With heavy hearts, we share the passing of Mrs. Carla Dianne Garvin of Aiken, SC.
What follows is not the whole story, but a thread of it.
The heart keeps better records than the calendar.
Mrs. Carla Dianne Langley Garvin, 46, of Aiken, SC, beloved soulmate of Terrence Garvin, entered into rest tragically on Friday, May 1, 2026, from injuries received in an automobile accident.
A lifelong resident of the area, she is the daughter of the late Carl D. Langley, Jr. ,and Shirley( the late Gary "Andy") Legate. Carla graduated from South Aiken High School in 1998. She attended Midland Valley High School for her freshman, sophomore, and junior years. She was the owner and operator of Squeaky Clean, a housecleaning service.
A lifelong member of Langley Church of God, where she was a devout Christian who never hesitated to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ and was always striving to learn more about the teachings of Jesus Christ. Carla always put the needs of her family and friends above those of her own. Without regard to whether she knew you; if you needed something and she was able, you could always count on Carla.
When Carla walked in, her presence alone lit up the room. Earth's loss is Heaven's gain. Those who are left to mourn can take comfort in knowing that she is now walking the streets of gold with Jesus.
She leaves behind her loving husband, Terrence. Carla is loved and will be missed by her boys, Malikai Dunbar (Kindred), Seth Garvin, Jayden Garvin (Ryleigh), and Noah "Skylar" Garvin. Grandmother, Lois Bradley, her siblings, Tommy Langley, Lisa Legate, Rodney Cooper, Faye Toole, Francis Storey and Ann Williams. Her much loved granddaughters, Skylar Rae Garvin and Willow Grace Dunbar, a special aunt Jeannette Basnight, her mother-in-law, Shelia Garvin Dunbar; brothers and sisters in law; those she loved and cared for as her own: Justice, Journey, and Tamir, along with other loved relatives and countless friends. To know Carla was to love Carla.
Carla is preceded in death by her siblings, Chris Langley Andy Legate Jr. and Don Richardson.
The family will greet friends on Thursday, May 7, 2026, from 4 until 8 o'clock at Langley Church of God, 2444 Jefferson Davis Highway, Graniteville, SC. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Friday, May 8, 2026, at 3 o'clock at Langley Church of God. Pastors Edward Hardee, Kenny Murphy, and Lorenzo Washington will officiate. Honored to serve as pallbearers are her sons: Malikai Dunbar, Jayden Garvin, Noah Garvin, Seth Garvin, along with Miranda Bowels, and Fred Bulletts. In honoring her wishes, Carla will be cremated following the service.
As most know, Carla loved purple. The family has requested that purple be worn to her Celebration of Life Service.
If so desired, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association. (www.alz.org)
