Carolyn Hand Hooks, age 81, of Loganville, Georgia, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2025, at Wellstar-Kennestone Hospital.

Carolyn was born on June 22, 1944, in Nashville, Georgia. She attended school in her hometown before graduating from high school in Cordele, Georgia. Driven by a heart for helping others, she pursued a nursing career at Darton College in Albany, Georgia, where she earned her Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) degree. Her dedication led her back to Darton, where she later completed her Registered Nurse (RN) certification.

She served faithfully in the medical field for many years, beginning her career at Palmyra Park Hospital in Albany, Georgia. After moving to Loganville in 1998, she continued her nursing work at Eastside Medical Center in Snellville, Georgia, until her retirement in 2008. Never one to sit idle, Carolyn then joined her husband, Jim Hooks, in running a small lawn care business until 2012.

Carolyn was preceded in death by her loving husband, Jim Hooks; her father, William Carl Hand; her mother, Cleo Dryden; her stepfather, Wilson Dryden; her sister, Marilyn Slade and her great-grandson, Rowan Culberson.

She is survived by her loving son, Tony Wallace, and his wife, Rocio Wallace, of Woodstock, Georgia; her sister, Sue Stone, and husband Jesse of Nashville, Georgia; her brother, Mike Hand, and wife Rhonda, also of Nashville. Carolyn's six stepchildren included Donna Moncrief, Rick Hooks, Mike Hooks, Renee' Becton, Gail Wall and Craig Dickerson. Carolyn was a proud grandmother to five cherished grandchildren: Kristopher Wallace and his wife Lexy, Kailey Culberson and her husband Brian, Brandon Wallace and girlfriend Hannah Wallace, Alex Wallace, Connor Wallace, six great-grandchildren, fifteen step grandchildren, a number of step great-grandchildren and she also leaves behind a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.

Among her many friendships, four stood out as especially dear friends Glenda Mitchell, Gloria Hughs, Pat Stewart and Mama-E, all who held a special place in Carolyn's heart.

Carolyn was a woman of strong faith and a member of the Baptist church. She loved her Lord deeply and lived her life with compassion, strength, and grace. Her legacy is one of service, love, and unwavering devotion to her family and friends.

She will be remembered for her gentle spirit, her warm heart, and the countless lives she touched throughout her life and career.

May she rest in eternal peace.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 2, 2025, 2:00 p.m. at Lakeside Funeral Home, 121 Claremore Drive, Woodstock, Georgia 30188. Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m. prior to the service.