Carolyn Levy

On December 23, 1954, in Memphis, TN, Rayford Levy Sr. and Lillian Levy welcomed their first child, Carolyn Jean Levy, into the world.

Carolyn grew up in North Memphis, where she attended and graduated from Treadwell High School. After graduating from Treadwell, Carolyn began working at the Internal Revenue Service, where she was a devoted employee for over thirty-five years. After retiring from the Internal Revenue Service, she continued as a Mary Kay consultant for many years.

Carolyn was a devoted mother. She loved caring for others. She was a mother figure and hero to many. Carolyn loved her family and put her family first over everything. She enjoyed crocheting, traveling, playing card games with her family, and going to the casino.

Carolyn was preceded in death by her brother, Darvin Levy; her parents, Rayford Levy Sr. and Lillian Levy; and her lifetime partner, Cliff Norris.

Carolyn leaves to cherish her memories: her daughter, Catease Shannon (Anderson); two sons, Phillip Hodges (Tikki), and Keydrick Norris Sr. (Niya); two brothers, Rayford Levy Jr. and Ronald Levy; three sisters, Sandra Drake, Yvonne Champion, and Andrea Levy-White; eight grandchildren, Phillip Jr, Tierreney, Laquisha, Neferterria, Janisha, Melkaila, Shanease, and Keydrick Jr.; fourteen great-grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends.

Our beloved Carolyn departed this life on Monday, July 7, 2025, at Methodist North Hospital.