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Celebrating the life of
Carolyn Lee Mency
July 28, 1938 - August 15, 2024
Carolyn Lee Mency, born on July 28, 1938, in Roanoke, Virginia, to the late Rebecca Woods Pittman and Aubrey L. Pittman, passed away surrounded by her loving family. Carolyn leaves behind a legacy of dedication, service, and love that will be cherished by all who knew her.
She is survived by her devoted husband of 60 years, Romie Mency Jr.; daughter, Cynthia Mency Pattman; sister, Shirley Charles; brothers, Warren Woods and Kenneth Tavares; sisters-in-law, Pearl Wilson and Ethel Mary Mency; and brother-in-law, Christopher Mency. Carolyn was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Martha Tavares and Fanny Spriggs (Jack Spriggs); brother, Joseph Woods; brothers-in-law, Thomas Wilson Kenneth Tavares and Wilhelm Mency; sister-in-law, Jessie Lois Mency; and son-in-law, Gary Pattman.
Carolyn served her country with distinction in the U.S. Air Force, working at Fort Stewart in a leadership position throughout her career. She was a trailblazer in managing information systems for medical logistics at Fort Stewart’s Wynn Army Hospital, serving for over 30 years before retiring from civil service. Widely respected as a subject matter expert, she was selected to represent the Army Medical Department at the highest levels and played an instrumental role in developing and designing information systems that continue to support the Army’s operations today.
Upon retiring from civil service, Carolyn transitioned into a contractor role, continuing her support of the Army’s medical logistics and hospitals worldwide. Her expertise was highly sought after, and she remained active in her field until she retired again at the age of 72. Carolyn’s work took her across the globe, including Asia, Africa, Central America, and Europe, where she traveled extensively, lending her skills and knowledge to numerous military operations. Known for her meticulous organization, she mentored countless individuals and supported soldiers in field hospitals and fixed units. Her contributions were recognized with multiple awards, including the highest Civil Service Award upon retirement.
A celebration of Carolyn's life will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, August 30, 2024 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel.
A candle has been lit!
She was a great and warm person. She initiated a family reunion that we thoroughly enjoyed and met cousins that we never knew. She will be missed.
- Ingrid&Rodney Dudley, Roanoke, Virginia
A candle has been lit!
Memories of Carolyn will forever live in my heart
- Carrie R Harris , Hinesville , Ga
Please except my deepest heartfelt condolences. I loved Carolyn and Shirley all through school and in the world acting as my Mother's keeping me on the straight and narrow. Rest in Heavenly Peace Carolyn. Shirley my Love for you is forever as well as for Carolyn and Martha being my classmate. GOD'S RICHEST BLESSINGS TO FAMILY AND FRIENDS Love you Much Shirley.
- Donald Harris, Ft. Washington, Maryland
My deepest sympathy and prayers with love
- Vicurtis Coles Little, Washington, DC
You were a wonderful, caring sweet woman. I’m so glad I got to enjoy your company on our TDY trips. You were a good friend and mentor.
- Virginia Tuttle, Canyon Lake, TX
I loved myself some Mrs Carolyn. We shared the love of movies and books. She was a very close friend of my mother and acted like a mom to me when my mom passed. Before my Mom passed she told me, take care of my ladies (which included Mrs Carolyn). Every time I got a chance to come home I had to go across the street to see my Lady. Of course I couldn’t interrupt her stories, but when I did get over there she was just as happy to see me as I was to see her. She was a shopper just like my mom and the stories she would tell me about their shopping sprees would have the two of laughing close to tears. My Lady, I will miss you and your beautiful spirit! May you rest in peace! Mr Mency thank you for loving and taking care of My Lady - you were definitely the wind beneath her wings! Well done, well done! Continued love and blessings to the family!
- Brenda Todd, Charlotte, NC
I loved myself some Mrs Carolyn. We shared the love of movies and books. She was a very close friend of my mother and acted like a mom to me when my mom passed. Before my Mom passed she told me, take care of my ladies (which included Mrs Carolyn). Every time I got a chance to come home I had to go across the street to see my Lady. Of course I couldn’t interrupt her stories, but when I did get over there she was just as happy to see me as I was to see her. She was a shopper just like my mom and the stories she would tell me about their shopping sprees would have the two of laughing close to tears. My Lady, I will miss you and your beautiful spirit! May you rest in peace! Mr Mency thank you for loving and taking care of My Lady - you were definitely the wind beneath her wings! Well done, well done! Continued love and blessings to the family!
- Brenda Todd, Charlotte, NC
Ms Carolyn was one of the neighborhood moms and one of my mother's good friends. She kept us in line and showed us what it was like to properly carry ourselves as young women. I thank you for the wonderful friendship you had with my mother. Although I never worked hand in hand with you, when I was the Division ISO, I was honored to know that many of the Information Systems I worked on at WACH and several other military hospitals had your designs and SOPs. You paved a way for so many of us...thank you, ma'am...rest easy.
- Mary Deloris Montgomery , Hinesville, Georgia
My condolences to the Mency family for the loss of such a wonderful matriarch. I am certain that her legacy will continue to touch others both near and far. Cynthia, you will remain in our prayers.
- April Brown, Columbia, South Carolina
So blessed to have Carolyn as a friend these last 20ish years. I have so many belly laugh memories. She told the best stories. Her life was rich, I wish she were here for some laughs today… how two ladies with broken intestines ended up on the same circle… Carolyn’s heart was true, a true friend! I will miss her dearly and send my love and condolences to Mency & Cynthia. Thanks for sharing her! ♥️
- Erin Andrews, Richmond Hil, GA
My heartfelt condolences to Carolyn‘s family. I can‘t believe that Carolyn is no longer with us.
- Pamela Davies-Haas, Heidelberg, Germany
My deepest condolences to Mr. Mency and their family. Mrs. Mency was a beautiful, warm, caring soul. She will forever be missed.
- Caio Guimaraes, Nolensville, Tennessee
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
- Celebration of Life
- 1:00 p.m. on Fri, August 30, 2024
- Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
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7200 Hodgson Memorial Drive (map)
Savannah GA 31406 - 912-352-7200