February 21, 2025, 83, Goldsboro —

Carolyn Daugherty Hinnant, 83, passed away peacefully at Kitty Askins Hospice Center on February 21, 2025. Carolyn was born and raised in Dover, NC to the late Walton Marvin Daugherty and the late Hope Hood Daugherty on May 31, 1941. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Robert Willard Hinnant.

Carolyn was a graduate of Dover High School and received her Bachelor’s degree from East Carolina University.

Carolyn was a woman of strong Christian faith and valued her time as a member of Saint Paul Methodist Church.

Only second to God was Carolyn’s family. She was a loving mother and treasured her grandchildren as precious jewels. While she is gone temporarily from sight, Carolyn will forever remain in their hearts and memories.

Carolyn is survived by her sons, Robert Willard Hinnant, Jr. and Dr. Keith Hinnant(Garianne); her grandchildren, Dalton Hinnant, Brexton Hinnant, Keigan Hinnant, Braden Howell, and Logan Howell. She is also survived by her brother, Marvin Daugherty(Alice).

We would like to extend a very special thank you to her caregivers: Meghan, Gayle, Cindy, Angela, Felicia, and Melissa for the love and care they provided Carolyn in the most recent months.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, February 27, 2025 from 6:00-7:30pm at Seymour Funeral Home. A graveside service will be in Crocker Cemetery, Pine Level, NC on Friday, February 28, 2025 at 11:00am.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made directly to Kitty Askins Hospice Center, 107 Handley Park Court, Goldsboro, NC 27534.

Services are entrusted to Seymour Funeral Home and Cremation Service.