Carolyn E. Sinclair

Carolyn Earnese Sinclair, affectionately known as Peaches, was born in the Gordon Community of Alachua County, Florida on October 2, 1948 to the late Dora Lee Rowe Williams and Ellestine Ross, Sr. At two months old she and her family moved to Gainesville. Carolyn was educated by the Alachua County Public Schools system where she was a graduating member of the 1966 class of Lincoln High School. Shortly after graduating from high school, Carolyn joined Job Corps and received vocational training at Keystone Job Corps Center in Drums, Pennsylvania. After completing training in 1968, Carolyn began her career with International Business Machines (IBM) as a Key Punch Operator in Oswego, New York. Her career later led her to Atlanta, Georgia; Boca Raton, Florida; and Durham, North Carolina. In 1998 Carolyn retired from IBM after 30 years of service. Once she moved back home to Gainesville in 1992, Carolyn started a second career at Shands Hospital at the University of Florida as a Medical Records Clerk. Carolyn was a dedicated employee for 17 years and in 2010 she retired from Shands Hospital at the University of Florida. Upon retiring from Shands Hospital at the University of Florida, Carolyn began to travel the world. She loved traveling the country and cruising with her sister which allowed her to visit different countries. She also enjoyed taking the train to Maryland to visit her daughter. As the family historian she traveled to family reunions no matter where they were located. At an early age Carolyn accepted Christ at Bartley Temple United Methodist Church. Upon returning back to Gainesville in 1992, she joined Emanuel Missionary Baptist Church and served as a faithful member until her death. Over the years she has served on various church committees. She was the President of the Hardship Committee, a member of the Sick Committee and the Home Mission Committee. She was also the former church Financial Secretary and was a Deaconess. Carolyn was an active member of the Jerusalem Association where she attended conferences and the 5th Sunday Union. Carolyn was also a proud member of the Lincoln High School Alumni Association and participated in alumni activities. On February 27, 2020 at 7:08 p.m. God plucked one of his prettiest flowers and called Carolyn home at Shands Hospital at the University of Florida surrounded by her closest family and friends. Carolyn leaves to cherish her only beloved daughter, Ashuantay Houston of Bowie, Maryland; a sister, Quinnon Sinclair of St. Petersburg, Florida; nephews Timothy Pressley (who preceded her in death) and Kwame Donaldson (Chaka) of Camp Springs, Maryland; a granddog Cody; two special cousins Mary Foster (Edward) and Charles Lawson, Jr. (Ella) of Gainesville, Florida; a devoted friend Patricia Burnett of Gainesville, Florida; and a host of cousins and friends.

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Carolyn E. Sinclair

October 2, 1948 - February 27, 2020