Carolyn Conaway
Carolyn Sue Conaway, 79 of Tipton, died on Wednesday, November 16, 2016 at her residence. She also lived in Kempton from 1937-1966. Carolyn was born in Tipton County on December 26, 1936 to Roma & Velma (Freeman) Straley. On June 6, 1954 she married Harry Earl Conaway and he preceded her in death on September 22, 2002.
Carolyn was a bookkeeper at Kokomo Heritage Federal Credit Union retiring in 2001. She was a member of Crossroads Community Church in Kokomo. Carolyn enjoyed making Christmas Candy and Ceramics. She loved watching her grandchildren and great-grandchildren in all their activities.
She is survived by a daughter, Pamela Sue Anderson and husband Kevin V., Greentown; a son Harry Keith Conaway and wife Melinda Jane, Russiaville; two sisters, Wilma Snipes, Kempton and Helen Agnew, Kokomo; six grandchildren, Joseph Anderson and wife Kim, Kristen Sparks and husband Chase, Christopher Anderson and wife Hannah, Brittney Shaffer and husband Kurt, Jr., Haleigh Conaway, and Caroline Conaway; four great-grandchildren, Gracynn and Josiah Anderson, Braxton Sparks, and Iris Shaffer; a sister-in-law, Margie Thorp, Tipton. Carolyn is preceded in death by a daughter, Edith Darlene Conaway; a brother, Sam Thorp; four sisters, Mary Snow, Edith Bryd, Sarah Yeary, and Joan Barrick Scalf.
Funeral services for Carolyn will be at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 23 at Crossroads Community Church, 4254 S 00 EW, Kokomo, Indiana with Pastor Chris Duncan presiding. Visitation will be from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. Tuesday and from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, all at the church. Burial will follow at Union Cemetery in Hamilton County. Young-Nichols Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, 5635 West 96th Street, Suite 100, Indianapolis, Indiana 46278 or Crossroads Community Church, 4254 S 00 EW, Kokomo, Indiana 46902.
Pam and family. So sorry to hear about your Mother. She was such a gentle and caring woman and I will miss her.
You are in my thoughts and prayers. Hugs, Renate
We are so sorry for your loss. Carolyn was such a caring & thoughtful lady We valued her friendship as well as your
Dad. May God comfort all of you.
Pam and Keith and family. So sad to hear about Carolyn’s death. I always appreciated her and Harry. May the Lord grant you comfort in knowing she was faithful to Him until death (Revelation 2:10).
We love you and are praying for you during this difficult time. We are also rejoicing in the sweet assurance that Caroline is with the Lord and with so many loved ones who have gone before her. I’m sure that Grandma Edith was one of the first ones to give her a hug as she came through those pearly gates!
We knew Carolyn from Crossroads Church. She was so kind and friendly. Always had a smile for everyone. We will miss seeing her. Praying for peace and comfort for her family.
Pam, Keith, & families,
Pam & Keith I always think of you two fondly since childhood. I always loved your parents as a young girl growing up in Kempton Church. I always felt loved and welcomed in their presence. I’m sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. I always thought of her as a sweet and gentle lady. May God wrap his loving arms around you and help you through these difficult times. I’m sure she will be missed, but we know she is in a greater place than we could ever imagine! Sending many hugs!
Mrs. Anderson and family,
So sorry to read of the loss of your mother a few days ago. My wife and I would like to express our sincere sympathies to you and your family. Thank you for the memories while I was teaching at EES.
I am so sorry for your loss. Carolyn was a wonderful person. I so enjoyed working with her at Chapel Hill doing Food Function. She was such a sweet, caring person.