On January 21, 2025, by the righteousness of Jesus Christ, Caroline Murray McMahon peacefully entered Heaven with her family by her side.  Having navigated seven years with breast cancer and its impact, her effervescent joy, enthusiasm for the Gospel and determination to fully live became the trademarks of her journey.

Caroline was born on September 1, 1965, to the late Anna Rae Johnson and Elwyn Grey Murray, Jr., from Rose Hill, NC.   Also preceding her in death are her son, Johnson Murray McMahon, niece, Elizabeth Murray Case, and father-in-law, William Stephen McMahon.

Left to cherish her memory are her husband, Timothy Michael McMahon, son, Jefferson Grey McMahon, stepsons, Timothy Michael McMahon, Jr. and William MinWoo McMahon; her mother-in-law, Lenora Kirk McMahon; her siblings,  Laura Murray Case Taylor (Ken), Llew Ann Murray King (Matt), Elwyn Grey Murray III (Wendy); her brothers-in-law, William Stephen McMahon, Jr. (Anne), Jeffrey Kirk McMahon (Jennifer), Kevin Francis McMahon (Lacy);  sisters-in-law, Patricia McMahon Bradley (Greg), Kathleen McMahon Pruthi (Raj), Mary Elizabeth McMahon Chafin (Doug).  Caroline adored her 28 nieces and nephews, and 12 great nieces and nephews, including 3 namesakes.   She led her immediate family in prayer daily for these dear relatives.   She is also survived by a beloved maternal aunt and uncle, several cousins, and her faithful canine companion, Ivey Llew.

After graduating as Valedictorian from Harrells Christian Academy, Caroline attended Wake Forest University, where she earned a BS degree in Business and was a member of the Fidele Society.  Later, she served on the Board of the Calloway Business School at Wake Forest.  Caroline had a successful career with GE Mortgage Insurance. She traveled the US serving in a consulting capacity as Project Leader for Customer Best Practices.   In 2005, Caroline married the love of her life, embracing the honor of being a stepmother to Tim's boys.   After losing their firstborn son at birth,  Jefferson Grey fulfilled her lifelong desire of becoming a mother.

Caroline's passions ran wide and deep, first and foremost being her devotion to Jesus Christ.   She committed her life to Him at 11 years old in Rose Hill Baptist Church.   Since then, her personal testimony to His work in her life flowed openly to those around her.   While living in Raleigh after college, she joined Providence Baptist Church, and became an active member, participating in mission trips to Kenya and the Philippines, attending and leading Sunday School classes, and facilitating Whole Woman's Day events. Caroline and Tim helped plant Capital Community Church, where the family continues to worship.   She helped found the Morning Glory Bible Study 13 years ago, which has grown to over 200 members and continues to meet weekly.   She has served in multiple roles, including lecturer and discussion leader.    As a St. David's School parent, Caroline has volunteered in many capacities, including Room Mother, Side By Side Christian Book Study, and most recently hosting the Senior Class in their home.

Caroline's creative interests spilled over into her elegant homemaking through needlework, gardening, cooking and hosting celebrations of all occasions, where all felt welcomed and loved.  Her ultimate intent always being to gather friends, family, and connect people.

A celebration of Caroline's life will be held at 4:00 pm on Sunday,  January 26, at Providence Baptist Church, 6339 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh, NC, with a Visitation prior to the service, beginning at 2:30pm in the Welcome Center.  On Monday, January 27, at 11:00am, a Graveside service, with a Visitation following, will be held at the Rose Hill Cemetery, 900 Firetower Road, Rose Hill, NC.

Gifts in Caroline's memory may be shared with Capital Community Church, Pray Always Ministry, or the Elwyn G. Murray, Jr. Scholarship Fund at Wake Forest University.