Carolyn N. Hibbeln

Carolyn N. Hibbeln, 78, of Indianapolis, IN, passed away on February 28, 2019. She was born on August 12, 1940 to the late Margaret (Malaguerra) and Otha Norman. She grew up in Anderson and was a proud Theta at Purdue. She returned to Indianapolis where she taught Spanish at Arlington High School. It was then she met her One and Only, Fred Hibbeln, to whom she was married 44 years until his death in 2011. They lived in Indianapolis until 1979 when they moved to Zionsville. Carolyn loved being in the country and relished being in the outdoors and nature. She was as comfortable at the symphony as she was camping. She had two Master's degrees and worked as a therapist providing group counseling for several years. In retirement, Carolyn traveled the world, hiking and biking with some of her best friends. She loved golf and was the type of person that always preferred to walk the course. Carolyn was passionate about personal growth and enjoyed deep discussions about life's meaning and the unfolding of the universe.

She always wanted to take a chance or try a new path, values passed on to her two children, Michelle (Mark) McClellan, and Matt (Amanda) Hibbeln. In her later years, she focused on her grandchildren who she loved dearly- Michael, Molly, and Mitchell McClellan and Van, Toby, and Roni Hibbeln- who knew her as Nanny. She also had an enormous circle of friends with whom she loved to visit. In addition to her children and grandchildren, Carolyn is survived by her three sisters who she cherished- Trish, Ila Rae, and Terri. Anyone who met Carolyn was undoubtedly impacted by her. She understood the importance of living life to the fullest and treating each day as a gift. Her influence was a blessing, and her impact will be felt forever by those fortunate enough to know her.

Family and friends will gather on Sunday, March 3, 2019 from 3:00 to 6:00 pm in the Leppert Mortuary – Nora Chapel, 740 E. 86th Street. A Mass in her honor will be held at Christ The King Catholic Church, 5884 N. Crittenden Ave., Indianapolis, IN on Monday, March 4, 2019 at 10:00 am.

Contributions in Carolyn’s memory may be made to the Rehabilitation Hospital of Indiana, 4141 Shore Dr., Indianapolis, IN 46254.

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