Carol Deloris (Sammons) May

Carol Deloris May, 77 of Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia departed this life to meet her loved ones in Heaven in the evening hours of January 13, 2025. 

Carol, raised in Baisden, West Virginia, was born on November 17, 1947, to the late Maggie and Pearly Sammons. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son: Christopher Macky May; brothers: Howard, Leonard, Charles, Benny, Sonny, Sherman Roy Sammons and Buddy Johnson; sisters: Lucille Sammons Steele, Elizabeth Sammons Thompson, Geneva Sammons Cline, and Faye and Charles Testerman who raised her most of her life. 

Carol May is survived by her beloved husband of 57 years, Macky May, as well as children: Tara Denise Beckett (Michael Beckett) and Philip Eugene May (Jennifer May); grandchildren: Brittani, “Boog,” Christian (Nick Christian), who was like a daughter, Dillon May (Katy May), Isaiah May, Dawson Beckett, Kobi May; great-grandchildren: Brady Christian, Lincoln Christian, and Darcy May, as well as special nieces Myra Sheppard, Renee Runyon, and Cindy Nelson, Malina Hubbard to whom she was, “sisro,” and close friend, Beth Carter. 

Carol was a 1965 graduate of Gilbert High School, where she was a cheerleader and devoted friend. She was a member of Rosa Regular Baptist Church, where she served with her husband as Deacon and Wife. Carol and Macky May retired together to Smith Mountain Lake, where they enjoyed spending most of their time. She was a devoted wife and mother, but her favorite title was, “Nan.” She enjoyed spending time with and spoiling her grandchildren with love. Carol was a selfless, supportive friend to all, and she enjoyed providing support and acts of service to anyone who needed it. 

Friends may gather with the family Friday, January 17, 2025, from 6:00 till 9:00 pm in the chapel of Mounts Funeral Home where funeral services will commence at 7:00 pm with Elder Ivan Blankenship, Elder Hobert Hamilton, Elder Gary Young, and Elder Eric Williamson officiating.

The pallbearers will be Michael Beckett, Nick Christian, Dillon May, Isaiah May, Dawson Beckett, and Kobi May. 

Carol’s honesty, humor, and beautiful smile will be greatly missed by all who knew her. 

We love you, “a bushel and a peck and a hug around the neck.”

Don’t let your heart be troubled. Trust in God, and trust also in me. There is more than enough room in my father’s home. If this were not so, would I have told you that I am going to prepare a place for you? When everything is ready, I will come and get you, so that you will always be with me where I am. John 14:1-3

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