She is preceded in death by her father, Billy Thompkins; grandparents, Billy & Charlene Rickman; and grandparents, Theodore Thompkins and Lena Winters.
Carolyn leaves behind her mother, Sandra Thompkins; son, Bradley Thompkins; son and daughter-in-law, Ricky & Tasha Wayman; granddaughter, Emily Wayman; brother and sister-in-law, Billy & Terri Thompkins; as well as many aunts, uncles, nephews and cousins.
Family will receive friends from 6:00 - 8:00 PM Friday, May 26, 2023 at Berry Funeral Home, 3704 Chapman Highway, Knoxville TN 37920.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.berryfuneralhome.com for the Thompkins family.