Carolyn L "Farthing" McNeely

Carolyn L "Farthing" McNeely obituary, Shelby, NC

Carolyn L "Farthing" McNeely

Carolyn McNeely Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Robert Morgan Funeral and Cremation Service, LLC - Boiling Springs on Mar. 26, 2026.
Carolyn L. Farthing McNeely, passed away on Wednesday, February 25, 2026 while at Shelby Manor, Shelby, NC. She was born in Richmond County, NC to the late David P. Farthing and Eva Mae Roberts Farthing,. She is also predeceased by her 3 children; 4 brothers; 1 sister; Brack Kennington.

Left to cherish her memory are her grandchildren, Shana, Matthew, David and spouses, Geoff and Emily; 3 great-grandchildren, Gabriel, Isaiah and Jeremiah; 2 son-in-laws, Jimmy and David; siblings, Linda F. Wattington and Richard A. Farthing.

During her lifetime, she worked in Retail at Belk. She loved to cook for her family, travel, play bingo, worship God and most of all she enjoyed spending time with her children and other family. She was a vibrant spirit, frisky and loving. She will be missed by many.

Private Family Services will be held at a later date.

Robert Morgan Funeral and Cremation Service, LLC is honored to serve the McNeely Family/Friends. Memorial tributes may be made at www.rsmorganfsl.com.

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Carolyn L (Farthing) McNeely, please visit our floral store.

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Robert Morgan Funeral and Cremation Service, LLC - Boiling Springs

132 East College Avenue P.O. Box 936, 124 Fairhope Street (Forest City), Shelby, NC 28152

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