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1943
2025
Carol Jean Waters Best, age 82 a resident of Pinetown died Friday July 25, 2025, at her home.
A graveside funeral service will be held on Sunday, July 27, 2025, at 2:00 PM at Oakdale Cemetery with Bill Ray Askew officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the funeral service at Paul Funeral Home & Crematory of Washington.
Carol was born on January 18, 1943, in Beaufort County to the late C. Warren Waters and Blanche Bowen Waters. She was a 1961 graduate of Pantego High School. On June 8, 1961, she married James Marvin Best. Carol was a homemaker and ran her own business for years at the Antique Barn in Pinetown. She loved gardening and flowers. Carol loved raising her grandchildren, she also enjoyed antiques, making Christmas wreaths and bows, watching ACC basketball, and fishing. Carol was member of Pinetown Church of Christ where she taught Sunday School for many years. She was preceded in death by her siblings, David Waters, Lester Waters, Bonnie Waters, Evelyn W. Dunbar, Mildred Faye Waters and Lloyd Norman Waters.
Survivors include, her husband James Marvin Best of the home, daughters, Angela B. Reid (Jeffrey M, Sr.) of Moravian Falls, NC and Kimberly B. Armstrong (Kevin, Sr.) of Ponzer, NC, son, James Marvin “Jamie” Best, Jr. (Mia) of Bath, sister, Velma W. Gurganus of Pinetown, grandchildren, Jeffrey Marvin Reid, Jr., Bryant Scott Reid, Henna Mckenzie Reid, KJ Armstrong (Kasie), Kristopher Armstrong (Josie), Maya Ashlyn Best (Atia Shamseldin), Jameson Aubrey Best, Jules S. Moore, John Asher Best, and Jase Axel Best, great grandchildren, Talynn Russell, Konner Russell, Sadie Reid, Haven Elizabeth Armstrong, Holden Craig Armstrong and Kinsley Rae Armstrong.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Pinetown Volunteer Fire Department, 7262 North Boyd Rd., Pinetown, NC 27865.
Paul Funeral Home & Crematory of Washington is honored to serve the Best family.
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James Warren
July 28, 2025
Sorry for the loss of your wife/mother. Friends for years. Prayers for the family.
Jeannie Benson
July 28, 2025
To James, Kimberly and the rest of the family, Carol Jean and I graduated high school together. She was a good friend and I spent some nights with her. We had a good time together. Rest in Peace, Carol Jean
Kim Montanari
July 27, 2025
Many happy memories spending time with Aunt Carol & Uncle James, Angela & Kimberly until Jamie came along, then it was happy & loud, much louder. My Poppie would accidentally call me, Carol Jean half the time because I reminded him so much of her. He loved his Carol Jean & everybody else did, too. She loved being a wife & mothe & she was wonderful at both as well as Nanny to her grands & great grands. She began as my mother‘s dearest playmate and ended as one of her most beloved cousins. Our hearts are a little heavier, and our tears are a little closer as the gates of heaven have opened to welcome Aunt Carol. So much love to everyone..
Michael Williams
July 27, 2025
We are very sorry to hear of cousin Carols passing. I know my mom will miss her even more as they were childhood friends and grew up together. My memories will be of visiting her and James back in pine town. Our deepest sympathyies. Michael and Josie Williams from las Vegas.
Audrey & Jerrell Wilson
July 27, 2025
Kimberly,
I am so sorry for your loss. Sending prayers for strength and comfort for you and your family.
Bill Whitt
July 27, 2025
Praying for your family during this time. May God be with all of you.
Melinda Miller
July 27, 2025
Carol Jean was a wonderful, sweet lady and became my brother's second mom! Sending you all the sincerest condolences from my family during this difficult time.
Anita Horton
July 26, 2025
So sorry for your loss
Trudy Hubers
July 26, 2025
Sending sincere condolences on your very dear loss.
Phyllis Keech Edens
July 26, 2025
Carol Jean and I grew up together in Free Union. I share many oldies with her and Julia Ann Sutton. We were friends for a long time and then we grew up and lost touch. I am so sorry for your loss. My brother has Cancer as I speak and has been taking cancer treatments for over a year. Carol is with Jesus now and in no more pain.
Sonya Shamseldin
July 26, 2025
Mrs. Best was an AWESOME Woman!! So grateful to have had warm conversations, produce from the garden and recipes. ♥
Betty Slade
July 26, 2025
Carol was a special lady and will be missed by many. She and I battled cancer at the same time and we would meet at the Marion Shepard Cancer Center. She and James really enjoyed the massages offer there. ♥
Marie Mason
July 26, 2025
James abd family, I am so sorry for your loss. You 2 were so meant for each other. Cherish your memories. Marie Daw Mason.
Patricia Wallace
July 26, 2025
James and Family, I remember Carol from riding the school bus ;whenever I saw her she always had a smile. I was sorry to hear of her passing. My thoughts and prayers are with each of you. May the good times and the laughter you shared in life help carry you through the future. May God's love be with you.
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Stacy Lee
July 26, 2025
So sorry for your loss sending prayers
Gina Williams Rogers
July 26, 2025
I have so many fond memories of Ms Carol Jean and her family. Overnight stays with the girls, swimming in their pool, staying in their beautiful cabin, going to church with them. Learning from her at Sunday School. They have always held a special place in my heart. I know the family will miss her here, but she is being welcomed home, my good and faithful servant by Jesus.
Edwin Booth
July 25, 2025
Prayers for the Best family
Ed Booth
Kathy Wynne
July 25, 2025
Angela, Kimberly, Jamie and Uncle James, Don and I are so very sorry about Aunt Carol's passing. Knowing her body is healed will hopefully give you some peace!! I love you all!!
Kathy Roberson Wynne
Marlene Woolard
July 25, 2025
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
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