Carolyn Morris Mangum

Carolyn Morris Mangum obituary, Magnolia, AR

Carolyn Morris Mangum

Carolyn Mangum Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Lewis Funeral Home, Inc. - Magnolia on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Carolyn Morris King Mangum 84 of McNeil, Arkansas passed away surrounded by her family on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at her home.
Carolyn was born August 31, 1940, in Willisville, Arkansas. Carolyn dedicated her life to her family, her dogs, card games, fishing, games shows, and westerns.
Carolyn is preceded in death by her parents; Theo Washington Morris and Opal Lenora (Greer) Morris; a daughter, Rhonda Rawls; brother Bobby Morris; sisters, Ilene Hanson and Doris Brown; and her children's father Ronald L. King.
Carolyn is survived by her husband Harley Mangum; children, Regina Wood and husband Rusty and Ronica Parker and husband Chris all of McNeil, Arkansas; grandchildren, Trace and Stevie Millican, Jon Kent Gaines and wife Stacy, Robbie Langford, Russell "Woody" and Kirstie Wood, Brandy and Chad Sudbury, Rachal Wilson, John Parker, Jr. and Kimberly, Harley Parker, and Melissa Wood; 21 great grandchildren and 6 great great grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.
A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, August 22, 2025, at Shiloh Cemetery with Bro. Danny Bullock officiating under the direction of Lewis Funeral Home, Inc. in Magnolia. Visitation with the family will be Thursday evening from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at the funeral home.
Memorial donations may be made to Columbia County Animal Protection Society, PO Box 2003, Magnolia, Arkansas 71754.
Pallbearers will be Stevie Millican, Chad Sudbury, Jon Kent Gaines, Russell Wood, Joseph Dauzat, Zackary Gaines, Josh Tate, James Massey, John Parker, Jr., and Dylan Wilson.
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