Carolyn Saranthus Obituary
The world bids farewell to Carolyn Saranthus of Mobile, Alabama, departing on October 30, 2025 at the age of 83. Carolyn leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Carl Edward Bates and Voncile Miller Bates; her significant other Harold Saranthus; her son Harold Saranthus Jr.; and her siblings, Charles Bates, Gloria Ann McMillian, Darrel Bates, Evelyn Bates, Ronnie Bates, Gary Bates and Freddie Bates.
She is survived by: her children, Tina N. Rylee, Kenneth Saranthus (Carrie) and Leigh Ann Ward (Brad); her daughter-in-law Charlene Saranthus; and her siblings, JC Bates, Diane Keglovits, Janet Bates and Janice Bates. She is also survived by grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and friends.
Visitation was held on Monday, November 3rd 2025 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at the Valhalla Funeral Home (8730 Sims Rd, Eight Mile, AL 36613). A graveside service was held on Monday, November 3rd 2025 at 1:00 PM at the Valhalla Memorial Gardens (8730 Sims Rd, Eight Mile, AL 36613).
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Missions Department of Life Church of Mobile, 8701 Zeigler Blvd, Mobile, AL 36608.
