Carolyn J Priest

Carolyn J. Priest, 81, of Olive Branch, passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2025. She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Johnny R. Priest. She was preceded also by her parents, Harvey and Edith Tillman, Sr. and her sister, Betty Lou McGhee. Mrs. Priest is survived by her sons, Michael R. Priest (Carolyn) and Mark R. Priest (Jean), grandchildren, Jonathan Priest (Alexandra), Caleb Priest (Rachel), David Priest (Liana), Steven Priest (Ebony), Matthew Priest (Riley), and Justin Priest. She is survived also by her three grandchildren, Cylah Priest, Adelynn Priest, and Roman Priest, and a brother, Harvey Tillman, Jr. (Leva). Mrs. Priest retired as an event planner for CBRE Ellis and was a member at Broadway Baptist Church in Southaven, MS. The family will receive friends and relatives on Friday, February 14 at 9:00am with the funeral starting at 10:00 at Memphis Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens, 3700 N. Germantown Rd, Bartlett, TN. Burial will follow service in Memorial Gardens.