Mary Carolyn Peak

Mary Carolyn Peak, age 75, went to be with the Lord on July 15, 2023 in her home in Highland View, surrounded by her loving family. Carolyn worked for many years at St. Joe Telephone and Telegraph Company as an operator. She started working at Gulf County Schools in 1979 at Highland View Elementary School as an office secretary. She continued her 31-year career in GCSB transportation until retirement in 2010. Carolyn loved spending time with her family, participating in church activities, and eating ice cream. She was a faithful member and prayer warrior for Hope Fellowship and Worship Center in Port St. Joe. She was born in Marianna, FL on December 16, 1947 to the late Carlos and Mary Whitfield. She met and married the love of her life, Jerry Peak, on January 21, 1967. After 56 years of marriage, Jerry went to be with the Lord on July 5, 2023. She was also preceded in death by her son, Jerry Lamar Peak, Jr., and her siblings Jimmy, Wayne and Harmon Whitfield, Mozelle Gates, WillieMae Lollie, and Alton Curlee. Carolyn is survived by daughters Tonya Plair (Mike Owens) of Mexico Beach, Joni White (David) of Port St. Joe. Grandchildren Jordon Plair (Tiffany), Lexie Plair (Jack), Heath Plair, Brooke and Averi White. One brother, James Whitfield of Altha, FL and many nieces and nephews. Visitation and Funeral arrangements will be held at Long Avenue Baptist Church on Tuesday, July 18, 2023. Visitation will be at 10:00 a.m. and the service will begin at 11:00 a.m. with Brother Tim Bailey and Brother Glenn Davis officiating. Interment will follow at Holly Hill Cemetery.