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Carol Smith Alderman

March 6, 1935 - October 26, 2022
Visitation
Thomas McAfee Funeral Homes, Downtown
639 North Main Steet
Greenville, SC 29601
Tuesday 11/1, 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Service
Woodlawn Memorial Park
1 Pine Knoll Dr.
Greenville, SC 29609
Wednesday 11/2, 1:00 pm

Carol Smith Alderman, loving and devoted wife of 44 years to Myron Alderman, unexpectedly died at her home on Wednesday, October 26th.

She was born and raised in Elizabethan, TN before moving and attending Greenville High for her senior year. Her parents, Bruce and Josephine Smith purchased and ran a service station and dry cleaners on Augusta Road for years.

She held law enforcement positions in the Mauldin Police Department, Greenville County Detention Center, and was a Criminal Investigator with the Greenville Solicitors Office for the last 15 of her 25 years of service. Upon retirement she joined the Greenville Crimestoppers Board where she served until her untimely death.

She was a faithful member of Tapestry church and loved being involved in the Samaritans Purse Operation Christmas Child program sponsored by the church.

In addition to her husband, Mary Beth Edwards, her youngest child, still lives in the Greenville area. She loved her grandchildren Trip Andrews (Courtney) and Joe Gillespie (Tika), and her great grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, her brothers Jack and Bud, her sister Peg, and three of her oldest children, Jackie Lee Edwards, Susan Gillespie, and Sandy Jenkins (Doug) predeceased her.

A visitation will be held Tuesday, November 1, 2022, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. at Thomas McAfee Funeral Homes, Downtown. The Graveside Service will be Wednesday, November 2, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. at Woodlawn Memorial Park, officiated by Pastor David Case.

Memorials may be made in her name to either Tapestry Church, Operation Christmas Child, 25 Woods Lake Road, Suite 100, Greenville, SC 29607 or to The ALS Association South Carolina Chapter at https://www.als.org/south-carolina.

Friends are encouraged to leave notes of condolence and share their favorite memory of Carol with the family by clicking on the button labeled “Leave A Message, Share A Memory” below.

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Visitation
Thomas McAfee Funeral Homes, Downtown
639 North Main Steet
Greenville, SC 29601
Map
Tuesday 11/1, 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Service
Woodlawn Memorial Park
1 Pine Knoll Dr.
Greenville, SC 29609
Map
Wednesday 11/2, 1:00 pm

Carol Smith Alderman, loving and devoted wife of 44 years to Myron Alderman, unexpectedly died at her home on Wednesday, October 26th. She was born and raised in Elizabethan, TN before moving and attending Greenville High for her senior year. Her parents, Bruce and Josephine Smith purchased and ran a service station and dry cleanersContinue Reading

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Sabreena Gillespie left a message on November 5, 2022:
I'm so sorry ? & sad that you are gone Nani, we will miss you. I always called Doug to check on you & Myron & hope you know how much I loved you. Maybe now that your back together with mom, uncle Jack and aunt Sandi, you will find happiness again.
Ernie and Larry Sexton left a message on November 3, 2022:
Myron our condolences on your loss of Carol. We know that you will truly miss her. May God comfort your heart with precious memories.
Barry Ray left a message on November 2, 2022:
Myron, my friend. I have been praying for you to have peace and comfort during this time. I hope once I can get back to health, we can get together and maybe play some golf. You have many friends who love and support you!
Paul White left a message on November 1, 2022:
Dear Myron - we are praying for you and the family. We loved Carol so much and she was a blessing to us all. We will miss her and that smile! What a privilege to know her and I am thankful that God allowed our lives to meet at Tapestry. We love you all.
Billy and Robin Durham left a message on November 1, 2022:
In memory of Carol Smith Alderman, Billy and Robin Durham lit a candle
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Jeff and Diana Kindley left a message on November 1, 2022:
We are genuinely sorry for your loss. Carol was always kind and classy. God Bless all her loved ones. Respectfully, Jeff and Diana
Tab Clardy left a message on October 31, 2022:
Myron - Julie and I are so sorry for your loss. We love Carol and we love you. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Angela Limbaugh left a message on October 31, 2022:
Myron, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Jan Hudson left a message on October 28, 2022:
Myron I am so sorry for your loss, then to loose Sandi also. Your family will be in my prayers
Kathleen Jennings left a message on October 28, 2022:
This is indeed tragic news. Carol was a long time friend and law enforcement associate of my family. For me, for my parents, Chief and Mrs Harold Jennings, and for many colleagues. She was the real deal - loyal, kind, and dedicated. Deep sympathy to Myron, her beloved husband, and to all who loved her. I’m sure she is policing in heaven and greeted by a whole posse of law enforcement warriors who went before her. RIP, Miss Carol. Well done.
Jimmy —Celia Thompson left a message on October 28, 2022:
Myron so sorry to hear of Carol passing but knowing she is with our LORD and SAVIOR
King BJ left a message on October 28, 2022:
In memory of Carol Smith Alderman, King BJ lit a candle
Thomas McAfee Funeral Homes left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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