Carolyn Ann Tift Gordon Obituary

We announce the death of Carolyn Ann Tift Gordon (Sylvester, Georgia), who passed away on September 10, 2026, at the age of 81. Carolyn Ann will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Leila Mae Davis Tift and Alre "Duke" Palms; her stepfather Jake Tift; her son Shelton Ford; her aunt Ethel Davis Rabon; her uncles, Arthur Lee Davis, James Davis and Carl Davis; and her cousins, Henry Walter Rabon, Jr., LaVaughn White and Lawrence Rabon.

She is survived by: her children, Carolyn, Andre Tift (Tonja) and Vickie Hall; her grandchildren, Krisalyn Hall, Sharkivia Bozeman, Malcolm Ford, Shelton Ford, Andralyn Massey (Patrick), Shabreka Carter (LaQuita), Cory Ford and Andre Tift (Jade); her great grandchildren, Ke'Asijah Williams, Malcolm Ford, Jr., Malik Ford, Kenzie James, Bella James, Nyjah Ford, Zoey Malone, Michai Buckle, Adonis Massey, Alexander Massey, Adrian Tift and Julian Tift; her cousins, Ozie Parker, Sharman Roberts, Courtney Rabon and Brenda Rabon; and her friend Trellis Douglas.