Carolyn Kirk Attaway, age 85, of Knoxville, passed away on Saturday, February 27, 2021 in the presence of loving family. Carolyn has been a member of Cedar Springs Presbyterian Church since 1969. She was a devoted member of the JOY Circle of Women on Mission, and cherished the friendships she made there. Carolyn was an antique dealer, a stained glass artisan, and master gardener. She is preceded in death by her husband, William "Bill" Attaway; parents, Greeley Archie and Pearl Ignight Kirk and brother, Rev. Gene Kirk. She is survived by her children, Billy Dean Attaway, Cynthia Jones, and husband Dan, David Attaway, John Attaway, and wife Angela; grandchildren, Elliot Jones, Olivia Harding and husband Daniel, Nicholas and Noah Attaway, and lifelong best friend, Bruna Mitchner. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to: Child Evangelism Fellowship of Knoxville, P.O. Box 30215, Knoxville, TN 37930. A Graveside service will be Thursday, March 4, 2021 at 3:00pm at Berry Highland West Cemetery, 9913 Sherrill Blvd, Knoxville, TN. Condolences may be left to the family at berryhighlandwest.com.