Carolyn Merritt Turnage, of Foxworth, MS, passed away Thursday, May 23, 2019 at the age of 67. She was born in Carnegie, PA and has been a resident of Marion County since 1982. Carolyn enjoyed sewing, card games and puzzles; however, she spent most of her time with her grandchildren. She made her family her life and loved being a mother and grandmother. She will be remembered for her selfless acts of kindness. She was preceded in death by her parents, Oliver and Haroldeen Merritt and a son, Jason McClain. Carolyn is survived by her life companion, Lonnie Turnage; a daughter, Loni Breeden and husband, Mackie; a step-son, Donnie Turnage; a sister, Shirley Merritt; a brother, Richard Merritt and wife, Sharon; four grandchildren, Sarina Foxworth, Dakota Foxworth, Larkin Foxworth and Krysten Turnage and two nephews, Jacob Merritt and Shelton Merritt. The service for Carolyn will be private.