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Woodruff, South Carolina

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Aug. 21, 2025

Greenhaven Memorial Gardens (South Carolina)

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Carolyn Osborne Obituary

Carolyn S. Osborne WOODRUFF- Carolyn Southerland Osborne,86, of 210 McEdco Road went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at Regional Hospice Home. She was born April 15, 1939, in Greenville County to the late George H. Southerland and Audrey Elliott Southerland. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Woodruff where she was Assistant Director of Children's 1 Department. She retired from Enro Shirt Co., formerly in Woodruff. Surviving is her husband, Johnny Osborne of the home; one son, John Osborne (Tina) of Boiling Springs; four sisters, Jewell Murphy of Cross Anchor, Gayla Gibbs of Laurens, Sharon Tucker of Woodruff and Opal Woody of Spartanburg; three grandchildren, Devin Osborne, Ashton Osborne and Brooks Osborne; two great-grandchildren, Parker Osborne and Haiden Hawes. She was predeceased by a brother, Robert Wendell Southerland. Graveside services will be held Thursday, August 21, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Greenhaven Memorial Gardens by Rev. Andrew Shull. Visitation will immediately follow the service at the graveside. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Children's 1 Department/First Baptist Church, 801 Cross Anchor Road, Woodruff, S.C. 29388 The family is at the residence. Lanford-Gwinn Mortuary

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Published by Post and Courier - Greenville on Aug. 19, 2025.

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for Carolyn Osborne

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21

Visitation

Greenhaven Memorial Gardens (South Carolina)

, South Carolina

Aug

21

Service

11:00 a.m.

Greenhaven Memorial Gardens (South Carolina)

, South Carolina

Funeral services provided by:

Lanford-Gwinn Mortuary - Woodruff

257 North Main Street, Woodruff, SC 29388

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