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Carolyn Nelms

d. August 1, 2021

Covington

Carolyn Nelms, of Covington, passed away Sunday, August 1, 2021, at the age of 90. Mrs. Nelms was a resident of Covington for over 21 years. She carved out a career and retired from the dentistry profession. Mrs. Nelms enjoyed family gatherings and entertaining during the holidays, especially Christmas! She had a big heart for her family and loved making memories with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Mrs. Nelms will be remembered as a loving and caring woman. Mrs. Nelms was preceded in death by her grandson, Kyle Bemis; parents, Edith and Joe Whaley; and brother, Earnest Whaley.

She is survived by her husband of 71 years, Ronald Nelms; daughter, Rhonda Bemis (Robert); grandchildren, Joshua Harms, Ashely Herring, Carolyn Smith; great-grandchildren, Coleman Herring, Amelia Harms, Parker Herring, Anderson Harms, Isabelle Smith, Braylen Herring; sister, Ann Rawlins (Marty); and numerous nieces and nephews.

A Memorial Service for Mrs. Nelms will be held Sunday, September 12, 2021, 3:00 P.M., at the Chapel of Caldwell & Cowan, 1215 Access Road, in Covington. Friends are invited to visit with the family at the funeral home one hour prior to her service from 2:00 - 3:00 P.M.. Flowers are accepted, or in lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, 53 Perimeter Center E Suite 100, Atlanta, Georgia 30346, or through their website .

Governor Brian Kemp’s latest executive order has eliminated restrictions on large gatherings; however, CDC guidelines recommend social distancing (6 feet apart) and wearing of masks while in public.  Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home requests that you observe these recommendations while in our funeral home attending visitations and/or services.

To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Carolyn Nelms, please visit our flower store.

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Visitation

Sunday, September 12, 2021

2:00 - 3:00 pm (Eastern time)

Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home and Dogwood Hill Crematory - Access Road Location

1215 Access Road, Covington, GA 30014

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Memorial Service

Sunday, September 12, 2021

Starts at 3:00 pm (Eastern time)

Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home and Dogwood Hill Crematory - Access Road Location

1215 Access Road, Covington, GA 30014

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