Carolyn Vaughn Surls

May 19, 2022

Mrs. Carolyn Vaughn Surls went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, May 19, 2022. She was born July 6, 1929, in Lancaster to the late Fred Wylie Vaughn, and Esther Williams. She was the wife of the late Ruffin Lewis Surls, Jr. Mrs. Surls was a graduate of Limestone University, and taught for thirty years in Lancaster City School System. She was a member of First Baptist Church where she sang in the choir. She loved her family, friends, and the Tuesday Lunch Ladies. She will be missed for her unwavering love and acceptance of all who knew her. Mrs. Surls is survived by her daughter, Cathy O’Toole and husband Tom; a son, Ruffin Lewis Surls III, and wife Marylin; and a grandson, William Tyler Surls. In addition to her husband and parents she was preceded in death by her sister Virginia Wade Plyler. The family would also like to express their gratitude to Spencer and Pat, along with all members of Agape Hospice. A graveside service to celebrate the life of Carolyn will be held at 2 PM Sunday, May 22, at Memorial Park. The family will receive friends after the service. Memorials contributions may be made to the Lancaster SPCA, PO BOX 3042 Lancaster, SC 29721. Lancaster Funeral Home & Cremation Service is serving the family of Mrs. Surls.