Carolyn Pearl MacLaren Mills

Carolyn Pearl MacLaren Mills, age 82 of Marietta, Ga passed away on Saturday, July 5, 2025. A memorial service will be held on Friday, July 11, 2025, at Burnt Hickory Baptist Church in Powder Springs, Ga with Pastor Matt Petty officiating. The family will receive friends from 11am until 12pm prior to the service at 12pm.

Born in Miami, Fl, Ms. Mills grew up in Lake City, Fl with her parents and three older brothers. She then attended Valdosta State College and married Rev. Larry G. Naylor where she later made Marietta her home.

She began her professional journey as a schoolteacher, later transitioned into real estate with Northside Realty, and concluded her career as the receptionist at Burnt Hickory Baptist Church.

Carolyn had a passion for making jewelry, enjoyed collecting antiques and found her greatest joy in spending time with her family. Her gentle spirit, kindness and deep faith made a lasting impression on everyone who knew her.

She is survived by her daughter, Michelle (Ken) Elsberry, Dallas, Ga; two grandchildren, Madison (Wesley) Christian, Kennesaw, Ga, and Mason (Hannah) Knotts, Cartersville, Ga; great-grandson, Elliott Knotts, Cartersville, Ga.

Donations may be made to Burnt Hickory Baptist Church for Missions.