), and daughter-Sabrina Powell
(Derrick). She also has four grandchildren-Parker and Annie Harris and Jacob and Josalyn
Powell and several grandpups as well. All of her children and grandchildren were raised by a
dedicated, Christian woman who loved and supported her family fiercely. Carolyn also loved her
nieces and nephews as if they were her own and always opened her home to all of them.
Carolyn graduated from Hudson High School and went on to work for and retire from
the Caldwell County Schools Nutrition Department where she was loved and respected by all
who knew her. She spent her summers with her family at the lake and as a part of the Lenoir Ski
Club. Many vacations were spent camping, at the beach and traveling around the country. She
loved gardening and working in the yard in her spare time. She also spent time playing cards
and going to cruise ins with her long time friends – Robert and Etheleen Phillips and Doug and
Kathy Hawkins.
Carolyn was a member of Mount Zion Baptist Church in Sawmills where she was most
known for serving meals to the children during Vacation Bible School. Many in the community
also knew her as a long time part of J and D Tax Service.
Carolyn, you will be missed by all who loved and knew you. Your love will live on, and we
will do our best to make you proud.
A funeral will be held at 1:00 o’clock at Mt Zion Baptist Church on Thursday, October 5,
1787 Cajahs Mountain Rd, Hudson, NC. The family will receive from 6:00-8:00 PM on
Wednesday, October 4.
In lieu of flowers, we ask that you make donations in memory of Carolyn to the Mount
Zion Baptist Church Vacation Bible School fund or to the Rathbun House of 121 Sherwood Rd.,
Asheville, NC.
An online guestbook and obituary is available at www.mackiefh.com
Mackie Funeral Service is assisting the Deitz family.
Carolyn was a treasure and always had a smile. I met her through Janie, as she would complete my taxes for me. She was truly a wonderful woman, she will be greatly missed.
Eddie and family, David and I just heard of Carolyn’s passing. We are so sorry. When we were at Mt.Zion she was always so supportive and willing to help in any way. Your family and extended family will always have a special place in our hearts. We love you all!
Eddie and family I am sorry for your loss. Carolynn was a beautiful lady inside and out. She always had a beautiful smile that brightened up the room. May God give you comfort and peace in the days ahead. She is waiting for you to join her when it is God’s time for you do so. May God keep his loving arms around you as you adjust to a life without Carolyn by your side.
Cousin Martha Propst
I worked with Carolyn at Hudson Middle then she went to Child Nutrition helping all of us Managers, always with a smile. She was a beautiful woman inside and out, praying for your family. She will be missed
Fly high beautiful soul. I worked with this precious lady for many years. I will always treasure our friendship. Sincere heartfelt condolences to the family.
Please accept my sincere condolences for Carolyn’s passing. May her family and friends find peace with all the memories and happiness that she left behind.
Fly high beautiful soul. I worked along side with Carolyn for many years. I’ll always think of chocolate gravy & coconut cake, she was a master at both. A friendship I will always treasure. Sincere heartfelt condolences to the family.
Eddie and family, I am so sorry to hear this dear cousin of mine has passed on ahead to our heavenly home. I know she is there with Jesus and Aunt Gladys and Uncle Clyde and other family just enjoying seeing all the glory of Heaven. Praying for each of you as you go forward. Nancy Combs Mixon (granddaughter of Garnett Harmon)
They are no words can describe Carolyn she was one of the sweetest women I knew! She loved her family dearly! Always that beautiful smile! Always thinking of others !! 💕
Please accept my sincere condolences.
Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
May God comfort you in the coming days.
What a patient and caring woman. Carolyn was a tremendous help to all of us cafeteria managers in placing our food orders. I missed her greatly when she retired. During my beginning years, I was blessed by getting to work with Gladys at Baton. My sincere sadness for the loss of Carolyn to all of the Deitz family
She was my coworker and friend. She always made me feel like family. I miss my friend. My thoughts are with her family, especially her husband.
Carolyn always had that beautiful smile. May your precious memories bring comfort and peace in the days ahead.
So so sorry for y’all’s loss🙏🏻✝️ I personally didn’t her but Tracy taught my daughter and she amazing person which to me shows she had amazing mom as a model . Praying for each one and Father God In The Jesus give the family peace and comfort for the coming downs 🙏🏻❤️✝️
I CAN SAY BEST FRIEND EVER. WILL NEVER BE Forgotten LOVE YOU CAROLYN.
I will miss you forever my friend, Carolyn. But I know now you are an Angel flying high and watching over your your family and especially your grandchildren whom you cherished so. I will keep your family in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Chris Setzer 🙏🙏🙏❤❤❤
Carolyn was a wonderful person..We met Eddie and her first when I taught Young Married Couples class at North Catawba Baptist Church. We have always thought the world of them and their family. In recent years, she has been my tax lady. We shall miss her but KNOW she is with Jesus. Prayers for peace and comfort for all family and friends.
What a patient and caring woman. Carolyn was a tremendous help to all of us cafeteria managers in placing our food orders. I missed her greatly when she retired. I also had the honor of working on occasion with Gladys at Baton during my substitute years early on. My sincere sadness to all of the Deitz family