Carolyn Fay Layman McCosh

Carolyn Fay Layman McCosh entered her heavenly home on April 11, 2021 at the age of 73 after a long, hard-fought, and admirable battle with cancer. Carolyn was born on November 28, 1947 to the late Bruce and Bessie Knox Layman. She was the youngest of eight children and was preceded in death by her parents and 5 of her siblings. She grew up on a dairy farm and continued her love of gardening as long as she was physically able, sharing valuable gardening skills and home-cooking with her husband, children, and grandchildren. She was a member of Fairview Baptist Tabernacle Church in Sweetwater, where she loved singing in the choir and serving in the children’s ministry. Carolyn came to know Jesus at the age of 10, and she was a devoted Christian for her entire life. Her trust in Jesus became even more evident as she courageously and resiliently battled cancer. She could turn anything into a joke, and her infectious laugh and contagious smile could light up the darkest room. Her legacy of unwavering love and faith will live on through her husband of nearly 52 years, Joe; son Derek and daughter-in-love Christy Atkins McCosh, daughter Amber McCosh; grandchildren Austin & Rose Walker, Brad Walker, Coy and Faith Henry; Ivy, Sophie, Levi, Koby & Josiah McCosh; great-grandson Bryson Walker; sister Ida Humphreys and brother Bruce Layman Jr; and many cousins, nieces, and nephews. The family will receive friends on Tuesday evening, April 13, 2021 from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at the Fairview Baptist Tabernacle located at 112 Key Kile Road in Sweetwater, TN. A service celebrating her life will follow the visitation at 7:00 PM with Dr. Derek McCosh and Dr. Gerald Atkins officiating. The interment and committal service will take place on Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at 11:00 AM in the Sweetwater Memorial Park with family and friends serving as pallbearers. You are encouraged to share a memory of Carolyn and/or your personal condolences with her family by visiting her memorial webpage and guestbook at www.companionfunerals.com. Companion Funeral Home of Athens is honored to assist her family with these arrangements.