Carolyn Reach Hartley passed away peacefully on March 4, 2019. She is a life long resident of B'ham, Al. Carolyn was a graduate of Tarrant High School and retired from The Club. Carolyn's many accomplishments include being the past president of The Ladies Auxillary to Birmingham Firefighters, Past President of the International ladies Auxillary of Firefighters. She was an Organizer and president (past) of Palmerdale Young at Heart. Carolyn was also a organizer of Pinson Parkinson's Disease Support Group. She had many achievement in her life including being a model, published and wrote "You Have the Power of Prayer" a collection of short stories and devotions of her life, later in life she was a party and event organizer and was very active in her church and community. She is predeceased by her husband Clifton Draper Reach and Elwyn Don Hartley; son, Clifton David Reach; daughter, Elizabeth Reach Parton; Step-Daughter, Donna Howell; Grand-Daughter, Jessica Parton. She is survived by her daughter; Patricia Wray(Michael); Step-Sons; Howard Hartley(Carmen), Greg Hartley(Kim), Sister; Linda Bishop, Seven grand-children Mike Wray(Pam), Greg Wray(Shayla), Jammie Johnson, Jennifer Wray(Jonathan Bunch), Christy Reach, Amanda Parton, Zachary Parton; 13 great-grand children, 2 great-great-grandchildren, many loved nieces, nephews, cousins and precious friends. Carolyn was a true "Southern Lady". She loved her God and served Him faithfully. She loved her family and was greatly loved in return. Her acts of kindness and love were meticulous. She will greatly be missed by all who had the privilege to know her. A visitation will be Wednesday March 6, 2019 from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M at Elmwood Chapel. A Funeral Service will be Thursday March 7, 2019 at 2:00 P.M. at Elmwood Chapel, Burial to follow at Elmwood Cemetery.
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