Dean Marie Maples Carlyle
1935 - 2025
Dean Marie Maples Carlyle, 90 of Winston-Salem, NC went peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday October 27, 2025. She was born on May 27, 1935, in Moore County to the deceased, Carlie Maples and Elizabeth Maples. Preceding her in death was her husband of 49 years, Reverend Loyd Gray Carlyle of Winston-Salem, NC; her brothers and sister whom she loved dearly, Charles Maples, Phil Maples, Ronnie Maples, Geneva Maples. Dean leaves “Cherished” memories to her children, Greg Carlyle (Edie), Sylvia Carlyle McMahon (Mark), Terry Carlyle, Donna Carlyle Hutchins (Greg & daughter, Heather), Scott Carlyle (Lisa), LLoyd Carlyle. Dean was known as Mommie Dean, and Nana to her Precious grandchildren, Kristin Spillman (Zach), Chandler Carlyle (Jessica), Callie Carlyle, Connor Carlyle, as well as her great-grand-children, Realynn Spillman, Wiley Spillman, Chole May Carlyle, Coral Carlyle. They were her “Pride and Joy”! Dean had many Special nieces and nephews whom she adored.
Dean always loved time spent with her immediate family as well as extended family, her church family and friends. Even though she had a busy life as a Minister’s wife of 40 plus years, she never missed cheering on her sons at their football, or baseball games or, shopping with her daughters. She was a proud mother. Dean also loved gardening; she loved to watch her hummingbirds, and her favorite were Red Birds. She looked forward to trips to the Coast with her family, brother-in-laws and sister-in-laws. One of Dean’s favorite hobbies was cooking and baking. She was always known as one of the best Southern cooks, and she always made sure that all visitors in her home were fed. Dean’s children’s friends loved her and enjoyed many wonderful meals at her table. Dean loved the holidays, especially Christmas and she always served meals fit for a King to her family.
Dean will be greatly missed by her family and friends, but we all take comfort in knowing she is in the arms of Christ whom she believed in fervently. She was a member of the First Pentecostal Holiness Church and was sad when the time came that she was unable to attend church; however, her family is very grateful to the former Pastor, Reverend Tim Wolfe and immediate Pastor, Reverend Tres’ Ward, as well as the Women’s Group who have continued to love and support her by visiting her regularly, bringing her sweet gifts, sweet hugs and most of all for always remembering her in Prayer.
The family would like to express a Special “Thank You” to the staff at Southfork Senior Living Facility for all of the Compassion, Love and assistance that was given to Dean over the past several years. Thanks to the great Doctors and Staff at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, November 15, 2025 at the Millennium Event Center, 101 W 5th Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27101.
In Lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Pentecostal Holiness Church at 998 Hutton Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27101, or Southfork Senior Living at 1345 Jonestown Road, Winston-Salem, NC 27103.
My thoughts and prayers to the entire Carlyle family and families.
Prayers and thoughts with all the family during this sorrow. May you find peace and comfort knowing your mom is in heaven rejoiceing.
Eddie & Sylvia Hutchens
I send my love and prayers to all the family. May you have comfort in knowing she is home with the Lord. She was blessed with a loving family. Lots of wonderful memories.s🙏❤️
Nana was pure light and joy. She had a beautiful way of bringing everyone together. She was the glue that held our family close. Her love wrapped around us all and her strength kept us grounded. I know she is smiling down on us, watching over us with the love she gave so generously in life. Her spirit will forever live in our hearts, may her love continue to guide us. Sending love🤍🕊️
Donna so sorry for your loss. Know she is in a better place.
Oh, I’m so sorry for the loss of your Sweet Mother, Donna and Carlyle family. Praying 🙏 for all of you.
The good news is…. you will see her again one day in Paradise/Heaven! What a JOYOUS REUNION 🫂 that will be for you all!! ♥️😊
Donna,
I’m so sorry to hear about your mom. No matter how old we are, losing our mom is just so hard. Sending prayers for peace and comfort.
Jayne Gordon Rolfe
My prayers and sympathy to the family. She meant something special to me, and I’ll always remember our talks. God bless each of you.
Donna, I’m sorry to learn this. I well remember us exchanging Mom stories during my time in your chair. I still miss those days, and I know you have fond memories of your Mom. My best to you –
Margie Kensil
To the Carlyle family, I am truly sorry for your loss. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers!
Today, I light this candle in honor of Dean Marie Maples Carlyle — “Nana,” whose glow of the Holy Spirit, Jesus Christ, and God the Father shined so brightly every single day. Her love for the Lord was steadfast, and her heart radiated kindness, warmth, and faith to every person she encountered.
She was a constant spiritual guide and a true example of grace, humility, and compassion. Her presence could light up any room, her hugs could heal a weary heart, and her faith was a beacon of strength for all who knew her.
No matter what challenges she faced, Nana never lost her hope in the Lord. Her faith was unwavering — a living testimony of what it means to walk daily with Jesus. That faith continues to shine through those she touched, inspiring us to love more deeply, forgive more freely, and serve more selflessly.
As I light this candle, I pray that her light continues to guide us all — reminding us that our purpose here on earth is to be reflections of Christ, to walk in love, and to carry on her legacy of faith, joy, and compassion.
When I look toward heaven, I can see her smiling down, surrounded by angels, rejoicing in the glorious Jubilee of eternal life. And on November 15, as we gather to celebrate her life, it will be a true reflection of the joy, love, and faith that she poured into everyone she met — a celebration not of loss, but of a life so beautifully lived in God’s light.
Blessed Assurance 🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️
Always will remember Aunt Dean with that big smile and laugh when you were around her. To her family, May God be with you during your time of grief, and give you joy knowing she is finally Home. Love you…..