Carley M. Long Braun
Carley M. Long Braun, 16 of Tipton died on Wednesday, September 26, 2018 at her residence. She was born on November 9, 2001 in Kokomo, the daughter of Tia (Long) Braun of Tipton and Chris Braun of Tipton.
Carley was a member of the Junior Class at Tipton High School and worked as an Aide at Miller’s Merry Manor in Tipton, a job she dearly loved. She had attended Bethel Tabernacle Church in Kokomo. Carley played volleyball and softball when she was a middle school student at Tri-Central Middle School. She loved to read and really loved her siblings and pets. Carley was considered a “fashionista”; she loved clothing, dressing up, make-up and jewelry.
Survivors besides her parents include two sisters, Cora Braun and Lucy Braun, both at home; her grandparents Toni & Ron Dunham, Kokomo, John Braun, Tipton, Pam Braun, Cicero, Rick & Marci Whitesell, Tipton and Robin Whitesell, Elwood. Carley is also survived by her great-grandparents, Williemae & Carlton Long, Windfall; a special cousin, Phil Lunsford and partner Jasper Kroll, Tennessee. Carley was Phil’s “special girl”.
She was preceded in death by one brother, Luke Braun, a grandfather, Tom Long and great-grandparents Frances & Junior Wilson.
Funeral services for Carley will be at 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, September 30 at Bethel Tabernacle Church, 661 West 400 South, Kokomo with Pastor Steve Branstutter presiding. Burial will follow in Sharpsville Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. on Saturday at the church. Young-Nichols Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Memorial donations in Carley’s memory may be made to Miller’s Merry Manor, 300 Fairgrounds Road, Tipton, Indiana, 46072 to assist with activities for the residents.
We love and miss you sweet baby girl.
Chris and Family I’m Trey Henry’s mom. My heart breaks my heart. I have a good group of prayer warriors and you are not alone in your grief. Bless you all 🙏🏼
We are so sorry for the loss of your lovely little girl.
I am so sorry for your loss. As a mom and grandmother I can not imagine your pain and loss. May God wrap his loving arms around you and all of the family and comfort you in in this time of sorrow.
I had a dream last night I was walking and talking with your mom. I know you are in Gods hands and you will be greatly missed. Kaelyn
Carley was a beautiful young lady. Deepest sympathy to the family on this tragic loss. May God hold and comfort you in the difficult days ahead. Prayers for you and your family.
Our deepest sympathies to the family. May the Lord give you peace, and comfort.
So sad prayers for family
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family in this time of sorrow! May you all find peace in your hearts! Love Steve and Jean!
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. We will be continuing to lift up Tia and her family in prayer.
We are so sorry for your loss. May God bless you and help you bear this sorrow. Paul and Sandy (Skelley) Holden