Carolyn Reeves Mims

Carolyn Reeves Mims obituary, Clanton, AL

Carolyn Reeves Mims

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First Baptist Church

1300 4th Avenue North, Clanton, AL 35045

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Funeral service

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1300 4th Avenue North, Clanton, AL 35045

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Carolyn Mims Obituary

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Carolyn Reeves Mims, a cherished resident of Clanton, Alabama, departed this life on October 4, 2025, at Shelby Baptist Medical Center in Alabaster, Alabama. Born on October 4, 1929, she was the beloved daughter of the late Barnie Earl "B.E." Reeves and Mamie Reeves, who nurtured her with love and kindness. Throughout her life, Carolyn exemplified faith, dedication and grace. Her family and friends will forever remember her unwavering devotion to those she loved. She leaves behind a legacy of love through her son, Steve Mims, and her daughter, Karen Mims. Carolyn was a proud grandmother to Rebecca Mims Cullison, Matthew Mims, and Erin Vansandt, and a delighted great-grandmother to Ella Cullison, Henry Cullison, and Marin Mims. Each of them carries a piece of her heart and memory forward. Carolyn is reunited with her husband, Jesse Charles Mims; her sister, Jean Reeves Smith; her brother, Buddy Reeves; and her daughter-in-law, Alicia Mims, as well as her parents. Friends and loved ones are invited to gather to honor Carolyn’s life on Thursday, October 9, 2025. An opportunity to express condolences will take place from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Clanton, Alabama, followed by a service celebrating her remarkable journey at 3:00 p.m. Interment will take place at Martin Memorial Cemetery in Clanton, Alabama. Arrangements are entrusted to Martin Funeral Home. For those wishing to extend their sympathy, online condolences may be left at www.martinfuneralhomeinc.com.

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Upcoming Events

Oct

9

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

First Baptist Church

1300 4th Avenue North, Clanton, AL 35045

Send Flowers

Oct

9

Funeral service

3:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

First Baptist Church

1300 4th Avenue North, Clanton, AL 35045

Send Flowers

Only 9 hours left for delivery to next service.