Carolyn Malone (nee Phillips) was born March 24, 1950, to the late Deacon James and Buena (Hilton) Phillips, in Cincinnati, OH. She entered eternity on December 7, 2022 and is now resting peacefully. She accepted Christ at a young age and was baptized at the Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Lockland, OH, under Reverend OtisContinue Reading
Carolyn Malone (nee Phillips) was born March 24, 1950, to the late Deacon James and Buena (Hilton) Phillips, in Cincinnati, OH. She entered eternity on December 7, 2022 and is now resting peacefully. She accepted Christ at a young age and was baptized at the Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Lockland, OH, under Reverend Otis Moss Jr. It was evident that at a young age, God had anointed Carolyn with the gift of song, and she was a member of the Youth Choir, Gospel Chorus, Allegro and Women’s Day Choir while a member at Mt. Zion. Carolyn joined the Harvey Singers to bless and entertain others with her musical talent.
Carolyn was the oldest of eight children and truly walked in her “daddy’s boots.” Clearly, she was a leader within her family, helping plan many family reunions, always the one called on for assistance, and providing a listening ear. Carolyn graduated from Lincoln Heights High School in 1969, and several years later, she went on to attend Virginia Union University in Richmond, VA.
Carolyn was a proud mother to her beautiful daughter, Anita Renee, and her son William Harold Malone III. She also adored her grandchildren, Maurice, Destiny, Desiree, and Marc II. Not only was she a biological mother to her children, but she was a mother figure to many nieces, nephews, and auntie to many others.
Carolyn had a progressive, long-tenured career at Ford Motor Company Batavia within Human Resources, which would later merge with ZF Batavia. Embracing and living the spirit “lift while you climb.” Carolyn greatly influenced the diversity of hourly staff within Ford Motor Company, providing career opportunities for many, some she didn’t even know by name. Her influence at Ford Motor Company in Sharonville is still felt today.
Carolyn was preceded in death by her son, William H. Malone IIII, parents, James & Buena (Hilton) Phillips, brother Michael Phillips, and nephew Keith Bronston Jr.
She leaves to cherish her memory her loving and devoted daughter Anita (Marc) Ferguson, daughter-in-love Dionna Malone, grand-children Maurice, Destiny, Desiree Malone, and Marc Ferguson II, siblings James (Priscilla) Phillips Jr., Maria (Keith) Bronston Sr., Shirley Phillips-Wilbanks, Donald and Kimberly Phillips, all of Cincinnati, OH; and Randy (Michelle) Phillips Sr. of Fredericksburg, VA. In addition, Carolyn leaves ten nieces and nephews: Yolanda Jeter, James Phillips III, Sonya (Daniel) Wallace, Steven (Carmen) Bronston, Chavon (Charles) Phillips, Corey, Rondale, Randy Jr. (Erica), Terrance and Miranda Phillips; numerous aunts and uncles and a host of great nieces and nephews, cousins and friends.
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