Carol R. Pendergrass

Carol R. Pendergrass, 71, of Syracuse, passed away Tuesday, May 8, 2012 at home. Born on Christmas Eve 1940, she was the daughter of John Caffrey and Mary Joyce Caffrey. She lived in Phoenix until moving to Syracuse in 2001. Carol was employed with Teen Challenge of Syracuse. A devoted wife, mother and faithful follower of Jesus Christ, she was a member of Community Tabernacle. Carol was predeceased by her first husband, Charles Richards; and sister, Marybelle Hubbard. Surviving are her husband of 22 years, Barry Pendergrass; sons and daughters-in-law, Sean and Amy Richards of Phoenix, and Mark and Cara Richards of Baldwinsville; sister, Nora Emerson of Monticello; stepchildren, Jill Lynch of California and Barry Pendergrass Jr. of Georgia; five grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call Friday, May 11 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Community Tabernacle, 2515 W. Genesee St., Syracuse. Funeral services will be Saturday, May 12 at 10 a.m. at the church with Rev. Jonathan Maselli officiating. Carol will be laid to rest in Phoenix Rural Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Teen Challenge of Syracuse, P.O. Box 72, Syracuse, NY 13205.