Carolyn Jean Parche

Carolyn Jean Parche, a cherished and kind-hearted individual, passed away on January 9, 2026, at the age of 78. Born on January 4, 1948, Carolyn was a resident of Mansfield, Texas. Her selfless nature touched the lives of many, and she will be dearly missed by all who knew her.

Carolyn grew up all over Texas, eventually attending and graduating from Lamar High School in Austin, Texas. She dedicated over 45 years to her career as an accountant and bookkeeper, including owning her own business, CJH Accounting and Bookkeeping, for more than 25 years.

She was married to her best friend, Jerry Parche, for 18 years, and together they enjoyed many adventures. Carolyn loved traveling and cruising, with her favorite destination being Paris, France. She also enjoyed arts and crafts, entering local shows in Arlington, and had a fondness for Hallmark movies. Along with going to restaurants and watching golf with Jerry.

Carolyn was a very happy person, and her legacy of kindness and selflessness will continue to inspire those who had the privilege of knowing her.

Carolyn is preceded in death by her parents; Vera and Garner Jones; son, William Kirk Harlow; sister, Pat Jones; nephew, Chip Metcalf; Mother and Father-in-law, Ruth and Erich Parche; sisters-in-law's, Jackie Parche and Cynthia Parche

Left to cherish her memory her beloved husband, Gerald Parche; brother-in-law, Ernest Levy; nieces and nephews, Christopher and Katie Levy, Scott and Leslie Levy, Dusk and Candace Mixon, Jill Buno Bivins, Katy Buno, Shelly Witman; and many great nieces and nephews and good friends

Visitation will be held on January 18, 2026, from 5-7pm at Moore Funeral Home, 1219 N. Davis Dr Arlington Tx 76012; Funeral Service will be held January 19, 2026 at 10am, at Moore Funeral Home with Committal immediately following