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1938
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2025
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Corena Carringer Obituary
Mrs. Carringer was preceded in death by her parents, Howard and Frances Simms; spouse, Ralph William Carringer; son, Jimmy Carringer; granddaughter, Julia Bennett Postell; great-grandson, Ryalee Welch; and sons-in-law, John Horton and Jeff Bennett.
She was a lifelong resident of Cherokee County, N.C. She loved her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren deeply. She also had a caring love for animals. Her Christian faith was strong and sustained her in life.
Mrs. Carringer strongly supported military veteran charities and Saint Jude's Children's Hospital. She kept her mind sharp with her many puzzles.
Corena is survived by her children, Doris (Jeff) Campbell, Sandra Horton and Michelle Bennett; sister, Ginny Landon; grandchildren, Jennifer Wood, Crystal (Jonathan) Lovingwood, Keisha (Sean) Borden, Cory Carringer and Samantha Bennett; and great-grandchildren, Paisley Borden, Bryar Lovingood, Lincoln Lovingood, Ledger Lovingood, Adelaide Wood, Hunter Wood, Brayland Jumper, Arana Jumper, Tiara Welch and Robbie Lee Postell also survive.
A memorial service celebrating the life and faith of Mrs. Carringer will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, March 8, from Wilscott Baptist Church, 376 Wilscott Church Road, Murphy, N.C., with Bobby Lovingood officiating. Interment will be in the Tomotla Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests that donations in Corena's memory be made to Saint Jude's Hospital.
Cochran-McDaniel Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Corena Lucille "Peachy" Carringer.
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