Carolyn Bryant Denton, age 93, went home to be with her Lord, April 28, 2025. Born in Tarboro, NC, Carolyn came to the Peninsula in 1951 and worked in civil service for 29 years. Carolyn was an active member of Liberty Baptist Church and served on the counting committee for many years. She dearly loved the members of her Busy Bee Sunday School Class. After retirement, she loved to read, put together jigsaw puzzles and work in the yard.

Carolyn was preceded in death by her loving husband of 70 wonderful years, James Denton,Sr. She was blessed with two sons, James Denton, Jr. (Angie) and Michael Denton; three grandchildren; six great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.

A celebration of life will be held at W. J. Smith and Son Funeral Home on May 4,2025. The service will be officiated by Rev. James Denton and Rev. Ben Denton. Visitation will be from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. and services will follow at 3:00 p.m. A private family burial will be at Albert G Horton, Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery, Suffolk.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Liberty Baptist Building Fund or a charity of your choice.

Arrangements by W. J. Smith and Son Funeral Home.