Carolyn Way

Mrs. Carolyn Braswell Hughes Way, 85, of Swainsboro, passed away Saturday, February 8, 2025, at PruittHealth Swainsboro following an extended illness. She was born November 15, 1939, in Norristown, to Lois Lee Braswell and Fannie Love Braswell. Mrs. Way is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Earl Hughes; son, Ken Way; sisters, Mary Elizabeth Barwick, Glenda Faye Moxley; brothers, Jimmy Braswell, Johnny Braswell, Billy Braswell; grandson, Chad Hughes.

Carolyn is survived by her husband of 42 years, Wayne Way of Swainsboro; sons, Randy Hughes (Becky) of Swainsboro, Steve Hughes (Molly) of Orangeburg, SC, Jay Hughes (Cynthia) of Swainsboro, Ashley Way (Kimmi) of Adel; daughters, Carol Buck (Michael) of Savannah, Rebecca Kight (Davy) of Kite; brothers, Remer Braswell (Ida Carolyn) of Dothan, AL., Don Braswell (Lisa) of Laurens, SC; sisters, Sandra Whitfield of Twin City, Gail Rowland of Swainsboro; 14 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and many friends.

Funeral Services will be held on Monday, February 10, 2025, at 2:00 P.M. in the chapel of Chapman Funeral Home with Reverend Berry Peavy officiating, assisted by Reverend Greg Ely.

Interment will follow in the Swainsboro City Cemetery.

The family will receive friends Monday, February 10, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. at Chapman Funeral Home.

Pallbearers will be Mrs. Way’s grandsons.

Condolences may be expressed at www.chapmanfhofswainsboro.com.

Chapman Funeral Home of Swainsboro is in charge of the arrangements for Mrs. Carolyn Braswell Hughes Way, 85, of Swainsboro.