Gwendolyn Key Sollie Carmichael Obituary
We bid farewell to Gwendolyn Key Sollie Carmichael of Meridian, Mississippi, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on February 11, 2025 at the age of 91. Gwendolyn touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Gwendolyn Key Sollie Carmichael to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, James Rufus Key, Sr. and Lena Mae Davis Key; her husbands, Ira Ladell Sollie and Thurman H. "Sonny" Carmichael; and her siblings, Kathryn Millsaps and Dewitt Key.
She is survived by: her sons, Tim Sollie (Becky) and Scott Sollie (Lisa); her stepsons, Brad Carmichael (Brenda), Danny Carmichael and David Carmichael; her brother James Key, Jr. (Janelle); her grandchildren, Justin Sollie (Abby), Jeremy Sollie, Audrey Jordan (Will), Emily Wilson (Jeff), Rachel Sollie, Ashley Holloman (Kane) and Blake Carmichael (Audrey); her great grandchildren, Marley Sollie, Jude, Sollie Wilson, Rosemary Jordan, Brynlee, Wyatt Holloman, Raelin and Scarlett Carmichael; and her caregivers, Anita, Mary Ann, Mary Nell, Stephanie and Dr. Voss. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation was held on Friday, February 14th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:15 AM at the New Hope Baptist Church (6573 MS-145, Meridian, MS 39301). A funeral service was held on Friday, February 14th 2025 at 11:30 AM at the same location. A burial was held on Friday, February 14th 2025 from 12:30 PM to 12:45 PM at the New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery (6573 MS-145, Meridian, MS 39301).
The Carmichael Family requests donations be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, in lieu of flowers.
