Carolyn (Harper) Gary, affectionately known as "Nip," was called home by the sweet and gentle voice of Jesus on May 2nd, 2016 while surrounded by her loving family. Born on May 6, 1956 in Phoenixville, PA, Carolyn was a daughter of the late Durrell and Hattie (Johnson) Harper of Devereux, Georgia. She was the wife of the late Anthony Gary of Norristown, PA.

Carolyn was a graduate of Chester County Vo-Tech School where she played on the girls' varsity basketball team. She was a supervisor at the Phoenixville Area YMCA for over 25 years. She truly loved her job and her YMCA family. She was known through the community for her kindness and compassion towards others.

Carolyn was a pillar of strength for her family. She was a great listener and always had encouraging words to share. She loved the Lord and her church family. She accepted Jesus Christ as her personal savior and made peace with God before he called her home.

Carolyn leaves to cherish her memory, her children Chasity M. Gary, of Phoenixville PA, Michael A. Gary, of Phoenixville, PA, and stepson Anthony King, of Norristown, PA. We thank God that Carolyn was able to witness the birth of her first grandchild Amelia Marie Lyn Gibbs. She also leaves to cherish her memory, her siblings Eleanor Harper and her companion, Richard "Junior" Perry, Albert Harper and his wife Rhonda Harper, her sister and caretaker Edith Cuascut, the wife of the late Francisco Cuascut, Jr., Madelyn Harper, Doris Jones and her husband Howard Jones, Sherry Harper-Jeter and her husband Anthony Jeter and her youngest brother Michael Harper. Carolyn is also loved by a host of nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Carolyn was preceded in death by her sweet daughter Tiffany Patrice Harper, and brothers Phillip Durrell Harper, Jr. and John David "Johnny" Harper.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 6, 2016, at 11:00 am at the Bethel Baptist Church, 412 Fairview Street, Phoenixville, with the Rev. Dr. Nathan Coleman officiating. Interment will follow in the Morris Cemetery. Friends will be received from 9:45 - 10:45 am at the Church. Memorial contributions may be made to . Condolences may be offered online at www.PhoenixvilleFuneralHome.com. Arrangements are being handled by the Campbell - Ennis - Klotzbach Funeral Home, Inc., Phoenixville, PA.