Missionary Carolyn Quarrells

February 17, 1951 - July 13, 2020

On February 17, 1951, in Palestine, Arkansas, Missionary Carolyn Quarrells story began when she was born as the only child of the late Clustene Weaver. Carolyn graduated from Weaver Elementary and attended Lincoln High School but was transferred to Palestine High School where she was in the first class to integrate and graduate in 1969. She continued her education at the Southern Baptist College in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas and received an Associates of Arts Degree. He enrolled at Arkansas State University and became a member of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. In 1973, Carolyn graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology, and further displaying her love of learning, earned a Master’s Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling, in 1978. Carolyn married Nolan Quarrells, her childhood sweetheart and best friend, on August 17, 1974. Their union was blessed with a daughter, Tiffany Renee in 1983. Their family was very close, and the home filled with love. Carolyn’s thirty-seven-year career in Education began after her graduation from college first as a counselor and then the Director of Student Support Services, a position she held from 1980 for the next thirty years, until her retirement in 2010, from Phillips Community College of the University Of Arkansas. Carolyn was saved and filled with the Holy Ghost at an early age and for the last 20 years was an active member of the Christ Temple Church of God in Christ in Helena, Arkansas under the leadership of Bishop Dr. Alex J. Smith. She faithfully worshipped and served as Sunday School Teacher, Financial Secretary, and Evangelist Missionary, and Church Missionary. She remained a faithful member of Christ Temple Church of God in Christ until her passing. On July 13, 2020, at the Helena Regional Medical Center in Helena, Arkansas the final chapter of Carolyn’s life was written. God gently closed the book and took her home to be with him. She will forever be missed and live in the hearts of everyone who loved her. She leaves in God’s care her loving husband of forty-five years, Nolan Quarrells, her daughter, Tiffany Renee Quarrells of Helena, Arkansas; one aunt, Eva (Napoleon) McKinney of Forrest City, Arkansas; cousins who were more like sisters: Cathy Mae Pendelton and Sandra Wright; Reuben Weaver who was like a brother; very close friends: Geneva Smith, Barbra Stevenson, Johnnie Hicks, Beverly Vincent, and Clinton J. Smith; three people who were like family: Glenda Sykes, George White, and Bishop Dr. Alex J. Smith; and a host of nephews, nieces, cousins, and friends. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, a graveside celebration of Missionary Carolyn Quarrells' life will be conducted at Paradise Garden Cemetery, 68 Minnis Drive, Edmondson, AR, 72332 on Friday, July 24, 2020 at 1:00 PM (CST). In lieu of customary remembrances, the family requests that memorials be directed to the family, 1117 Perry Street, Helena, AR, 72342. Please visit Mrs. Quarrells online memorial tribute at https://www.mjkmortuaryandcremation.com/obituaries/Carolyn-Quarrells/#!/TributeWall where memories and words of comfort and condolence may be shared electronically with her family. Miles J. Kimble Mortuary and Cremation in charge of all arrangements. You can show your support by sending flowers directly to the family by contacting Debbie's Flowers 870.633.2225