Carolyn Lee Herring Screws, 38

Carolyn Lee Herring Screws, age 38, of Swainsboro, passed away Friday, January 23, 2026, at her residence. In honoring Carolyn’s wishes, she was cremated. Family received friends Monday, February 2, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Chapman Funeral Home.

Carolyn was born February 8, 1987, in Walterboro, SC, second daughter two years apart from the first daughter, Mallory, by only one day, to Daniel (Dan) George Herring and Angela (Angie) Shaw Young, two cool parents making their way with hard work and true love. She was like a wild stallion that wouldn’t stay tame for too long, always making an impact on those around her, even if her outlaw spirit set her free from time to time. Carolyn’s energy gave you no choice but to love her and want her nearby. She loved and lived, hard and full, never left you wondering where you stood in her heart or mind. Carolyn had a spirit and life about her that was fierce, and full of love.

By way of South Carolina, Carolyn made her way to Swainsboro with her family at the age of four, where she would live and build her life, close to family and her roots. She grew up on country dirt roads with wide skies, exploring outside with bare feet and a free spirit. Carolyn was 10 years older than the baby sister, Danielle, and always took on a mothering/best friend role in her life. Sisterhood filled with sister rivalry, laughs, love and trio-sister singing curated by Carolyn every chance she had. Carolyn being the middle sister of three sisters, she was the glue that kept the family together throughout her life. She was nicknamed Carrie, which is what family called her, unless she was being scolded, then it was Carolyn Lee. Carolyn was a bit mischievous in her youth, but it was always led by good intentions, curiosity, and the path to find herself. She was the life of the party, the perfect example of love, and your worst enemy if you crossed her or her family the wrong way. Carolyn was a beauty, that made friends wherever she went with big brown eyes and a smile that would light a room. She was one of the lucky ones that knew exactly who she was at all times. Her confidence and stubbornness guided her path, and she stood strong through every challenge and appreciated every victory. As a woman, Carolyn kept her youthful essence and always had a smile or a laugh to share with you. She also shared a very special closeness with her grandmother, Rosa, throughout her life, their friendship was always a pillar of strength for her. You were guaranteed to have a good time if she was around. Always had an ear, shoulder, or dollar for you if needed as well. Carolyn accomplished many things in her life. She followed her dream of cosmetology and developed a very successful business built by her own two hands. She became a mother at the age of 23, her pride and joy, Henslee Rachel. She always made sure that her daughter was provided for and protected.

Carolyn was a shining star that was taken from our sight too young for our hearts to bear, but her spirit lives on through her family and friends that will always do their best to honor her memory and wishes. She was blessed to carry many titles…daughter, granddaughter, mother, sister, aunt, niece, cousin, and even step-grandmother, within her life. We celebrate the life of Carolyn Lee Herring Screws who will be dearly missed, and everyone that was lucky enough to know her will have memories to cherish with a smile to accompany them. Mrs. Screws is preceded in death by her father.

Survivors include her daughter, Henslee Rachael Herring Green of Swainsboro; mother, Angela Young of Swainsboro; sisters, Mallory Herring Carlyle (Terance) of Snellville and Danielle Herring (Chris Fowler) of Swainsboro; maternal grandmother, Rosa Lee Amerson of Byron; paternal grandmother, Gayle Simmons of Clear Water, FL; several nieces, nephews, other family members and many friends.

Chapman Funeral Home of Swainsboro was in charge of arrangements.