Carolyn Hodges Hilburn

Tabor City, NC

Carolyn Hodges Hilburn, age 78, of Tabor City, NC, passed away Tuesday, September 23, 2025 in her home.

Born August 27, 1947 in Columbus County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Robert Wade Hodges and Cordelia Fowler Hodges.

She was a faithful long-time member of Forest Lawn Baptist Church. She was actively involved in Celebrate Recovery, the Baptismal Committee and impacted many lives with her love and welcoming spirit.

She is survived by her husband, Mack Arthur Hilburn of the home; two sons, Raymond Arthur Hilburn (Debbie) of Tabor City, NC, and Michael Derek Hilburn (Dawn) of Fair Bluff, NC; one daughter, Wendy Hilburn Maguire (John) of Clarendon, NC; one sister, Ila Pearl Lilly of Green Sea, SC; six grandchildren, Jessica Jernigan, Travis Hilburn, Jordan Long, Jake Maguire, Chance Courtney, and Madison Simms; and two great grandchildren, Aven Jernigan, and Holden Jernigan.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Jerry Dale Hodges.

Visitation will be held Friday, September 26, 2025 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM in Forest Lawn Baptist Church

Funeral Services will be held Saturday, September 27, 2025 at 11:00 AM in Forest Lawn Baptist Church with burial to follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Tabor City, NC.

A service of Inman Ward Funeral Home & Crematory of Tabor City, NC.

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