Dorothy "Dot" Ann Carnes

Dorothy and her six siblings were raised by loving parents, Paul and Mildred

Boggess, in Greenville, where they were faithful members of Jernigans Chapel,

where she gave her life to Jesus Christ. Dorothy received a Bachelors Degree in

education from Asbury University. She met Paul Carnes at Asbury and they

married after graduation. Dorothy and Paul moved to Louisville, Kentucky, where

she taught elementary school in Jefferson County. Dorothy proudly accepted the

challenge of teaching one of the first integrated classrooms in the area. After Paul

graduated from dental school in 1960, they relocated to Elizabethtown and

Dorothy left the classroom to devote herself to raising their growing family that

came to include four children. Dorothy and her dear friend, the late Pat Lewis,

frequently visited nursing homes and cared for the elderly. Dorothy loved to play

the piano and sing to the nursing home residents to bring joy to their day.

Throughout her life, Dorothy was a steadfast servant of her Lord and Savior, Jesus

Christ, and she loved to share her beliefs. After her children were grown, she

traveled abroad to many places for the purpose of sharing Gods love and the

Gospel with others. The destinations of these missions included Honduras, China,

Russia and the Holy Land. Those fortunate enough to be seated next to Dorothy on

an airplane would certainly hear of her love for Christ and would leave with a new

friend. At home, Dorothy loved to discuss scripture and her notes or greeting cards

always included reference to a favorite verse. To her children, Dorothy was a

steadfast role model and loving parent. To her grandchildren, Mama Dot was a

constant source of love, affection and support.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Paul Carnes; her parents, Paul

and Mildred Boggess; her sister, Mary Turner; and, her brother, John P Boggess.

Dorothy is survived by her children and their spouses, Ann Carnes Douglas and

husband, Mike; James W. Carnes, and wife, Betty; Sarah Carnes Hollingsworth

and husband, Matt; and, Amy Lynne Carnes Breithaupt and husband, Alan; by her

siblings, James Boggess and wife, Mollie; Joe Boggess and wife, Laura; David

Boggess and wife, Janet; and, Ruth Bates and husband, John; by her beloved

grandchildren, Noel Hollingsworth, Jordan Douglas Hocker, Claire Hollingsworth,

Nathan Douglas, Cooper Breithaupt and Sarah Breithaupt; and, by a precious

great-grandchild, Alexandra Jean Hocker.

The family would like to express their sincere appreciation to those who provided

care for Dorothy during recent months and years, especially Alice Wash, Judy

Hash, JoAnn Phelps, Ruby Price, and Sonja Vanderville, Jill Newman, and Taylor

Bridges.

Funeral services to celebrate the life of Dorothy will be held at Brown Funeral Home

in Elizabethtown, Kentucky on Monday, March 18, 2019 at 10:00 a.m.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, March 17, from 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

Interment will follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Greenville, Kentucky.

The officiant will be Pastor Jeff Noel of Grace Heartland Church.

Pallbearers will be: Noel Hollingsworth, Nathan Douglas, Cooper Breithaupt,

Brent Hall, Bill Dixon, and Dennis Young.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Samaritan's Purse.

Condolences may be expressed online at www.brownfuneral.com.