Loris, South Carolina Mrs. Carolyn Ann Faircloth Branton, age 78, passed away on Sunday, October 17, 2021 at her daughter's home. Born on December 25, 1942 in Loris, SC, she was the daughter of the late William Purdy Faircloth and the late Jessie Mae Anderson Faircloth. Mrs. Branton worked as a farmer, was a loving homemaker and attended Living Water Baptist Church. She was a remarkable mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who always put her family first and will be dearly missed by all who were blessed to have known her. Survivors include her daughter, Marie Spivey and husband, Wesley of Loris, SC; granddaughter, Jessie Alana Lordo and husband, James of Clayton, NC; great-granddaughter, Michaela Marie Lordo and numerous beloved pets. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Branton was predeceased by her husband, Lester Carlisle Branton. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, October 20, 2021, at Hardwick Memorial Chapel with committal services following at Antioch Cemetery. Reverend Ken Reeves will officiate services. The family will receive friends Tuesday, October 19, 2021 from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Hardwick Funeral Home and again from 1:00 PM until the time of service on Wednesday at Hardwick Memorial Chapel. Memorials may be made to Antioch Cemetery Fund, c/o Mr. Rodney Causey, 4733 Walter Todd Road, Clarendon, NC 28432. Please sign Mrs. Branton’s online guestbook at hardwickfuneralhome.com or call Hardwick Funeral Home at 843-756-7001 for further information.