Carol Dow Brinson

CLAXTON: Carol Dow Brinson, 83, passed away at home with loving family present on March 16, 2023 under the care of Ogeechee Area Hospice. Carol met the love of her life, Ivy J. Brinson, in Boston, Massachusetts while he was in the United States Navy. They married in Marlborough, Massachusetts in 1956 and were a devoted couple until his passing in 1995. Carol grew up in Vermont raising horses and developed a life-long passion for horses that she proudly shared with her family. She taught family members how to ride and care for horses as well as enjoyed watching the Kentucky Derby with them every year. Above all, Carol’s greatest love was her family. Carol dedicated her life serving her loved ones as the family care giver and sacrificed many things of her own to ensure her family was healthy, happy and loved.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ivy J. Brinson, Sr.; two daughters, Theresa Waters and Susan Boatwright.

SURVIVORS: son, Ivy Jim Brinson, Jr. (John Klein) of Claxton, Ga.; two daughters, Deborah Davis of Claxton, Ga. and Elizabeth Brinson- Gonzales (Anthony) of Claxton, Ga.; four grandchildren, Priscilla Waters of Claxton, Ga., Richard Boatwright (Autumn) of Raleigh, N.C., Ashley (Melody) Waters of Hinesville, Ga. and Isabelle Gonzales of Claxton, Ga.; three great-grandchildren, Kara Garrison, Karly Garrison and Owen Boatwright.

VISITATION: Saturday, March 18, 2023, 4:00pm – 6:00pm at J. Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home.

REMEMBRANCE: Ogeechee Area Hospice, 200 Donehoo St, Statesboro, Ga. 30458; Sikes Chapel Cemetery, Care of Elizabeth Hallman, P.O. Box 980
Claxton, Ga. 30417.


Mellie NeSmith Funeral Home in charge of arrangements
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