Carly Elizabeth Florence

1991-2024

Carly Elizabeth Florence entered the sweet hereafter on March 6th 2024. She is survived by her mother Lisa Florence, daughter Guinevere Potts, former spouse William Potts, grandmothers Yvonne Caldwell and Myrtle Florence, special partner Anton Ware and a number of close family members, friends and pets.

She was predeceased by her father William "Bill" Florence Jr.,and Grandfathers William Florence Sr. and Ray Caldwell.

Carly was employed by Barrett-Simpson Inc and graduated from Southern Union State Community College. As an Opelika native, she was a lover of art, animals and adventures with those closest to her. She was a dreamer, a survivor, a mother, a daughter, a role model. Her soft, delicate voice, kind, caring nature and her clever, gifted wit will be missed by those who had the pleasure of knowing her. Her infectious smile, positive, loving energy and warmth made a lasting impression on those she loved.

A visitation will be held at Frederick-Dean Funeral Home in the Parlor on Saturday, March 9, 2024 from 11:00AM-12:30PM followed by a graveside service at 1:00PM at Garden Hills Cemetery.

Frederick-Dean Funeral Home is assisting with all funeral arrangements.

"I am going away for a while, but I'll be back. Don't try and follow me, 'cause I'll return as soon as possible. See, I'm trying to find my place, but it might not be here where I feel safe"