Carolyn loved reading and enjoying cruises with friends and family. She was always loving and giving and enjoyed being a preschool teacher at Little Bear Preschool.
She was preceded in death by her son Robbie Mitchell.
Carolyn is survived by her husband of 29 years, Randy Butler; One son Greg Mitchell (Amanda); one daughter, Lisa Wilkerson (Carl); one brother Ron Whitehurst (Linda); two sisters Patricia Bone (Leslie) and Kathy Howard (Wilber); 15 grand children and 13 great grandchildren.
The family will gather to receive friends Thursday November 1 from 5 - 8 PM at Memphis Funeral Home, with the funeral service being held Friday at 10 AM, also at Memphis Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens, 3700 N Germantown Parkway, Bartlett TN 38133.